Statistical Inference
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What is the primary purpose of hypothesis testing?

  • To predict future outcomes
  • To analyze evidence and assess claims about a population (correct)
  • To create statistical models
  • To describe and summarize data

    • Hypothesis testing is only relevant when comparing two groups.

    False (B)

    What are the two types of hypotheses formulated in hypothesis testing?

    Null hypothesis (H0) and alternative hypothesis (Ha)

    A ______ hypothesis test examines the equality of parameters from two different populations.

    <p>two-sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following scenarios with the appropriate type of hypothesis test:

    <p>Comparing the average height of students in two different schools = Two-sample hypothesis test Determining if the average weight of a bag of chips is 100 grams = One-sample hypothesis test Analyzing whether the average salary of employees in a company is different from the national average = One-sample hypothesis test Comparing the average performance scores of two different training programs = Two-sample hypothesis test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the one-sample barista example, the null hypothesis would be that the barista pours ______ ounces of coffee on average.

    <p>twelve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypotheses should be formulated before observing any data.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of a real-world scenario where a two-sample hypothesis test could be used.

    <p>Comparing the average fuel efficiency of two different car models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of statistical inference?

    <p>To make informed business decisions by studying a sample (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Confidence intervals are used to estimate population quantities using sample data.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sample in the context of statistics?

    <p>A randomly-selected collection of individuals from a population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Statistical inference allows us to make conclusions based on a randomly-selected _______.

    <p>sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Population = Entire collection of individuals under study Sample = Subset of the population used for analysis Confidence Interval = Range of values estimating population parameters Hypothesis Testing = Method to validate specific population hypotheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is sampling considered a practical technique in statistics?

    <p>It allows for a faster and cheaper collection of data. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is always necessary to collect data from the entire population to make conclusions.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What example is used to explain sampling in the context of GPA?

    <p>Selecting a sample of students to compute the overall grade point average.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be concluded if the data indicate to reject the null hypothesis 𝐻𝑜?

    <p>The alternative hypothesis 𝐻𝑎 is likely true. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You can conclude that the null hypothesis is true based on the sample data.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the jury system analogy, what is assumed about the defendant?

    <p>The defendant is assumed innocent until proven guilty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A jury can only _______ the null hypothesis that the defendant is innocent.

    <p>reject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does failing to reject the null hypothesis indicate?

    <p>There is insufficient evidence to support the alternative hypothesis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of hypothesis testing with their definitions:

    <p>Null hypothesis (𝐻𝑜) = Assumption to be tested, typically a statement of no effect Alternative hypothesis (𝐻𝑎) = The hypothesis that there is an effect or a difference Rejecting 𝐻𝑜 = Concluding that there is enough evidence to favor 𝐻𝑎 Failing to reject 𝐻𝑜 = Concluding that evidence is insufficient to support 𝐻𝑎</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenging part of hypothesis testing?

    <p>Formulating the null and alternative hypotheses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The jury can conclude that the defendant is guilty if the evidence is strong.

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    What do we say when the sample data does not provide sufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis?

    <p>We fail to reject the null hypothesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type II errors occur when we incorrectly reject a null hypothesis that is actually true.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of hypotheses defined in hypothesis testing?

    <p>Null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A one-sample hypothesis test is used to compare a population parameter to a __________ value.

    <p>specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following scenarios with the type of testing they would require:

    <p>Comparing the average weight of chickens to 2 lbs = One-sample test for means Verifying that less than 2% of light bulbs are defective = One-sample test for proportions Determining if the majority supports a candidate = One-sample test for proportions Checking if users spend more than 10 seconds on the homepage = One-sample test for means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hypothesis test would be appropriate for determining if the true proportion of defective bulbs is less than 0.02?

    <p>One-sample test for proportions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of calculating a p-value in hypothesis testing?

    <p>To determine the strength of evidence against the null hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A one-sample hypothesis test can be used to compare both population means and proportions.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the null hypothesis when conducting an independent samples t-test?

    <p>The population means of both groups are the same. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The alternative hypothesis for a right-sided t-test indicates that the mean of group 1 is less than the mean of group 2.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason for performing an independent samples t-test?

    <p>To compare the means of two independent samples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The null hypothesis for the independent samples t-test is represented as 𝐻𝑜 : 𝜇1 = _____ .

    <p>𝜇2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios is appropriate for using an independent samples t-test?

    <p>Comparing the average income of biology graduates to chemistry graduates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of alternative hypotheses with their descriptions:

    <p>𝐻𝑎 : 𝜇1 − 𝜇2 &lt; 0 = Left-sided 𝐻𝑎 : 𝜇1 − 𝜇2 &gt; 0 = Right-sided 𝐻𝑎 : 𝜇1 − 𝜇2 ≠ 0 = Two-sided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one possible alternative hypothesis in an independent samples t-test.

    <p>𝑯𝒂: 𝜇1 − 𝜇2 &gt; 0 or 𝑯𝒂: 𝜇1 − 𝜇2 &lt; 0 or 𝑯𝒂: 𝜇1 − 𝜇2 ≠ 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an independent samples t-test, the mean years of schooling of Republicans could be tested against that of Democrats.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating the standard deviation from a sample?

    <p>To measure the variability within a sample (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The value of $t^*$ does not depend on the sample size.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What formula is used to calculate the standard deviation from a sample?

    <p>s = √(∑(xi − x̅)² / (n − 1))</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a confidence interval, the degrees of freedom is equal to the sample size (n) minus ______.

    <p>one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms to their definitions:

    <p>Standard Deviation = A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values Degrees of Freedom = This is typically the sample size minus one Confidence Interval = A range of values that is likely to contain the population parameter $t^*$ Value = A value used to estimate confidence intervals based on sample size and confidence level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate $t^*$ value for a 95% confidence interval with 99 degrees of freedom?

    <p>1.98 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Statistical software may be used to calculate the $t^*$ value instead of looking it up manually.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which software is mentioned as capable of calculating confidence intervals?

    <p>R, Python, SPSS, Excel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Statistical Inference

    The process of drawing conclusions about a population based on a sample.

    Population

    The entire collection of individuals or objects studied in statistics.

    Sample

    A randomly selected subset of a population used for analysis.

    Confidence Interval

    A range of values used to estimate a population parameter.

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    Hypothesis Testing

    A method for testing a claim or hypothesis about a population using sample data.

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    Sampling

    The process of selecting a portion of a population for analysis.

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    Opinion Poll

    A survey of public opinion from a sample of individuals.

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    Average

    A value representing the sum of data points divided by the number of points.

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    Null Hypothesis (H0)

    A statement asserting no effect or no difference, to be tested in hypothesis testing.

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    Alternative Hypothesis (Ha)

    A statement that indicates the presence of an effect or difference in hypothesis testing.

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    One-sample Hypothesis Test

    A test that compares a single population parameter to a specified value.

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    Two-sample Hypothesis Test

    A test that compares parameters from two different populations to check for equality.

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    Population Parameter

    A numeric value that summarizes a characteristic of a population, like mean or variance.

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    Formulating Hypotheses

    The process of clearly defining the null and alternative hypotheses before collecting data.

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    Standard Deviation Formula

    A formula used to calculate the standard deviation from a sample: s = √(∑(xi − x̅)² / (n − 1))

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    Degrees of Freedom

    The number of independent values in a statistical analysis, often calculated as n - 1.

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    t* Value

    The critical value used in confidence intervals that depends on sample size and confidence level.

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    Confidence Level 0.95

    A statistical measure indicating there’s a 95% chance that the true parameter lies within the confidence interval.

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    Calculating t*

    Finding the t* value requires knowing the degrees of freedom and confidence level.

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    Confidence Intervals for Means

    A range of values derived from the sample mean that estimates the population mean at a certain confidence level.

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    Statistical Software

    Programs like R, Python, or SPSS used to compute statistical analyses automatically.

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    Using Statistical Tools

    Computing confidence intervals typically involves software that calculates the necessary t* without manual lookup.

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    Reject H0

    The conclusion that the evidence supports the alternative hypothesis.

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    Fail to Reject H0

    The conclusion that there is not enough evidence to support the alternative hypothesis.

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    Insufficient Evidence

    Not enough data to make a definitive conclusion about the alternative hypothesis.

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    Hypothesis Testing Steps

    The process of formulating, testing, and making conclusions about hypotheses.

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    Claims in Hypothesis

    Assertions made about a population parameter to be tested.

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    Trial Evidence

    Data and observations used during hypothesis testing to reach a conclusion.

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    Independent Samples t-Test

    A statistical test that compares the means of two independent groups.

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    Mean

    The average value of a set of numbers; sum of values divided by count.

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    Left-sided Test

    A hypothesis test where the alternative hypothesis specifies that one mean is less than the other (Ha: μ1 - μ2 < 0).

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    Right-sided Test

    A hypothesis test where the alternative hypothesis specifies that one mean is greater than the other (Ha: μ1 - μ2 > 0).

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    Two-sided Test

    A hypothesis test where the alternative hypothesis states that the means are different in either direction (Ha: μ1 - μ2 ≠ 0).

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    Context of Test

    The considerations that influence whether to use independent or dependent samples in hypothesis testing.

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    Type II Error

    Failing to reject a null hypothesis that is actually false.

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    Null Hypothesis (H₀)

    The hypothesis that there is no effect or no difference.

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    Alternative Hypothesis

    The hypothesis that proposes a change or effect.

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    P-value

    The probability of observing data as extreme as the sample, given the null hypothesis is true.

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    One-Sample Test

    A test to compare a single sample mean or proportion to a known population parameter.

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    Testing Means

    Comparing the mean of a sample to a specified mean of a population.

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    Population Proportion (p)

    The true fraction of a population that exhibits a certain characteristic.

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    Sample Data

    Data collected from a subset of a population to infer characteristics about the entire population.

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    Study Notes

    Statistical Inference

    • Statistics provides tools for informed business decisions, analyzing data and modeling uncertainty.
    • Ideal situations involve studying entire populations and calculating summary statistics, but this is often infeasible.
    • Statistical inference allows conclusions based on sample data, a randomly selected subset of the population.
    • Confidence intervals estimate population quantities using sample data.
    • Hypothesis testing rigorously evaluates claims about population hypotheses using sample data.

    Samples and Populations

    • A population is the complete collection of individuals, objects, or things under study.
    • A sample is a portion or subset of the population used for analysis to gain information about the population.
    • Data are the results of sampling from a population.
    • Sampling is practical due to time and cost constraints of studying entire populations.
    • Statistics are numerical properties of a sample (e.g., sample means, proportions, variances).

    Confidence Intervals

    • Sample statistics are not perfectly equal to true population parameters due to sampling randomness.
    • Confidence intervals provide a range of plausible values for a population parameter.
    • Interval bounds are calculated using sample statistics and a confidence level, typically 95% or 80%.
    • Higher confidence levels yield wider intervals.
    • Formula is used to calculate confidence intervals based on sample estimates, sample size, and confidence level.

    Hypothesis Testing

    • Hypothesis testing evaluates a claim (assertion) about population parameters using sample data.
    • Two types of hypotheses are defined:
      • Null Hypothesis (H₀): A statement about a population parameter that represents the default/initial assumption.
      • Alternative Hypothesis (Hₐ): A statement about a population parameter that represents the claim being investigated.
    • Sample data is used to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis (Ho) in favor of the alternative hypothesis (Ha) or fail to reject the null hypothesis.
    • A p-value is a measure of consistency between the observed data and the null hypothesis, indicating how likely observing a sample as extreme as the current sample would be if the null hypothesis was true.
    • Type I error occurs when rejecting a true null hypothesis.
    • Type II error occurs when failing to reject a false null hypothesis.
    • Significance levels (alpha levels) such as 5% or 1%, control the risk of making a Type I error.

    One-Sample Hypothesis Testing

    • Compares a specific population parameter to a given value.
    • Examples: verifying if the average weight of a product meets specifications, determining whether a brand's bulb lifespan exceeds 10,000 hours, deciding if the proportion of defective items is less than 2%.
    • A one-sample t-test analyzes mean values when working with continuous data.

    Two-Sample Hypothesis Testing

    • Comparing means or proportions of two populations.
    • Examples: is there a difference in average test scores between two groups taught by different teachers, or testing if the satisfaction rate between different companies is different.
    • A two-sample t-test analyses samples for means.
    • A two-sample proportion test analyses different samples for proportions.

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