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When is inferential statistics valuable?
When is inferential statistics valuable?
- When it is not possible to examine each member of an entire population (correct)
- When the variables are not normally distributed
- When the entire population can be easily accessed
- When the sample size is small
What do descriptive statistics provide a summary of?
What do descriptive statistics provide a summary of?
- Data in the form of mean, median, and mode (correct)
- Data in the form of quartiles and percentiles
- Data in the form of correlation and regression coefficients
- Data in the form of range, variance, and standard deviation
In a negatively skewed distribution, where is the mass of the distribution concentrated?
In a negatively skewed distribution, where is the mass of the distribution concentrated?
- On the right of the figure (correct)
- On the left of the figure
- Equally on both sides of the figure
- In the center of the figure
What do most biological variables usually do around a central value?
What do most biological variables usually do around a central value?
What does inferential statistics use a random sample of data to do?
What does inferential statistics use a random sample of data to do?
Flashcards
When is inferential statistics useful?
When is inferential statistics useful?
Used when examining every member of a population is not feasible, allowing for generalizations about the larger group.
What do descriptive statistics do?
What do descriptive statistics do?
Summarizes data using measures like mean, median, and mode.
Negatively Skewed Distribution
Negatively Skewed Distribution
Concentrated on the right side, with a longer tail extending to the left.
Distribution of Biological Variables
Distribution of Biological Variables
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Inferential Statistics Use of Data
Inferential Statistics Use of Data
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Study Notes
Inferential Statistics
- Inferential statistics is valuable when making predictions or inferences about a population based on a sample.
- It allows researchers to draw conclusions beyond the immediate data and test hypotheses.
Descriptive Statistics
- Descriptive statistics provide a summary of data, offering insights into the central tendency, variability, and distribution of the dataset.
- Common measures include mean, median, mode, and standard deviation.
Negatively Skewed Distribution
- In a negatively skewed distribution, the mass of the distribution is concentrated on the right-hand side.
- This typically results in a longer tail on the left side, indicating the presence of lower values.
Biological Variables
- Most biological variables tend to cluster around a central value, exhibiting normal distribution in many cases.
- This clustering is influenced by natural processes and genetic factors.
Use of Random Samples in Inferential Statistics
- Inferential statistics employs a random sample of data to estimate population parameters and make predictions.
- It minimizes bias and allows for generalizations from the sample to the larger population.
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