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If we collect information on people's favorite restaurant, what will be the data type and level of measurement?
If we collect information on people's favorite restaurant, what will be the data type and level of measurement?
Categorical data, nominal level of measurement.
If we collect information on the patients' ages seen on a Friday night at the ER, what will be the data type and level of measurement?
If we collect information on the patients' ages seen on a Friday night at the ER, what will be the data type and level of measurement?
Quantitative data, ratio level of measurement.
What type and level of measurement is represented by satisfaction survey results answered on a scale from 1-5?
What type and level of measurement is represented by satisfaction survey results answered on a scale from 1-5?
Ordinal data, ordinal level of measurement.
What type and level of measurement does the collection of temperatures constitute?
What type and level of measurement does the collection of temperatures constitute?
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What is the main difference between a parameter and a statistic?
What is the main difference between a parameter and a statistic?
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The symbol $ar{x}$ represents a ______.
The symbol $ar{x}$ represents a ______.
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The symbol $
u$ represents a ______.
The symbol $ u$ represents a ______.
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Describe the difference between a stratified random sample and a cluster sample.
Describe the difference between a stratified random sample and a cluster sample.
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How would you describe a histogram that is skew left?
How would you describe a histogram that is skew left?
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Describe the relationship between the mean and median of a positively skewed data set.
Describe the relationship between the mean and median of a positively skewed data set.
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Describe the relationship between the mean and median of a negatively skewed data set.
Describe the relationship between the mean and median of a negatively skewed data set.
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What is the midpoint of the class range 30-38?
What is the midpoint of the class range 30-38?
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What is the midpoint of the class range 80-91?
What is the midpoint of the class range 80-91?
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Find the mean, median, and mode of the set: 1, 3, 6, 3, 8, 9, 2, 5, 8, 10.
Find the mean, median, and mode of the set: 1, 3, 6, 3, 8, 9, 2, 5, 8, 10.
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Find the mean, median, and mode of the set: 18, 27, 16, 25, 35, 42.
Find the mean, median, and mode of the set: 18, 27, 16, 25, 35, 42.
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What are the key differences between the mean, median, and mode?
What are the key differences between the mean, median, and mode?
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How would changing the value of 15 to 35 impact measures of center?
How would changing the value of 15 to 35 impact measures of center?
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Which set will have the larger standard deviation: Set 1 -- 1, 1, 3, 3, 5, 5 or Set 2 -- 3, 5, 9, 16, 20?
Which set will have the larger standard deviation: Set 1 -- 1, 1, 3, 3, 5, 5 or Set 2 -- 3, 5, 9, 16, 20?
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Which set will have the smaller standard deviation: Set 1 -- 15, 16, 17, 19, 21 or Set 2 -- 1, 5, 13, 16, 25?
Which set will have the smaller standard deviation: Set 1 -- 15, 16, 17, 19, 21 or Set 2 -- 1, 5, 13, 16, 25?
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What is the probability of rolling a 4 on a six-sided die?
What is the probability of rolling a 4 on a six-sided die?
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What is the probability of rolling an even number on a six-sided die?
What is the probability of rolling an even number on a six-sided die?
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What is the probability of rolling a number less than 5 on a six-sided die?
What is the probability of rolling a number less than 5 on a six-sided die?
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What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 3 on a six-sided die?
What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 3 on a six-sided die?
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What does it mean if two events are independent?
What does it mean if two events are independent?
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If P(A) = 0.2 and P(B) = 0.3 for independent events A and B, what is P(A and B)?
If P(A) = 0.2 and P(B) = 0.3 for independent events A and B, what is P(A and B)?
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If P(A) = 0.5 and P(B) = 0.8 for independent events A and B, what is P(A|B)?
If P(A) = 0.5 and P(B) = 0.8 for independent events A and B, what is P(A|B)?
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What is the probability that a single individual has type B+ blood?
What is the probability that a single individual has type B+ blood?
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What is the probability that a single individual does not have type B+ blood?
What is the probability that a single individual does not have type B+ blood?
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Study Notes
Data Types and Levels of Measurement
- Favorite restaurant data is categorical (nominal) and best represented using bar charts or pie charts.
- Patient age data is quantitative (continuous) with a ratio level of measurement, effectively displayed using histograms or box plots.
- Satisfaction survey scores are ordinal data, suitable for visualizations like bar charts or pie charts.
- Temperature data collected daily is quantitative (continuous) at the interval level, best illustrated with line graphs.
Parameters vs. Statistics
- A parameter refers to a characteristic or measurement of a population, while a statistic refers to a characteristic or measurement of a sample.
Symbols for Statistics and Parameters
- x‾\overline{x}x represents a statistic (sample mean), while μ\muμ (population mean), σ\sigmaσ (population standard deviation), and sss (sample standard deviation) denote parameters.
Sampling Methods
- Stratified random sample divides the population into subgroups and samples from each.
- Cluster sample involves dividing the population into clusters and randomly selecting entire clusters.
- Convenience sample selects individuals based on ease of access.
- Systematic sample chooses samples based on a fixed interval.
- Random sample means every member has an equal chance of selection.
Histogram Characteristics
- Symmetric: both sides are mirror images.
- Skew left: tail on the left side is longer.
- Skew right: tail on the right side is longer.
Relationships between Mean and Median
- Positively skewed dataset: mean > median.
- Negatively skewed dataset: mean < median.
- Approximately symmetric dataset: mean ≈ median.
Midpoint Calculation
- The midpoint of a class 30–38 is 34.
- The midpoint of a class 80–91 is 85.5.
Frequency Distribution Proportions
- Analyze proportions based on specific values in histograms for data above or below certain thresholds.
Measures of Central Tendency
- Mean: average value; influenced by extreme values.
- Median: middle value; less affected by outliers.
- Mode: most frequently occurring value; can have multiple or no modes.
Impact of Changes on Measures of Center
- Changing the value of 15 to 35 in the dataset 1, 3, 6, 9, 15 affects the mean significantly while the median and mode remain unaffected.
Standard Deviation Comparison
- Set 1 (1, 1, 3, 3, 5) has a smaller standard deviation than Set 2 (3, 5, 9, 16, 20) due to less variability in values.
Probability and Events
- Probability of rolling a specific number, an even number, a number below a certain value, or above another follows basic probability rules.
- For independent events, P(A and B) is calculated as P(A) * P(B).
- Example calculations provided for specific values of P(A) and P(B) illustrate independent probabilities.
Blood Type Probability
- Probability of a random individual having or not having type B+ blood can be calculated by considering the complementary probabilities.
- The probability of both individuals sampled having B+ blood requires multiplying individual probabilities.
Household Income Probability
- Probability calculations for selected household incomes follow similar rules and allow for insights into financial distributions in the population.
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This quiz focuses on key concepts from Psychology 230, covering data types, levels of measurement, and appropriate graphical summaries. Review the characteristics of qualitative and quantitative data along with the best ways to visualize them. Prepare effectively for your midterm examination.
