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What is the empirical rule that characterizes normal distributions?
What is the empirical rule that characterizes normal distributions?
In a standard normal distribution, what is the mean?
In a standard normal distribution, what is the mean?
What does the symbol SD represent in the context of normal distributions?
What does the symbol SD represent in the context of normal distributions?
What proportion of the data falls below the mean in a normal distribution?
What proportion of the data falls below the mean in a normal distribution?
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If a student scores below 58 in a normal distribution, what does it indicate about their performance?
If a student scores below 58 in a normal distribution, what does it indicate about their performance?
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Which statement is true regarding normal distributions?
Which statement is true regarding normal distributions?
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In a probability distribution, what does a higher standard deviation imply?
In a probability distribution, what does a higher standard deviation imply?
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What is the relationship between mean, median, and mode in a normal distribution?
What is the relationship between mean, median, and mode in a normal distribution?
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What is the primary purpose of statistical inference in data analysis?
What is the primary purpose of statistical inference in data analysis?
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Which element is NOT part of statistical inference?
Which element is NOT part of statistical inference?
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What is a probability distribution?
What is a probability distribution?
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Why is it important to obtain a random sample in statistical inference?
Why is it important to obtain a random sample in statistical inference?
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What step follows the summarization of sample data in the statistical inference process?
What step follows the summarization of sample data in the statistical inference process?
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What is a commonly used method of statistical testing in hypothesis formulation?
What is a commonly used method of statistical testing in hypothesis formulation?
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Which term describes the characteristics of a specific population being inferred in statistical analysis?
Which term describes the characteristics of a specific population being inferred in statistical analysis?
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In the context of statistical inference, which of the following represents contrasts and comparisons?
In the context of statistical inference, which of the following represents contrasts and comparisons?
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What does the mean of the sample represent in relation to the population?
What does the mean of the sample represent in relation to the population?
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What does a sampling error imply when using a sample to infer about a population?
What does a sampling error imply when using a sample to infer about a population?
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Given a mean of 55 and a standard deviation of 5, what is the probability of observing a grade lower than 58?
Given a mean of 55 and a standard deviation of 5, what is the probability of observing a grade lower than 58?
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What characterizes a hypothesis in scientific research?
What characterizes a hypothesis in scientific research?
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Which of the following best describes parameter estimation?
Which of the following best describes parameter estimation?
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The 27% mentioned in the context of grades indicates what?
The 27% mentioned in the context of grades indicates what?
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In the context of a hypothesis, what does the term 'dependent variable' refer to?
In the context of a hypothesis, what does the term 'dependent variable' refer to?
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What is the role of a confidence level in statistical inference?
What is the role of a confidence level in statistical inference?
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What is the difference between a directional hypothesis and a non-directional hypothesis?
What is the difference between a directional hypothesis and a non-directional hypothesis?
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What type of statistical test is associated with directional hypotheses?
What type of statistical test is associated with directional hypotheses?
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How can one calculate the sampling error given a level of confidence?
How can one calculate the sampling error given a level of confidence?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding probability distributions in statistics?
Which of the following statements is true regarding probability distributions in statistics?
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Which of the following statements can be classified as a hypothesis?
Which of the following statements can be classified as a hypothesis?
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Which statement uses a predictor variable correctly in a hypothesis?
Which statement uses a predictor variable correctly in a hypothesis?
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What is a common mistake when formulating a hypothesis?
What is a common mistake when formulating a hypothesis?
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What is a two-tailed test primarily used for?
What is a two-tailed test primarily used for?
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What is true about the sampling distribution of the mean if the population is normally distributed?
What is true about the sampling distribution of the mean if the population is normally distributed?
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What does the Central Limit Theorem (CLT) state about large sample sizes?
What does the Central Limit Theorem (CLT) state about large sample sizes?
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How is the standard error of the sampling distribution calculated?
How is the standard error of the sampling distribution calculated?
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What is meant by the confidence level in parameter estimation?
What is meant by the confidence level in parameter estimation?
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If a confidence level is set to 95%, what is the corresponding risk level (α)?
If a confidence level is set to 95%, what is the corresponding risk level (α)?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between confidence level and significance level (α)?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between confidence level and significance level (α)?
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What do critical values in statistical analysis indicate?
What do critical values in statistical analysis indicate?
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What does a higher confidence level imply regarding the likelihood of wrong estimations?
What does a higher confidence level imply regarding the likelihood of wrong estimations?
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What is the primary difference between alternative hypothesis (H1) and null hypothesis (H0)?
What is the primary difference between alternative hypothesis (H1) and null hypothesis (H0)?
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What does rejecting the null hypothesis (H0) imply?
What does rejecting the null hypothesis (H0) imply?
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In NHST (Null Hypothesis Significance Testing), what is assessed?
In NHST (Null Hypothesis Significance Testing), what is assessed?
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Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between H1 and H0?
Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between H1 and H0?
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What outcome does failing to reject the null hypothesis (H0) suggest?
What outcome does failing to reject the null hypothesis (H0) suggest?
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Which of the following statements best describes statistical hypothesis testing?
Which of the following statements best describes statistical hypothesis testing?
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What is the implication of collecting evidence against H0?
What is the implication of collecting evidence against H0?
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Which of the following pairs accurately defines the hypotheses in the given example?
Which of the following pairs accurately defines the hypotheses in the given example?
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Study Notes
Data Analysis for Marketing Decisions
- Session 2: Statistical Inference I Focuses on Parameter Estimation and Hypothesis Formulation.
- Statistical Inference: Analyzing sample data to make inferences about a larger population.
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Steps in Statistical Inference:
- Identify the specific population characteristics (parameters)
- Gather contrasts, comparisons, and associations
- Derive estimates from the sample
- Test hypotheses about those estimates
- Fit appropriate statistical models using a test statistic
- Analyze the sample data and the test statistics, considering the probability distributions to make inferences about the population.
Probability Distribution
- Probability Distribution: A function describing the likelihood of different outcomes for a random variable. It's based on the underlying probability distribution.
- Example Distribution: This presentation shows a frequency distribution of COVID-19 infection counts, split between individuals with and without masks.
- Normal Distribution: A common distribution, characterized by specific properties (a symmetrical curve & 68-95-99.7 empirical rule). Means, medians, and modes are the same (symmetric) for this distribution
Normal and Standard Normal Distribution
- Normal Distributions: All normal distributions share common properties defined by the 68-95-99.7 empirical rule.
- Standard Normal Distribution: A normal distribution where the mean is zero and the standard deviation is one. This allows standardising any variable to make comparison easier.
- Example of Application: Determining the likelihood of a student scoring below a certain mark based on known mean and standard deviation for a class.
- Standardization (Z-scores): - Used to convert any normal distribution to the standard normal distribution when analyzing populations. - Formula: z= (x-μ)/σ. Where z is the z-score, x is the observed value, μ is the mean, and σ is the standard deviation
Example Application
- Student Scores: An example illustrates how to calculate the probability a student scores below 58 given a mean and standard deviation.
- Calculating Probability: Calculate likelihood using standardized values & a z-table.
- Confidence Level:
- 72.57% of students are expected to score below.
- 27.43% of student scores are above.
Statistical Inference
- Wait a Minute! Operating on a sample may not represent the entire population
- Sampling Error: Implies error associated with selecting samples. This error can be calculated and considered using confidence level.
- Population Parameter vs. Sample Statistic: - Population parameter: The value you are trying to estimate about the entire population, unknown value. - Sample statistic: The value calculated from the sample data, known and known.
Parameter Estimation
- Collecting Data: This involves collecting data to find sample statistics relevant to population parameters to estimate the population parameter.
- Mean, Proportions, etc: Estimate population parameters using statistics found using the sample. Example parameters include sample mean (X̄).
Sampling Distribution & Standard Error
- Sampling Distribution: Probability distribution of a given sample statistic (e.g., the mean).
- Mean of Sampling Distribution: Equal to the true population mean.
- Standard Error (SE): This is the standard deviation of a sampling distribution.
- Approximation: Can be approximated using a standard deviation if large sample sizes are used.
Parameter Estimation - Confidence Level
- Confidence Level: Frequency of getting estimations that include the true population parameter,
- Risk Level a (alpha): Likelihood the estimation is incorrect, the opposite of the confidence level.
- Significance Level: A level of risk to incorrect estimations accepted (e.g., 1%).
- Critical Values (Z-Scores): Points on the probability distribution that define the confidence interval.
Parameter Estimation - Confidence Interval
- Confidence Interval: Range of values that, with a given confidence (e.g., 95%), likely contains the true population parameter.
- Formula: μ = X̄ ± Z α/2 * S/ √n. where X̄ is the sample mean, S is the standard sample deviation, n is the sample size, and Z α/2 is the critical value corresponding to your chosen significance level (e.g., 95%). This formula uses the standard error.
Hypothesis Formulation
- Hypothesis: A statement about the relationship between two or more variables. It can be empirically tested from data.
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Types of Hypotheses:
- Directional: Indicates the expected direction of the relationship (either positive or negative).
- Non-directional: Does not specify the direction of the relationship.
- Null Hypothesis (Ho): Opposite statement to the research hypothesis in a study. It predicts that no relationship or effect exists.
Types of Hypotheses (Detailed)
- Alternative Hypothesis (H₁): A predictive statement; Often that there is a relationship between 2 or more variables.
- Null Hypothesis (H₀): States there is no relationship or effect.
Types of Hypothesis (Details: testing)
- Testing Hypotheses:
- Never prove alternative: Statistical evidence is used to provide evidence against the null hypothesis.
- Rejecting Ho: Doesn't prove H₁ (it merely maintains it)
- NHST (Null Hypothesis Significance Testing): NHST involves assessing the likelihood of the data, given that the null hypothesis is true.
- p-value: Probability of getting the results you got, or something more extreme, when the null hypothesis is true.
- High p-value: Doesn't provide evidence against a null hypothesis. Low p-value provides good evidence.
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This quiz covers key concepts in statistical inference, focusing on parameter estimation and hypothesis formulation. You will learn how to analyze sample data and derive estimates to make inferences about larger populations. Additionally, it emphasizes fitting statistical models and understanding probability distributions.
