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What is the main goal of parameter estimation in statistical inference?
What is the main goal of parameter estimation in statistical inference?
- To accept or reject a hypothesis
- To determine the true value of a population parameter (correct)
- To quantify the uncertainty of a sample estimate
- To identify the type of distribution of a variable
What is the primary purpose of hypothesis testing in statistical inference?
What is the primary purpose of hypothesis testing in statistical inference?
- To calculate the confidence interval
- To estimate the population mean
- To determine the significance of a research finding (correct)
- To identify the type of data distribution
Why is randomization important in public health and biomedical experiments?
Why is randomization important in public health and biomedical experiments?
- To eliminate bias and ensure that the groups are comparable (correct)
- To reduce the cost of the experiment
- To increase the power of the statistical test
- To increase the sample size
What is the primary benefit of using R or Stata software in statistical analysis?
What is the primary benefit of using R or Stata software in statistical analysis?
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What is the ultimate goal of statistical inference in substantive research?
What is the ultimate goal of statistical inference in substantive research?
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Study Notes
Statistical Inference
- The module aims to equip students with the ability to describe principles of statistical inference, including parameter estimation, uncertainty assessment, and hypothesis testing
- Students will be able to explain the results of statistical analyses and infer substantive conclusions from the results of hypotheses testing
Design of Public Health Surveys and Clinical Trials
- This module focuses on the importance of randomization in public health and biomedical experiments
- Students will learn to explain the results of statistical analyses and operate R or Stata software effectively
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