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What is the main purpose of using a two-tailed test in hypothesis testing?
What is the main purpose of using a two-tailed test in hypothesis testing?
- To assess the data collection technique used
- To prove that the null hypothesis is false
- To determine if there is a significant difference whether it is positive or negative (correct)
- To confirm that the results will always be significant
Based on the provided information, what does the t value of 1.209 indicate?
Based on the provided information, what does the t value of 1.209 indicate?
- The sample size is too small to draw conclusions
- The null hypothesis should be accepted (correct)
- The difference is significantly different from 0
- The alternative hypothesis is supported
What does a t value of 2.021 represent for a two-population t-test?
What does a t value of 2.021 represent for a two-population t-test?
- The maximum allowable error in data collection
- A significant difference with a 90% probability
- The critical threshold for rejecting the null hypothesis at the 95% probability level (correct)
- The average of the two population means
Which of the following can sample data NOT be used for, according to the provided information?
Which of the following can sample data NOT be used for, according to the provided information?
What is the null hypothesis regarding the spending of customers at the two stores?
What is the null hypothesis regarding the spending of customers at the two stores?
When calculating the t statistic, what does the symbol SX1 X2 represent?
When calculating the t statistic, what does the symbol SX1 X2 represent?
In hypothesis testing, what does the alternative hypothesis generally suggest?
In hypothesis testing, what does the alternative hypothesis generally suggest?
Which sampling method is implied when comparing two different stores' customer spending?
Which sampling method is implied when comparing two different stores' customer spending?
What is the null hypothesis formulated for comparing average purchases in two department stores?
What is the null hypothesis formulated for comparing average purchases in two department stores?
What is the purpose of the alternate hypothesis in this scenario?
What is the purpose of the alternate hypothesis in this scenario?
How is the difference between the means of the two stores described in the example?
How is the difference between the means of the two stores described in the example?
What statistical method is suggested to determine if the difference in means is significant?
What statistical method is suggested to determine if the difference in means is significant?
What is the critical t value at the 0.05 significance level with the given sample sizes?
What is the critical t value at the 0.05 significance level with the given sample sizes?
What is the role of the sample size in hypothesis testing?
What is the role of the sample size in hypothesis testing?
What does the standard deviation indicate about the data collected from Store A and Store B?
What does the standard deviation indicate about the data collected from Store A and Store B?
What is the main focus of the hypothesis testing conducted in this scenario?
What is the main focus of the hypothesis testing conducted in this scenario?
What happens to the precision of estimates if sample size cannot be increased?
What happens to the precision of estimates if sample size cannot be increased?
What does a confidence level of 50% imply about the estimation?
What does a confidence level of 50% imply about the estimation?
Which option best describes the trade-off in figure 13.5(b)?
Which option best describes the trade-off in figure 13.5(b)?
What is a crucial consideration when determining sample size for research?
What is a crucial consideration when determining sample size for research?
What role does sample data play in hypothesis testing?
What role does sample data play in hypothesis testing?
In terms of estimating population characteristics, what does a high margin of error indicate?
In terms of estimating population characteristics, what does a high margin of error indicate?
How does a cost-benefit analysis influence sample size decisions?
How does a cost-benefit analysis influence sample size decisions?
Which statement best explains the necessity of precision in research?
Which statement best explains the necessity of precision in research?
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Two-tailed test
Two-tailed test
A statistical test used when the difference between two groups could be positive or negative.
t-statistic calculation
t-statistic calculation
A method to determine if the difference between two groups is statistically significant.
Degrees of freedom
Degrees of freedom
A parameter in the t-test calculation, related to sample sizes (n1 and n2).
Critical t-value
Critical t-value
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Null hypothesis
Null hypothesis
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Alternative hypothesis
Alternative hypothesis
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Statistical Significance
Statistical Significance
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Reject/Accept hypothesis
Reject/Accept hypothesis
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Null Hypothesis (H0)
Null Hypothesis (H0)
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Alternate Hypothesis (HA)
Alternate Hypothesis (HA)
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T-statistic
T-statistic
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Significance Level (e.g., 0.05)
Significance Level (e.g., 0.05)
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Sample Mean
Sample Mean
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Trade-off between precision and confidence
Trade-off between precision and confidence
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Sample size and precision
Sample size and precision
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Confidence level
Confidence level
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Margin of error in estimations
Margin of error in estimations
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Variability in Population
Variability in Population
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Cost/benefit of sample size
Cost/benefit of sample size
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Hypothesis testing vs. parameter estimation
Hypothesis testing vs. parameter estimation
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Four aspects for sample size decisions
Four aspects for sample size decisions
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- Define sampling, sample, population, element, sampling unit, and subject.
- Discuss statistical terms in sampling.
- Describe and discuss the sampling process.
- Compare and contrast specific probability sampling designs.
- Compare and contrast specific nonprobability sampling designs.
- Discuss precision and confidence and the trade-off between precision and confidence.
- Discuss how hypotheses can be tested with sample data.
- Discuss the factors to be taken into consideration for determining sample size and determine the sample size for any given research project.
- Discuss sampling in qualitative research.
- Discuss the role of the manager in sampling.
Introduction
- Experimental designs and surveys collect data, but if the population is not right, results may be useless.
- Sampling involves selecting representatives from a population.
- It's essential in research with many elements.
- It often produces more reliable results, as fatigue and errors are reduced.
Population, Element, Sample, Sampling Unit, and Subject
- Population: The entire group of people, events, or things of interest.
- Element: A single member of the population.
- Sample: A subset of the population, selected from it.
- Sampling Unit: The element or set of elements available for selection in the sampling process.
- Subject: A single member of the sample.
Sample Data and Population Values
- In sampling, we get responses from sampling units.
- Using statistics, we describe characteristics of the sampled population.
- Sample statistics estimate population parameters.
- Populations have characteristics (parameters).
- Mean, standard deviation, variance are examples.
Representativeness of Samples
- Samples rarely perfectly replicate populations.
- Scientific sampling methods ensure sample statistics are close to population parameters.
- There is always a slight possibility of sample values falling outside parameters.
- Distributions of characteristics in the sample should match the population.
Parameters
- Population characteristics like mean, standard deviation, and variance are called parameters.
- Sample statistics (statistic of the sample) estimate population parameters.
- Examples are sample mean, standard deviation, and variance.
Normal Distribution
- Population characteristics are often normally distributed.
- A bell curve shape describes this distribution.
- Samples are better when they represent a population's characteristics.
The Sampling Process
- 1. Define the population: Clearly specify the target group.
- 2. Determine the sample frame: A list of all elements in the population.
- 3. Determine the sampling design: Selecting the appropriate method.
- 4. Determine the appropriate sample size: Define precision and confidence needs.
- 5. Execute the sampling process: Collecting data from the chosen sample.
Probability Sampling
- All elements in the population have a known chance of being chosen.
- Includes simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, area sampling, and double sampling.
Nonprobability Sampling
- Elements don't have a known chance of being selected.
- Includes convenience sampling, judgment sampling, and quota sampling.
Issues of Precision and Confidence in Determining Sample Size
- Precision: How close the estimate is to the true population value.
- Confidence: Certainty that the estimates accurately reflect the population.
- Larger samples are preferred when precision and wider confidence level are required and not vice-versa.
Sample Data and Hypothesis Testing
- Sample data can test hypotheses about population values.
- This procedure uses the same info from interval estimations.
Sample Size
- Sample size depends on precision, confidence (confidence level needed), population variability, and sampling method.
- Small sample size for low variability, high confidence, and high precision.
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This quiz covers key concepts in sampling methods, including definitions of essential terms, comparisons of probability and nonprobability sampling designs, and the impact of sample size on research outcomes. It also explores the role of managers in the sampling process and how hypotheses can be tested using sample data.
