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What is the measure of central tendency that is most affected by outliers in a dataset?
What is the measure of central tendency that is most affected by outliers in a dataset?
What is the purpose of calculating the p-value in hypothesis testing?
What is the purpose of calculating the p-value in hypothesis testing?
What is the graphical representation of categorical data?
What is the graphical representation of categorical data?
What is the measure of variability that is the square root of the variance?
What is the measure of variability that is the square root of the variance?
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What is the purpose of a confidence interval?
What is the purpose of a confidence interval?
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What is the distribution that models the probability of a binary outcome?
What is the distribution that models the probability of a binary outcome?
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What is the measure of central tendency that is the most frequently occurring value in a dataset?
What is the measure of central tendency that is the most frequently occurring value in a dataset?
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What is the graphical representation of a dataset, showing the frequency of each interval of values?
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Study Notes
Descriptive Statistics
Measures of Central Tendency
- Mean: The average value of a dataset, calculated by summing all values and dividing by the number of values.
- Median: The middle value in a dataset when it is arranged in order, used when the dataset contains outliers.
- Mode: The most frequently occurring value in a dataset.
Measures of Variability
- Range: The difference between the largest and smallest values in a dataset.
- Variance: The average of the squared differences between each value and the mean.
- Standard Deviation: The square root of the variance, used to measure the spread of a dataset.
Inferential Statistics
Hypothesis Testing
- Null Hypothesis (H0): A statement of no effect or no difference.
- Alternative Hypothesis (H1): A statement of an effect or difference.
- p-value: The probability of observing the result by chance, used to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.
Confidence Intervals
- Confidence Level: The probability that the interval contains the population parameter (e.g., 95%).
- Margin of Error: The maximum amount by which the sample statistic may differ from the population parameter.
Data Visualization
Types of Plots
- Histogram: A graphical representation of a dataset, showing the frequency of each interval of values.
- Scatter Plot: A graphical representation of the relationship between two variables.
- Bar Chart: A graphical representation of categorical data, showing the frequency of each category.
Common Statistical Distributions
Discrete Distributions
- Bernoulli Distribution: Models the probability of a binary outcome (e.g., success or failure).
- Binomial Distribution: Models the probability of k successes in n trials.
Continuous Distributions
- Normal Distribution: A continuous distribution with a symmetric, bell-shaped curve.
- Uniform Distribution: A continuous distribution with equal probability across a fixed interval.
Descriptive Statistics
Measures of Central Tendency
- The mean is sensitive to outliers and is used when the dataset is normally distributed or symmetric.
- The median is a better representation of central tendency when the dataset contains outliers or is skewed.
- The mode is used when the dataset has multiple modes or peaks.
Measures of Variability
- The range is affected by outliers and is not resistant to extreme values.
- Variance is sensitive to extreme values and outliers, making it a less robust measure.
- Standard deviation is used to compare the spread of different datasets.
Inferential Statistics
Hypothesis Testing
- A null hypothesis proposes no effect or no difference, while an alternative hypothesis proposes an effect or difference.
- The p-value determines the probability of observing the result by chance, and a low p-value (usually < 0.05) indicates rejection of the null hypothesis.
Confidence Intervals
- The confidence level determines the probability that the interval contains the population parameter.
- The margin of error determines the maximum amount by which the sample statistic may differ from the population parameter.
Data Visualization
Types of Plots
- Histograms are used to visualize the distribution of continuous data.
- Scatter plots visualize the relationship between two continuous variables.
- Bar charts visualize categorical data and show the frequency of each category.
Common Statistical Distributions
Discrete Distributions
- Bernoulli distribution models binary outcomes, such as success or failure.
- Binomial distribution models the number of successes in a fixed number of trials.
Continuous Distributions
- Normal distribution is a continuous, symmetric, and bell-shaped distribution used to model real-valued variables.
- Uniform distribution is a continuous distribution with equal probability across a fixed interval, used to model random variables with equal likelihood.
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Test your understanding of descriptive statistics, including measures of central tendency such as mean, median, and mode, and measures of variability like range and variance.
