Introduction to Statistics
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What is the main purpose of statistics?

  • To provide information
  • To predict future outcomes
  • To aid in decision making
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Descriptive statistics is concerned with making predictions about a population.

    False

    What is a sample?

    Subset of a population

    A _____ is the process of collecting information from the entire population.

    <p>Census</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of non-probability sampling?

    <p>Convenience Sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the null hypothesis (Ho) generally contain?

    <p>=</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _____ variable is one that is affected by another variable.

    <p>Dependent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In hypothesis testing, the level of significance is denoted by β.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these tests is used for comparing means of two or more groups?

    <p>F-test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a p-value indicate in hypothesis testing?

    <p>Probability of observing data as extreme as the sample, given the null hypothesis is true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the sampling techniques with their characteristics:

    <p>Simple Random Sampling = All have equal chance of selection Stratified Sampling = Population divided into subgroups Cluster Sampling = Groups selected instead of individuals Systematic Sampling = Every kth member selected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Statistics

    • Statistics is the science focused on data collection, organization, presentation, analysis, and interpretation.

    Purpose of Statistics

    • Provides information and comparisons.
    • Aids in discernment of relationships.
    • Facilitates decision-making processes.
    • Estimates unknown quantities and justifies claims.
    • Predicts future outcomes.

    Branches of Statistics

    • Descriptive Statistics: Methods for collecting, organizing, summarizing, and presenting data.
    • Inferential Statistics: Techniques for making predictions or inferences about a population based on sample data.

    Population & Sample

    • Population: Totality of all elements of interest.
    • Sample: A subset of the population.

    Census & Survey

    • Census: Information collection from the entire population.
    • Survey: Information collection from a sample.

    Parameter & Statistics

    • Parameter: Numerical measure describing a population.
    • Statistic: Numerical measure describing a sample.

    Constant & Variables

    • Constant: Characteristic that makes members of a group similar.
    • Variables: Measurable characteristics on all population or sample elements.

    Types of Variables

    • Qualitative (Categorical): Indicates "what kind" of characteristic.
    • Quantitative (Numerical): Indicates "how much" of a characteristic.

    Types of Quantitative Variables

    • Discrete Variables: Countable values.
    • Continuous Variables: Measurable values.

    Dependent & Independent Variables

    • Dependent Variable: Affected by another variable.
    • Independent Variable: Influences the dependent variable.

    Scales of Measurement

    • Nominal: Categorical scale with no order.
    • Ordinal: Categorical scale with an implied order.
    • Interval: Numeric values with known distances, no true zero.
    • Ratio: Numeric values with meaningful ratios and a true zero point.

    Data Presentation

    • Textual: Data presented in narrative form.
    • Tabular: Data organized in tables, such as frequency distribution tables.

    Steps in Constructing Frequency Distribution Table

    • Define class size/width, lower and upper class limits, boundaries, midpoints, and relative frequency.

    Graphical Presentation of Data

    • Pie Chart: Represents any data type.
    • Bar Graph: Represents discrete data with gaps; includes histograms for continuous data.
    • Line Graph: Utilizes frequency polygons.

    Sampling Techniques

    • Population: Set including all measurements of interest.
    • Sample: Subset of the population.

    Types of Sampling

    • Probability Sampling: Equal chances for each population member.
    • Non-Probability Sampling: Unequal chances for selection.

    Non-Probability Sampling Methods

    • Convenience Sampling: Uses readily available subjects.
    • Purposive Sampling: Targets specific predefined groups.

    Probability Sampling Methods

    • Simple Random Sampling (SRS): Each member has a chance of inclusion.
    • Stratified Sampling: Divides population into strata for sampling.
    • Cluster Sampling: Samples from selected clusters.
    • Systematic Sampling: Selects every kth member.

    Sample Size in Research

    • Larger sample sizes yield more reliable results.

    Hypothesis Testing

    • Hypothesis: An educated guess about a population parameter.
    • Null Hypothesis (Ho): A statement expected to be rejected.
    • Alternative Hypothesis (Ha): Contradicts Ho and expresses the researcher’s intent.

    Level of Significance (α)

    • α = 0.05: 95% probability of being correct.
    • α = 0.01: 99% confidence level.

    Types of Hypothesis Tests

    • One-tailed Tests: Predict direction of the effect.
    • Two-tailed Tests: Examine differences in either direction.

    F-Test (ANOVA)

    • Compares means of two or more groups, analyzing variance.
    • Types include one-way, two-way, and three-way ANOVA.

    Pearson r Correlation

    • Measures the relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 (perfect negative correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation).
    • Indicates strength and direction of relationships.

    Simple Linear Regression Analysis

    • Predicts the value of the dependent variable (y) based on the independent variable (x).

    Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA)

    • Predicts the dependent variable y using two or more independent variables, examining their relationships.

    Chi-Square Test

    • Compares observed and expected frequencies, includes tests for goodness-of-fit, homogeneity, and independence.

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