# Calculate > Hypothesis Test Conclusion Tool

The Hypothesis Test Conclusion Tool makes the initial conclusion of whether to reject the null hypothesis of a hypothesis test and gives the wording of the final conclusion of the test. To use this tool, you give the original claim in symbolic form (e.g. mean ≤ 3, proportion ≠ 0.5) and provide the appropriate values for either the traditional or the p-Value approaches. Based on the original claim, this tool determines the null and alternative hypotheses and the type of test (left-tail, right-tail, or two-tail). The conclusion will be based on either the critical value and test statistic (traditional method) or the significance level and p-Value (p-Value method).

#### Original Claim

- Select the name of the population parameter in the Parameter drop-down menu. You may also enter a customized name in the drop-down box.
- Select the comparison operator (<, ≤, >, ≥, =, ≠) in the Condition drop-down menu.
- Enter the hypothesized value in the Value text field.
- Click the Next button for the next step.

#### Hypotheses and Sample Statistics

- The original claim, null hypothesis, and alternative hypothesis are displayed in this section. A diagram indicating the type of test is also displayed.
- Select the method for determining conclusion:

- Traditional Method: Enter the critical value and test statistic. If the test statistic falls in the critical region (as determined by the critical value), reject the null hypothesis; otherwise, fail to reject the null hypothesis.
- p-Value Method: Enter the significance level and p-Value. If the p-Value is less than or equal to the significance level α, reject the null hypothesis; otherwise, fail to reject the null hypothesis.

- Click the Next button for the next step.

#### Conclusion

- The initial conclusion of whether the null hypothesis is rejected is shown.
- The final conclusion about the original claim is also displayed.

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