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The mean (ar{x}) is the average of a set of ______.
The mean (ar{x}) is the average of a set of ______.
values
Sample variance (s²) measures the ______ of a sample.
Sample variance (s²) measures the ______ of a sample.
spread
In a binomial distribution, the expected number of successes is calculated using the formula E(X) = ______.
In a binomial distribution, the expected number of successes is calculated using the formula E(X) = ______.
np
The variance of a binomial distribution is given by Var(X) = ______.
The variance of a binomial distribution is given by Var(X) = ______.
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The average of a uniform distribution is calculated using the formula μ = ______.
The average of a uniform distribution is calculated using the formula μ = ______.
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The standard deviation of a uniform distribution measures the ______ of the distribution.
The standard deviation of a uniform distribution measures the ______ of the distribution.
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In the mean of a binomial distribution, n stands for the number of ______.
In the mean of a binomial distribution, n stands for the number of ______.
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To estimate variance for a sample, use the formula s² = rac{1}{______} imes ext{sum of squares deviance}.
To estimate variance for a sample, use the formula s² = rac{1}{______} imes ext{sum of squares deviance}.
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The probability density function formula is given by f(x) = \frac{1}{______ - a}
The probability density function formula is given by f(x) = \frac{1}{______ - a}
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In the Z-score formula, z = \frac{x - \mu}{______}
In the Z-score formula, z = \frac{x - \mu}{______}
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The standard error of the mean is calculated using the formula SE = \frac{σ}{______}
The standard error of the mean is calculated using the formula SE = \frac{σ}{______}
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The formula for the Z confidence interval for mean when the population standard deviation is known is \bar{x} \pm z_{α/2} \frac{σ}{______}
The formula for the Z confidence interval for mean when the population standard deviation is known is \bar{x} \pm z_{α/2} \frac{σ}{______}
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For the confidence interval of a proportion, the formula is ______ \pm z_{α/2} \sqrt{\frac{\hat{p}(1 - \hat{p})}{n}}
For the confidence interval of a proportion, the formula is ______ \pm z_{α/2} \sqrt{\frac{\hat{p}(1 - \hat{p})}{n}}
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When calculating the pooled standard deviation, the formula is s_p^2 = \frac{(n_1 - 1)s_1^2 + (n_2 - 1)s_2^2}{______}
When calculating the pooled standard deviation, the formula is s_p^2 = \frac{(n_1 - 1)s_1^2 + (n_2 - 1)s_2^2}{______}
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To calculate the standard error for two proportions, you use the formula SE = \sqrt{\frac{______(1 - \hat{p}_1)}{n_1} + \frac{\hat{p}_2(1 - \hat{p}_2)}{n_2}}
To calculate the standard error for two proportions, you use the formula SE = \sqrt{\frac{______(1 - \hat{p}_1)}{n_1} + \frac{\hat{p}_2(1 - \hat{p}_2)}{n_2}}
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In the T confidence interval formula, when the population standard deviation is unknown, we have \bar{x} \pm t_{α/2, n-1} \frac{s}{______}
In the T confidence interval formula, when the population standard deviation is unknown, we have \bar{x} \pm t_{α/2, n-1} \frac{s}{______}
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In the Z-score formula, x represents the ______ value.
In the Z-score formula, x represents the ______ value.
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For confidence intervals, z_{α/2} acts as the ______ value.
For confidence intervals, z_{α/2} acts as the ______ value.
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Study Notes
Basic Statistics Formulas
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Mean (Average): Calculates the average of a set of values.
- Formula: (\bar{x} = \frac{1}{n} \sum_{i=1}^n x_i)
- Variables:
- (n): Total number of values.
- (x_i): Each individual value.
- (\sum): Summation symbol (add up all the values).
- Use case: Finding the average of a sample or population.
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Sample Variance (s²): Measures the spread of values around the mean for a sample.
- Formula: (s^2 = \frac{1}{n-1} \sum_{i=1}^n (x_i - \bar{x})^2)
- Variables:
- (x_i): Each value in the sample.
- (\bar{x}): Sample mean.
- (n): Sample size.
- (n-1): Degrees of freedom.
- Use case: Estimating the variance when only sample data is available.
Binomial Distribution Formulas
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Mean of Binomial Distribution: Expected number of successes in a given number of trials.
- Formula: (E(X) = np)
- Variables:
- (n): Number of trials.
- (p): Probability of success in a single trial.
- Use case: Binomial experiments (e.g., coin flips).
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Variance of Binomial Distribution: Measures the spread of the binomial distribution.
- Formula: (\text{Var}(X) = np(1 - p))
- Variables:
- (n): Number of trials.
- (p): Probability of success.
- (1-p): Probability of failure.
- Use case: Assessing variability in binomial experiments.
Uniform Distribution Formulas
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Mean of Uniform Distribution: Average of a uniform distribution.
- Formula: (\mu = \frac{a + b}{2})
- Variables:
- (a): Lower bound.
- (b): Upper bound.
- Use case: Finding the average when all values within a range are equally likely (e.g., dice rolls).
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Standard Deviation of Uniform Distribution: Measures spread in a uniform distribution.
- Formula: (\sigma = \sqrt{\frac{b - a}{12}})
- Variables:
- (a): Lower bound.
- (b): Upper bound.
- Use case: Calculating the variability of uniform data.
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Probability Density Function (PDF) of Uniform Distribution: Height of the uniform distribution curve.
- Formula: (f(x) = \frac{1}{b - a})
- Variables:
- (a): Lower bound.
- (b): Upper bound.
- Use case: Calculating probabilities over ranges in a uniform distribution.
Standardization and Z-Scores
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Z-Score Formula: Converts a value into standard deviations from the mean.
- Formula: (z = \frac{x - \mu}{\sigma})
- Variables:
- (x): Observed value.
- (\mu): Population mean.
- (\sigma): Population standard deviation.
- Use case: Comparing data points to a normal distribution.
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Standard Error of the Mean: Standard deviation of the sample mean.
- Formula: (\text{SE} = \frac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n}})
- Variables:
- (\sigma): Population standard deviation.
- (n): Sample size.
- Use case: Measuring the uncertainty in the sample mean.
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Standard Error for Proportion: Measures the spread of sample proportions.
- Formula: (\text{SE}_p = \sqrt{\frac{\hat{p}(1 - \hat{p})}{n}})
- Variables:
- (\hat{p}): Sample proportion
- (n): Sample size.
- Use case: Confidence intervals or hypothesis tests for proportions.
Confidence Intervals
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Z Confidence Interval for Mean: Builds a range where the population mean likely lies. (when population standard deviation is known)
- Formula: (\bar{x} \pm z_{\alpha/2} \frac{\sigma}{\sqrt{n}})
- Variables:
- (\bar{x}): Sample mean.
- (z_{\alpha/2}): Z critical value.
- (\sigma): Population standard deviation.
- (n): Sample size.
- Use case: Creating a range for the population mean.
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Z Confidence Interval for Proportion: Confidence interval for a proportion.
- Formula: (\hat{p} \pm z_{\alpha/2} \sqrt{\frac{\hat{p}(1 - \hat{p})}{n}})
- Variables:
- (\hat{p}): Sample proportion.
- (z_{\alpha/2}): Z critical value.
- (n): Sample size.
- Use case: Confidence range for a sample proportion.
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T Confidence Interval for Mean: Confidence interval for mean. (when population standard deviation is unknown)
- Formula: (\bar{x} \pm t_{\alpha/2, n-1} \frac{s}{\sqrt{n}})
- Variables:
- (\bar{x}): Sample mean.
- (t_{\alpha/2, n-1}): T critical value.
- (s): Sample standard deviation.
- (n): Sample size.
- Use case: Creating an interval for a population mean when the standard deviation is unknown.
Two-Sample Comparisons
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Pooled Standard Deviation: Combines variances of two samples (assuming variances are equal).
- Formula: (s_p^2 = \frac{(n_1 - 1)s_1^2 + (n_2 - 1)s_2^2}{n_1 + n_2 - 2})
- Variables:
- (n_1, n_2): Sample sizes.
- (s_1^2, s_2^2): Sample variances.
- Use case: Two-sample t-tests assuming equal variances.
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Standard Error for Two Proportions: Measures uncertainty in the difference between two proportions.
- Formula: (\text{SE} = \sqrt{\frac{\hat{p}_1(1 - \hat{p}_1)}{n_1} + \frac{\hat{p}_2(1 - \hat{p}_2)}{n_2}})
- Variables:
- (\hat{p}_1, \hat{p}_2): Sample proportions.
- (n_1, n_2): Sample sizes.
- Use case: Assessing uncertainty in the differences between sample proportions.
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This quiz covers essential statistical formulas, including mean, sample variance, and aspects of binomial distribution. Understand the definitions, variables, and use cases associated with each formula to improve your statistical knowledge. Test your understanding and application of these key concepts in statistics.
