Statistical Analysis in Python

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What does the mode function return when applied to an array?

The sum of all elements in the array

The most frequently occurring value(s) and their counts (correct)

The mean of the array

The unique elements in the array

Which libraries are typically used in Python for statistical modeling?

Matplotlib and Seaborn

TensorFlow and Keras

Statsmodels and Pandas (correct)

NumPy and SciPy

In the multiple regression model, what do the coefficients represent?

The sum of dependent variables

The linear relationship strength between independent and dependent variables (correct)

The average of the dependent variable

The random error in the prediction

What is an appropriate method for testing differences in means between groups in a dataset?

ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT typically used for data processing and analysis in Python?

Turbo encoding Signup and view all the answers

Which function computes the skewness of a dataset in Python?

stats.skew Signup and view all the answers

What does the moment function compute in data analysis?

The rth central moment of an array Signup and view all the answers

To create a data frame containing variables in Python, which library is commonly used?

Pandas Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Pandas function sort_values()?

To sort the DataFrame in ascending or descending order based on specified columns. Signup and view all the answers

How can you sort a DataFrame in descending order based on a specific column in Pandas?

df.sort_values(by='Population', ascending=False) Signup and view all the answers

What argument do you use with sort_values() to place rows with missing values at the beginning of the sorted DataFrame?

na_position='first' Signup and view all the answers

In regression analysis, which of the following is typically considered dependent?

Salary Signup and view all the answers

What can regression analysis help to determine?

The general trends and relationships among variables. Signup and view all the answers

When sorting a DataFrame using the sort_values() method, what happens if you do not specify the ascending argument?

It defaults to sorting in ascending order. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements about regression is incorrect?

It only works with linear relationships. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the output of the following code: df.sort_values(by=['Country'])?

It will display the sorted DataFrame but not store it. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a 2-sample t-test in statistical analysis?

To compare means from two different populations Signup and view all the answers

Which statistical test is appropriate for repeated measurements on the same individuals?

Paired t-test Signup and view all the answers

What assumption does the t-test generally require regarding the data?

The data must follow a Gaussian distribution Signup and view all the answers

In the Python code provided, which method is used to perform a 2-sample t-test?

stats.ttest_ind() Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of simple linear regression in statistics?

To find the linear relationship between independent and dependent variables Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods can be used to test if FSIQ and PIQ are significantly different?

stats.ttest_rel(data['FSIQ'], data['PIQ']) Signup and view all the answers

What does the p-value indicate in the results of a t-test?

The probability that the results occurred by chance Signup and view all the answers

What type of test can be used if the data does not meet the Gaussian assumption for the paired samples?

Wilcoxon signed-rank test Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Python Modules – Introduction

Modules are used to categorize Python code into smaller, manageable parts.
A module is a Python file containing statements, classes, objects, functions, constants, and variables.
Grouping similar code into modules makes code easier to access and use.
Modules help organize code logically to improve readability and maintainability.

Python Import From Module

Python's from statement imports specific attributes (e.g., functions, classes) from a module without importing the whole module.
This allows you to use the attributes directly without the module prefix.

Example

Demonstrates importing sqrt() and factorial() functions from the math module. Allows direct use of the functions without the math. prefix.

Locating Python Modules

The interpreter searches for modules in several locations.
- First, it checks the current directory.
- Then, it searches the directories listed in the PYTHONPATH environment variable.
- Finally, it checks the installation-dependent directories configured when Python was installed.

NumPy Module Introduction

NumPy is a Python library designed for efficient numerical computations using arrays.
NumPy arrays are significantly faster than Python lists for numerical operations.
They are stored contiguously in memory. This enables efficient access and manipulation of elements.

NumPy Module - Arrays

NumPy arrays (ndarrays) offer data homogeneity (all elements are of the same data type) for efficiency.
They use a fixed data type and store elements in contiguous memory for fast access.
NumPy arrays are optimized for latest CPU architectures.

NumPy Arrays vs Inbuilt Python Sequences

NumPy arrays have fixed size, and resizing leads to the creation of a new array.
All elements in a NumPy array are of the same data type.
NumPy arrays are faster, require less syntax, and more efficient than Python lists.

Data Allocation in NumPy Array

NumPy stores data contiguously in memory for optimized access and operations.
It uses data buffer, shape, and strides for efficient data access and compatibility with low-level libraries.
- Data buffer: flat block of memory holding array elements.
- Shape: defines dimensions along each axis.
- Strides: defines the number of bytes to step to reach the next element in each dimension.

Creating NumPy Array from a List

NumPy arrays can be created from Python lists using the array() method.
The user should import the NumPy module using import numpy as np.

NumPy Indexing

NumPy indexing allows access to elements by their index values (starting from 0).
Slicing extracts elements within a specific range.
Index arrays can be used to index arrays with arrays or other sequences.

Types of Indexing

Basic slicing uses slice objects, integers, or a tuple of slice objects and integers.
Advanced indexing uses NumPy arrays or tuples with at least one sequence object, or a non-tuple sequence object, of an integer or Boolean type.

NumPy Basic Array Operations

ndim: Returns the dimensions of the array.
itemsize: Calculates the byte size of each array element.
dtype: Determines the data type of the array elements
reshape: Provides a new view of an array.
slicing: Extracts a specific set of elements.
linspace: Returns evenly spaced elements.

NumPy Array Operations - Examples

Examples demonstrating addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, power, and remainder operations on NumPy arrays.

Python Modules- SciPy and Matplotlib(Introduction)

SciPy is a library of numerical routines adding fundamental building blocks for modelling and solving scientific problems.
Includes algorithms for solving optimization, integration, and interpolation problems; matrices, and special functions.
Matplotlib is a library that visualizes data via graphical displays.

Key Features/Modules of SciPy:

Linear Algebra
Optimization
Differentiation
Integration
Interpolation
Signal
Fourier
Image Processing
Statistics

Basic Plotting in Python - Matplotlib(Introduction)

Matplotlib is a comprehensive library for visualizing data, including static, animated, and interactive visualizations.
It helps in better understanding of data through graphical and pictorial representations.
Plotting functions (e.g., plot()) draw points or lines connecting points on a diagram
The plot() function takes the x and y axis coordinates as parameters.
plt.xlabel(), plt.ylabel(), and plt.title() are used for labeling axes and adding titles to plots.
plt.show() displays the plotted data.

Data Visualization using Pandas

Pandas DataFrame plots enable visual representations of statistical data present in data frames
Basic types of plots: Area plot, Bar plot, Histogram plot, Line plot, Scatter plot, and Box plot etc.
The user can generate these visualizations using pandas .plot method

Python Pandas - Sorting

Pandas DataFrame sorting orders the DataFrame based on one or more columns, either ascending or descending.
sort_values() is used for sorting Pandas DataFrames.
ascending = False specifies descending order.
na_position determines the position of missing values.

Pandas Data Structures - Series and DataFrames

Pandas Series is one-dimensional array with labels.
Pandas DataFrame is two-dimensional tabular data structure with row and column labels.

Pandas Methods:

sum(), count(), max(), min(), mean(), median(), std(), describe() provide summary statistics for columns.

Handling Missing Data in Pandas

Missing data can be handled using isnull(), notnull(), dropna(), fillna(), interpolate() methods.
.fillna() method replaces missing values. It accepts method='ffill' to propagate the last valid observation forward or method ='bfill' to fill with the next valid
observation backward.
dropna() is used to remove rows or columns with missing values.

Python Exceptions

Errors occur during the runtime of a program.
Exceptions are a type of runtime error and are specific events that change the program's normal flow.
Handling exceptions protects the program from unexpected behavior in code . These are identified using .try/except blocks.

Types of Exceptions:

Examples of common exceptions: SyntaxError, ZeroDivisionError, ValueError, IndexError, and ImportError are mentioned.
Different exception handling methods using try/except/finally blocks. try blocks enclose potentially risky code. The except block contains code to handle particular exceptions (e.g. TypeError, ValueError). The finally block ensures execution of certain code regardless of exceptions being raised.

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