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What does a z-score of 0 indicate about a data value?

  • The value is greater than the mean.
  • The value is equal to the mean. (correct)
  • The value is less than the mean.
  • The value is one standard deviation above the mean.

Which measure indicates how spread out the values in a data set are?

  • Mean
  • Median
  • Z-Score
  • Range (correct)

In which scenario is a z-score most useful?

  • Finding the median of a data set.
  • Comparing values from different distributions. (correct)
  • Determining the mode of a data set.
  • Calculating the mean of a data set.

What is the definition of the median in a distribution?

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What is the standard deviation a measure of?

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If a data value has a z-score of -2, what can be inferred about its position relative to the mean?

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Which measure of central tendency is most suitable for a set of scores with extreme values?

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In the scores set {11, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 9, 6, 4, 1, 2, 2}, what is the mode?

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When comparing spending between two groups of students, which group is considered more homogeneous?

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Which of the following describes the calculation for z-scores in a population?

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When calculating the mean of the dataset {1000, 50, 120, 170, 120, 90, 30, 120}, what is the first step?

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If a dataset has a mode equal to 8 and all other values are higher, what could be inferred?

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Which measure is not a part of Measures of Central Tendency?

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In a distribution of monthly income, which measure of central tendency could best represent the income of households with some extremely high earners?

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For the set of scores {10, 10, 10, 10, 11, 13, 19, 9, 9, 8, 1, 7, 8}, what is the median?

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What can be concluded about a dataset with a high standard deviation?

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What is the correct first quartile (Q1) value from the given soda calorie data?

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Which of the following is not true about box-and-whisker plots?

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In constructing a box-and-whisker plot, where is the vertical line representing the median located?

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When constructing a stem-and-leaf diagram, what should be done first?

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For the avocado weight data, which of the following statements is correct regarding the ordered data?

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In the calorie data set for sodas, what is the third quartile (Q3) value?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the whiskers in a box-and-whisker plot?

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Which step is essential when creating a stem-and-leaf diagram?

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What is the z-score for a physics score of 95, given a mean of 85 and a standard deviation of 10?

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What percentage of physics scores are expected to fall above a score of 95, assuming a normal distribution?

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What does the Pearson r correlation coefficient measure?

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If the Pearson r value is 0.85, what type of relationship does it indicate?

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What is the criteria for establishing a substantial relationship according to Guilford’s interpretation?

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Which of the following options correctly represents variables in the Pearson r formula?

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Which statistical measure can determine the percentage of scores within a specific range in a normal distribution?

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What is the main focus of descriptive statistics?

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Which of the following is considered a measure of central tendency?

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When given a data set, how can you determine if there is a correlation between hours of study and grades?

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What does inferential statistics primarily use to make conclusions about a population?

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What is the purpose of using the symbol $\sum$ in the context of calculating Pearson r?

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Which statistical method would you use to assess the relationship between two variables?

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What aspect of data does a confidence interval estimate?

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Which of the following statements about variables and constants is true?

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Which of the following tools is used for visualizing data distribution?

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What statistical method would best help in determining the average of a dataset?

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What is true about the total area under the normal curve?

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How does a large standard deviation affect the appearance of the normal curve?

<p>The curve becomes wider and shorter. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What values define the standard normal curve?

<p>Mean of 0 and standard deviation of 1. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a normal distribution with a mean of 85 and a standard deviation of 10, what is the z-score for a raw score of 95?

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Which of the following best describes the term 'asymptotic' in relation to the normal curve?

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What is the impact of a smaller standard deviation on the normal curve?

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How is a z-score calculated?

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What percent of professional football players have a career of more than 9 years if the mean is 6.1 years and the standard deviation is 1.8 years?

<p>Approximately 10%. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Descriptive Statistics

Summarizing and describing data's features like central tendency, variability, and distribution.

Inferential Statistics

Using sample data to make predictions about a larger population.

Measures of Central Tendency

Describing the 'center' of a data set (mean, median, mode).

Measures of Variability

Describing the spread or dispersion of data (range, variance, standard deviation).

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Variable

Something that can be measured and observed to vary.

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Constant

Something that does not vary, maintaining a single value.

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Measurement

Quantifying an observation according to a specific rule.

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Data Management

Organizing, storing, and analyzing data to make it easier to use.

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Mean

The average of a set of numbers, calculated by summing all the numbers and dividing by the total count.

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Median

The middle value in a sorted list of numbers.

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Mode

The number that appears most frequently in a set of numbers.

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Appropriate Use of Mean, Median, and Mode

Choosing the best measure depends on the distribution of data, presence of outliers, and the goal of analysis.

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Distribution Data

Organized representation of data (showing how frequently different values occur).

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Outlier

A value significantly different from other values in a dataset.

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Data Set

A collection of numerical data.

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Range

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

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Standard Deviation

A measure of how spread out numbers are from the average.

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z-score

The number of standard deviations a data point is from the mean. Used to compare scores from different distributions.

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Population mean (𝝁)

Average value of all individuals in a population.

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Population standard deviation (σ)

Measures the spread of data around the population mean.

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Sample mean (x̄)

Average value of a sample (part) of a population.

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Sample standard deviation (s)

Measures the spread of the sample data around the sample's mean.

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Quartiles

Values that divide a sorted dataset into four equal parts. The first quartile (Q1) marks the 25th percentile, the second quartile (Q2) is the median (50th percentile), and the third quartile (Q3) marks the 75th percentile.

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Interquartile Range (IQR)

The difference between the third quartile (Q3) and the first quartile (Q1). It represents the middle 50% of the data.

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Box-and-Whisker Plot

A visual representation of a dataset that displays the minimum, first quartile (Q1), median (Q2), third quartile (Q3), and maximum values. It provides a clear picture of the data's distribution and spread.

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Stem-and-Leaf Diagram

A graphical display that organizes data by splitting each value into a stem (leftmost digits) and a leaf (rightmost digit). It helps visualize the data's distribution and frequency.

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Stem

The leftmost digits in a stem-and-leaf diagram, representing the major part of the data value.

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Legend

An explanation key that clarifies the meaning of the stems and leaves in a stem-and-leaf diagram, making the visualization understandable.

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Title

A brief description that identifies the purpose and content of a stem-and-leaf diagram.

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Asymptotic to the baseline

The curve of a normal distribution approaches the horizontal axis (baseline) but never actually touches it, continuing infinitely.

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Total area under the normal curve

The entire area enclosed by the normal distribution curve represents 100% or a probability of 1.

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Standard Deviation's effect on the normal curve

Larger standard deviation creates a wider and flatter curve, while smaller standard deviation results in a taller and narrower curve.

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What is a standard normal curve?

A normal distribution with a mean of 0 and standard deviation of 1.

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Calculate area under the curve

Finding the probability of a specific range of values within a normal distribution.

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How does standard deviation affect the z-score?

Larger standard deviation leads to smaller z-scores for the same raw score difference from the mean.

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Interpreting z-scores for probabilities

Positive z-scores represent values above the mean, negative z-scores represent values below the mean, and a z-score of 0 represents the mean itself.

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Raw Score

The original, unstandardized value of a measurement.

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Normal Distribution

A symmetrical bell-shaped curve where most data points cluster around the mean.

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Correlation Coefficient (r)

A value that indicates the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables.

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Linear Association

A relationship between two variables where their changes follow a straight-line pattern.

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Causal Relation

A direct cause-and-effect relationship between two variables.

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Hours of Study and Grades

An example of variables in a study where we might try to find a correlation.

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Guilford's Interpretation of 'r'

A table that provides guidelines for interpreting the strength of a correlation coefficient.

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Study Notes

GED 102 Mathematics in the Modern World

  • Course title is GED 102 Mathematics in the Modern World
  • Instructor is Ms. Christine V. Aranda, LPT
  • Course offered by Batangas State University

Data Management

  • Topics covered include: the data, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, measures of relative position, normal distributions, linear correlation (Pearson r), and the least-squares regression line.

General Fields of Statistics

  • Descriptive Statistics: Summarizes and describes basic features of a dataset, including central tendency, variability, and distribution.
  • Inferential Statistics: Uses sample data to draw conclusions or make predictions about a larger population.

Measures of Central Tendency

  • Mean: The average of all values. Calculated by summing all values and dividing by the total number of values.
  • Median: The middle value when the data is ordered.
  • Mode: The most frequently occurring value.

Appropriate Use of Mean, Median, Mode

  • Mean is often influenced by extreme values.
  • Median is the best measure for data with extreme values and outliers.
  • Mode is useful for identifying the most common data point

Measurement

  • Quantifying an observation according to a rule.
  • Two Types of Quantitative Information:
    • Variable: Something that can be measured and observed to vary
    • Constant: Something that does not vary

Scales of Measurement

  • Nominal Scale: Categorical data, such as assigning names or labels.
  • Ordinal Scale: Ranked data (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd place).
  • Interval Scale: Measurement data with equal intervals between values, but no true zero point (e.g., temperature in Celsius).
  • Ratio Scale: Measurement data with equal intervals and a true zero point (e.g., height, weight).

Key Concepts in Statistics

  • Population: Entire group of people, things, or events sharing a common trait.
  • Sample: Part of a population used to draw conclusions about the whole population.
  • Parameter: Numerical summary of the entire population.
  • Statistic: Numerical summary of a sample.

Graphical Representation

  • Graphs visually display data distributions.
  • Data must be organized before creating graphs

Measures of Variability

  • Range: Difference between the greatest and least data values.
  • Standard Deviation: Measures the dispersion or spread of data points around the mean.
  • Formula provided and explained.
  • Variance: Square of the standard deviation. Formula and explanation provided.

Z-Score

  • Measures the relative position of a data value in relation to the mean and standard deviation.
  • Formula provided and explained.
  • Different cases of Z-scores involving different types of bell curves also are elaborated.

Example Problems and Calculations

  • Illustrative examples for calculating means, medians, modes, percentiles, Z-scores and related statistics are incorporated.

Percentiles

  • A percentile is a point in a distribution below which a given percentage of scores fall.
  • Formula provided.

Quartiles

  • Dividing the distribution into four equal parts.

Box-and-Whisker Plots

  • Visual summary method. Shows median, first quartile, third quartile, minimum, and maximum values of a dataset.
  • Formula and explanation provided for constructing box-and-whisker plots.

Stem-and-Leaf Diagram

  • Method to order data, demonstrating data organization and patterns.
  • Detailed step-by-step instructions provided for constructing this diagram. Examples of such construction are listed.

Linear Correlation (Pearson r)

  • Measures the strength and direction of a linear association between two variables.
  • Explanation and formula provided.

Regression Analysis

  • Method for modeling relationships between variables.
  • Formula provided. Examples of such regression calculation and interpretations are provided.

Independent and Dependent Variables

  • Independent variables are manipulated, while dependent variables are measured and are affected by the independent variable.
  • Example table illustrating independent and dependent/response variables is presented.

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