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Which level of measurement involves categories without order?
Which level of measurement involves categories without order?
- Ordinal
- Ratio
- Nominal (correct)
- Interval
What type of data is represented by countable values?
What type of data is represented by countable values?
- Discrete (correct)
- Quantitative
- Continuous
- Qualitative
Which measure of central tendency represents the average value of a dataset?
Which measure of central tendency represents the average value of a dataset?
- Mean (correct)
- Median
- Mode
- Range
What sampling method involves selecting every nth individual from a population?
What sampling method involves selecting every nth individual from a population?
In the formula for confidence intervals, what does the term x̄ represent?
In the formula for confidence intervals, what does the term x̄ represent?
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Levels of Measurement
Levels of Measurement
Classifies data types based on their properties: nominal (categories without order), ordinal (categories with order), interval (ordered data with meaningful differences, no true zero), and ratio (ordered, meaningful differences, true zero).
Quantitative Data
Quantitative Data
Numerical data that can be measured or counted. It's further divided into discrete (countable) and continuous (measured) data.
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Central Tendency
Mean (average), median (middle value), and mode (most frequent value) help describe the center of a dataset.
Random Sampling
Random Sampling
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Confidence Interval Formula
Confidence Interval Formula
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Study Notes
Levels of Measurement
- Nominal: Categories without order (e.g., favorite colors).
- Ordinal: Categories with order (e.g., rankings).
- Interval: Ordered data with meaningful differences, no true zero (e.g., temperature).
- Ratio: Ordered, meaningful differences, true zero (e.g., age, height).
Data Types
- Quantitative: Numerical data (e.g., age, income)
- Discrete: Countable values (e.g., number of books).
- Continuous: Measured values (e.g., height, weight).
- Qualitative: Categorical data (e.g., hair color, favorite food).
Descriptive Statistics
- Measures of Central Tendency:
- Mean: Average value.
- Median: Middle value.
- Mode: Most frequent value.
- Measures of Spread:
- Range: Difference between max and min.
- Standard Deviation: Spread of data around the mean.
Sampling Methods
- Random Sampling: Every individual has an equal chance.
- Systematic Sampling: Every nth individual is selected.
- Stratified Sampling: Population divided into groups, samples taken from each.
- Cluster Sampling: Population divided into groups, entire groups are sampled.
Probability Basics
- Complement Rule: P(A') = 1 - P(A).
- Example: Rolling a die.
- P(rolling a 6) = 1/6.
- P(not rolling a 6) = 5/6.
- Binomial Probability:
- Mean: μ = n x p.
- Standard Deviation: σ = √(n × p × (1-p)).
Confidence Intervals
- Formula: CI = x̄ ± z × (σ / √n).
- Key Terms:
- x̄: Sample mean.
- z: Z-score (based on confidence level).
- σ: Standard deviation.
- n: Sample size.
Linear Regression & Correlation
- Regression Equation: y = mx + b.
- m: Slope.
- b: Intercept.
- Correlation Coefficient (r):
- Measures strength of relationship.
- Values range from -1 to 1.
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This quiz covers essential concepts in statistics, focusing on levels of measurement, data types, descriptive statistics, and sampling methods. Test your knowledge on nominal and ordinal scales, as well as quantitative and qualitative data. Ideal for students looking to solidify their understanding of statistical foundations.
