Why do we need a hypothesis test if we can already calculate the mean and standard deviation of a sample?
 
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    A hypothesis test determines whether the observed sample statistics (like the mean) provide enough evidence to conclude there is a meaningful effect or difference in the entire population, rather than just describing the sample itself.