If your test statistic is less than 1, then find the area to the left of the test statistic, if F is above 1 then find the area to the right of the test statistic. Then type in the s 1 , n 1 , s 2 , n...If your test statistic is less than 1, then find the area to the left of the test statistic, if F is above 1 then find the area to the right of the test statistic. Then type in the s 1 , n 1 , s 2 , n 2 , arrow over to the ≠, <, > sign that is the same in the problem’s alternative hypothesis statement, then press the [ENTER] key, arrow down to [Calculate] and press the [ENTER] key.