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What effect does a decrease in the height of a bell curve indicate about the data distribution?

  • Data distribution is uniform.
  • Less data is concentrated around the mean. (correct)
  • More data is concentrated around the mean.
  • Data is entirely negative.

How is sample variance typically calculated?

  • By summing all observations.
  • By averaging the squared deviations from the mean. (correct)
  • By dividing the sum of observations by the sample size.
  • By taking the square root of the mean.

What is the purpose of using sampling techniques?

  • To gather data from the entire population.
  • To eliminate errors in data collection.
  • To approximate characteristics of the population. (correct)
  • To ensure all samples are identical.

In the calculation of the median, what step is essential?

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What does the range of a data set indicate?

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What type of variable can a random variable be classified as?

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Which measure of central tendency is NOT typically analyzed to understand the skewness of data?

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What does a high variability in data indicate about its values in relation to the mean?

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When analyzing measures of dispersion, what does low variability indicate?

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Which of these is a characteristic of a normal distribution?

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What can be inferred if the mean is 0 in a distribution?

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What does the standard deviation inform us about a dataset?

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If data values are very close to the mean, how would you classify the variability?

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What is an important consideration when determining sample size for studies?

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What should guide the decision on sample size in statistical studies?

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How does population heterogeneity impact sample size considerations?

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What might not be advisable when gathering information from a heterogeneous population?

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What is a potential drawback of only using convenience sampling methods?

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When comparing multiple treatment groups with a control group, what is essential?

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In studies requiring comparative analysis, what must also be accounted for aside from sample size?

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What is the purpose of taking a sample from a population in statistics?

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Which measure of dispersion indicates how spread out the data is from the population mean?

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Which of the following describes a mean absolute deviation?

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What do frequency and probability distributions help to characterize?

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Which measure of central tendency is most affected by extreme values in a data set?

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What does the mode represent in a data set?

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In probability, what does P(A) represent?

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Which of the following is NOT a measure of dispersion?

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What does increasing the confidence level do to the required sample size?

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What is indicated by the upper limit of a confidence interval?

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What is the relationship between sampling error and sample quality?

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Which of the following is necessary to determine the sample size required?

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What does the term 'quantifying sample size' refer to?

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What effect does a decrease in sampling error have on sample size?

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What does a confidence interval represent in statistical terms?

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What does the distribution of the sample mean relate to?

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What is standard error also known as?

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How does an increase in sample size affect sampling error?

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What does interval estimation refer to?

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What is standard deviation of the sample mean a measure of?

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How does the sample size relate to the concentration of observations around the mean?

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What is a key implication of increasing the sample size on sampling error?

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Why is the distribution of sample means assumed to be normally distributed?

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What could indicate a higher sampling error?

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Which statement about the standard error is true?

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Flashcards

Sample Size

The number of individuals or data points in a sample.

Comparable Studies

Studies using similar sample sites for comparison, as indicated in prior works.

Stratified Sampling

Dividing the population into subgroups (strata) and sampling from each.

Disproportionate Sampling

Sampling where the proportion of a subgroup in the sample is different from the proportion in the population.

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Multiple Groups

Studies comparing two or more groups, like a control and treatment groups.

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Heterogeneous Population

A population with diverse characteristics.

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Sample Size Impactful Factors

Factors like population characteristics (e.g., homogeneity) and comparison group size

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Large Sample Size

A sample size considered sufficient for reliable results.

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Population Parameters

Characteristics of the entire population, used to describe the population's key features. Examples include population mean and population variance.

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Population Mean

The average value of all individuals in a population.

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Population Variance

Measures how spread out the data is from the population mean. Calculated by averaging the squared differences between each value and the mean.

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Descriptive Statistics

Basic features of a sample used to summarize and describe the data in a study.

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Measures of Central Tendency

Descriptive statistics that show the typical value or center of a dataset. Examples include mean, median, and mode.

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Measures of Dispersion

Descriptive statistics that show how spread out or varied the data is. Examples include range, standard deviation, and variance.

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Probability

The likelihood of a specific event happening. It's a numerical measure of how likely something is.

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Frequency Distribution

A table or graph that shows how often each value appears in a dataset.

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Sample Mean

The average value of a sample. It's calculated by summing all the values in the sample and dividing by the number of observations.

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Sample Variance

A measure of how spread out the data in a sample is. It calculates the average squared deviation from the sample mean.

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Standard Deviation

The square root of the sample variance. It provides a measure of the typical deviation of data points from the sample mean.

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Median

The middle value in a dataset when arranged in ascending order. It represents the 50th percentile of the data.

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Mode

The most frequently occurring value in a dataset. It shows the most common observation.

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Probability Distribution

A function that describes the likelihood of a random variable taking on different values.

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Random Variable

A variable whose value is a numerical outcome of a random phenomenon.

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Discrete vs. Continuous Variable

A discrete variable takes on distinct, separate values (like whole numbers), while a continuous variable can take on any value within a range.

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Central Tendency

Measures that describe the typical or central value of a dataset, like mean, median, and mode.

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Skewness

A measure of asymmetry in a dataset, indicating whether the data is skewed to the left or right.

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Range

The difference between the highest and lowest values in a dataset.

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Confidence Interval

A range of values within which a population parameter, like the mean, is likely to be found with a certain level of confidence.

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Confidence Level

The probability that the true population parameter lies within the confidence interval. It's often expressed as a percentage.

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Sampling Error

The difference between a sample statistic (like the sample mean) and the corresponding population parameter.

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Z-score

A standardized score used to find areas under the standard normal distribution curve. It helps determine confidence intervals.

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Sample Size Impact

The size of the sample affects confidence interval width. Larger samples lead to narrower intervals.

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Impact of Sampling Error

Increased sampling error leads to wider confidence intervals, making it less precise.

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Increasing Sample Size

Increasing sample size reduces sampling error and makes the confidence interval narrower, more precise.

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Reducing Sampling Error

To reduce sampling error and get a narrower confidence interval, use a larger sample size.

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Distribution of Sample Mean

The probability distribution of all possible sample means that could be obtained from a population.

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Normal Distribution of Sample Mean

The distribution of sample means tends to follow a normal distribution, even if the original population is not normally distributed.

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What does the 'distribution of sample mean' refer to?

It refers to the probability of getting a particular sample mean when repeatedly taking samples from the population.

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Standard Deviation of Sample Mean

A measure of how spread out the sample means are around the true population mean.

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Standard Error (Se)

A measure of how precise the sample mean is compared to the population mean.

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Implications of Sample Size on Standard Error

Larger sample size means a smaller standard error, indicating a more precise estimate of the population mean.

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Interval Estimation

A range of values that is likely to contain the true population mean.

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What do the percentages in interval estimation represent?

The percentages indicate the probability that the true population mean will fall within the specified interval.

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Relationship between Sample Size and Interval Estimation

Larger sample size leads to a narrower interval estimation, indicating a more precise estimate of the true population mean.

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Study Notes

Sample Size and Statistical Theory

  • Identifying the target population and sampling frame is crucial for determining sample size.
  • Determining sample size for probability samples depends on financial, statistical, and managerial factors.
  • Larger samples lead to lower sampling error, but higher costs.

Determining Sample Size

  • Ad hoc methods for determining sample size are based on experience, budgetary constraints, or may be biased and unscientific.
  • Statistical methods for determining sample size use population parameters, aim for accuracy, and are more scientific.
  • Budgetary constraints influence the size of the sample.
  • Comparable studies help guide sample size decisions.
  • Sample size can be guided by rules of thumb, using stratified procedures, or using disproportionate sampling.

Factors Impacting Sample Size

  • The number of groups being compared influences sample size.
  • Variability within the population affects sample size.
  • The cost of data collection impacts the sample size that can be afforded.
  • The desired level of accuracy affects sample size.

Basic Statistical Terminology

  • A parameter describes a characteristic of a population (e.g., population mean) using lower-case Greek letters.
  • A statistic describes a characteristic of a sample (e.g., sample mean) and is denoted by English letters.

Population Parameters

  • Population mean (µ): The average value in a population (often unknown).
  • Population variance (σ²): A measure of the spread or dispersion of data in a population.
  • Calculating these parameters from the entire population is sometimes impossible, so estimations are necessary.

Descriptive Statistics

  • Measures of central tendency: Mean, median, and mode describe the center of the data.
  • Measures of dispersion: Range, variance, and standard deviation describe the spread of the data.

Probability Distributions

  • Mathematical functions to describe likelihood of random variable values.
  • Discrete distributions (e.g., coin tosses, die rolls) and continuous distributions (e.g., weight, temperature).

Measures of Central Tendency

  • Mean: The average of all values.
  • Median: The middle value when data is ordered.
  • Mode: The most frequent value.

Measures of Dispersion

  • Range: Difference between the highest and lowest values.
  • Deviation score: Difference between individual values and the mean.
  • Variance: Average of squared deviations from the mean.
  • Standard deviation: Square root of the variance.

Standard Deviation of Sample Mean (Sx)

  • Also known as standard error.
  • Measures variability of the sample mean around the true population mean.
  • Standard error (SE) measures precision of a sample mean estimate compared to the population mean.

Implications of Sample Size (n)

  • Increase in sample size leads to a decrease in sampling error.
  • Larger samples reduce variability and concentration around the mean.

Interval Estimation

  • A range of values that is expected to contain an unknown population parameter.
  • Confidence intervals depend on confidence levels (e.g., 95%).

Confidence Level and Significance Level

  • Confidence level (CL): Percentage of times an interval estimate will contain the population parameter.
  • Significance level (α): Probability that a confidence interval does not contain the population parameter.

Z-Score Table

  • A table to find Z-scores based on the probability or area under the normal distribution curve.
  • Used to quantify sampling error.

Ex. Estimating Sample Size

  • Formulas to calculate the required sample size given desired confidence levels, and margin of error.

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This quiz covers essential concepts in statistics, including data distributions, measures of central tendency, and sampling techniques. Test your understanding of variance, standard deviation, median calculations, and more to evaluate your grasp of data analysis fundamentals.

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