Sampling Methods in Statistics

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What is the main purpose of the Diamond Method in polynomial operations?

  • To find the GCF of terms
  • To divide polynomials
  • To simplify fractions
  • To factor quadratic polynomials (correct)

Which of the following methods would you use to factor a polynomial with no easily-apparent common factor?

  • Common term extraction
  • Grouping method (correct)
  • Long Division
  • Difference of Two Squares

In a binomial distribution, which of the following is NOT a characteristic?

  • The trials are independent
  • Two possible outcomes per trial
  • There are a fixed number of trials
  • The probabilities change after each trial (correct)

What does a z-score indicate in a standard normal distribution?

<p>How many standard deviations an element is from the mean (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method involves each member of the population having an equal chance of being selected?

<p>Simple random sampling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following formulas would be used to calculate variance?

<p>$ rac{ ext{Sum of squared deviations from the mean}}{n}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When factoring a polynomial using the difference of two squares, which of the following expressions can be factored?

<p>$x^2 - 9$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of convenience sampling?

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Flashcards

Long Division of Polynomials

A technique used to divide polynomials, similar to long division for numbers, where you divide the dividend polynomial by the divisor polynomial, obtaining a quotient and remainder.

Greatest Common Factor (GCF) Factoring

Factoring a polynomial by finding the greatest common factor among all its terms and pulling it out, leaving a smaller polynomial inside the parentheses.

Grouping Method for Factoring

A method used to factor polynomials by grouping terms and finding two common factors, often used when there's no easily-apparent common factor for the entire expression.

Diamond Method for Factoring

A technique to factor quadratic polynomials by placing the product of the leading coefficient and constant term at the top and the coefficient of the middle term at the bottom of a diamond shape, then finding two numbers that multiply to give the top number and add to give the bottom number.

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Difference of Two Squares

A binomial expression that results from subtracting two perfect squares, which can be factored into the sum and difference of their square roots.

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Simple Random Sampling

A statistical method where each individual in a population has an equal chance of being selected, ensuring a representative sample.

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Binomial Distribution

A probability distribution where the probability of success or failure is constant for each trial, and the trials are independent.

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Standard Normal Distribution

A standard normal distribution is a normal distribution with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1. It is widely used in statistics for comparing different distributions.

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Study Notes

Simple Random Sampling

  • Individuals are chosen randomly from the population
  • Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected
  • Ensures a representative sample

Stratified Sampling

  • Population is divided into subgroups (strata)
  • Random samples are taken from each subgroup
  • Ensures representation of all subgroups

Cluster Sampling

  • Population is divided into clusters
  • Random clusters are selected
  • All individuals within selected clusters are included in the sample
  • Useful when clusters are readily available

Convenience Sampling

  • Individuals are selected based on ease of access
  • Not representative of the entire population
  • Limited generalizability

Systematic Sampling

  • Every nth individual is selected from the population starting with a randomly selected individual
  • Can be more efficient than other methods
  • May introduce bias if there's a repeating pattern in the population

Self-Selected Sampling

  • Individuals volunteer to participate in the study
  • Not representative of the entire population
  • Potential bias due to motivation of volunteers

Sampling Methods for Data Collection

  • Used to gather information about a population
  • Important for accurate study conclusions
  • Proper sampling methods assure representativeness

Probability Distributions

  • Different types of probability distributions exist
  • Used for describing data and predicting outcomes
  • Essential for statistics

Binomial Distributions

  • Probability distribution for the number of successes in a fixed number of trials
  • Each trial has two possible outcomes (success or failure)
  • Probability of success is constant for each trial
  • Trials are independent

Standard Normal Distribution

  • Symmetrical, bell-shaped curve
  • Used to describe continuous data
  • Mean and standard deviation are used to define
  • Represents a special case of normal probability distribution.

Polynomial Equations and Methods

  • Used to solve equations involving variables raised to different powers
  • Polynomial long division to divide polynomials by polynomials
  • Factoring to simplify
  • Used to find areas under curves when represented in diagrams
  • Finding roots from graphs or equations

Polynomial Division

  • Dividing polynomials by other polynomials
  • May result in a quotient and remainder
  • Used to break down complex expressions
  • Finding roots from graphs or equations

Difference of Squares

  • Formula used for factoring the difference of two squares
  • Important technique to simplify expressions
  • Ex: a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b)

Sum and Difference of Cubes

  • Formulas for factoring sums and differences of cubes
  • Crucial for simplifying expressions and solving equations
  • Ex: a³ + b³ = (a + b)(a² - ab + b²)
  • Ex: a³ - b³ = (a - b)(a² + ab + b²)

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