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What is the primary focus of probability in contrast to statistics?
What is the primary focus of probability in contrast to statistics?
- Analyzing past data
- Testing hypotheses
- Constructing intervals
- Estimating future outcomes (correct)
Which condition is necessary for a sample to be considered random?
Which condition is necessary for a sample to be considered random?
- The chances of selection must remain constant even after selecting an individual. (correct)
- Individuals must be selected based on personal judgment.
- Samples should be gathered from different geographic locations.
- The population must consist of at least 100 individuals.
What does the percentile rank represent?
What does the percentile rank represent?
- The average score of all individuals in a sample
- The percentage of individuals scoring above a particular value
- The absolute score of an individual
- The percentage of individuals with scores at or below a certain value (correct)
What is the null hypothesis primarily concerned with?
What is the null hypothesis primarily concerned with?
What is the first step in hypothesis testing?
What is the first step in hypothesis testing?
Which of the following best describes the goal of hypothesis testing?
Which of the following best describes the goal of hypothesis testing?
In hypothesis testing, if the sample data shows a big discrepancy from the prediction, what should the conclusion be?
In hypothesis testing, if the sample data shows a big discrepancy from the prediction, what should the conclusion be?
How is a percentile defined within a distribution?
How is a percentile defined within a distribution?
What is the mean of a distribution of z-scores after transforming raw scores?
What is the mean of a distribution of z-scores after transforming raw scores?
If the original distribution is negatively skewed, what will the distribution of z-scores look like?
If the original distribution is negatively skewed, what will the distribution of z-scores look like?
What does the deviation score in the z-score formula measure?
What does the deviation score in the z-score formula measure?
Which type of probability is based on observed data rather than theoretical assumptions?
Which type of probability is based on observed data rather than theoretical assumptions?
For a sample with a mean ($ ext{μ}$) of 100 and a standard deviation ($ ext{σ}$) of 10, what z-score corresponds to a score of $X = 130$?
For a sample with a mean ($ ext{μ}$) of 100 and a standard deviation ($ ext{σ}$) of 10, what z-score corresponds to a score of $X = 130$?
Which type of probability is defined based on personal judgment or estimation?
Which type of probability is defined based on personal judgment or estimation?
In the z-score formula, what does the standard deviation ($ ext{σ}$) represent?
In the z-score formula, what does the standard deviation ($ ext{σ}$) represent?
What X value corresponds to a z-score of $z = -1.50$ when the mean ($ ext{μ}$) is 60 and the standard deviation ($ ext{σ}$) is 8?
What X value corresponds to a z-score of $z = -1.50$ when the mean ($ ext{μ}$) is 60 and the standard deviation ($ ext{σ}$) is 8?
What does the alternative hypothesis (H1) predict in an experiment?
What does the alternative hypothesis (H1) predict in an experiment?
How is the credibility of the null hypothesis evaluated?
How is the credibility of the null hypothesis evaluated?
What does a sample mean near the population mean signify in terms of the null hypothesis?
What does a sample mean near the population mean signify in terms of the null hypothesis?
What role does the alpha level play in hypothesis testing?
What role does the alpha level play in hypothesis testing?
If the alpha level is set to 0.05, what does this imply for the researcher?
If the alpha level is set to 0.05, what does this imply for the researcher?
What does a confidence interval of approximately 95% correspond to in terms of the alpha level?
What does a confidence interval of approximately 95% correspond to in terms of the alpha level?
What would indicate a Type I error in hypothesis testing?
What would indicate a Type I error in hypothesis testing?
Which of the following would be a likely consequence of setting a very low alpha level (e.g., 0.01)?
Which of the following would be a likely consequence of setting a very low alpha level (e.g., 0.01)?
What is the primary purpose of transforming raw scores into z-scores?
What is the primary purpose of transforming raw scores into z-scores?
Why might two raw scores of 75 be incomparable?
Why might two raw scores of 75 be incomparable?
What does a z-score indicate in relation to the mean?
What does a z-score indicate in relation to the mean?
What is the average IQ score set at in most distributions?
What is the average IQ score set at in most distributions?
What percentage of the population scores between 85 and 115 in a normal distribution?
What percentage of the population scores between 85 and 115 in a normal distribution?
What is a common standard deviation for IQ tests?
What is a common standard deviation for IQ tests?
Which statement accurately describes a raw score?
Which statement accurately describes a raw score?
What percentage of the population typically scores above 130 on an IQ test?
What percentage of the population typically scores above 130 on an IQ test?
What is the purpose of the critical region in hypothesis testing?
What is the purpose of the critical region in hypothesis testing?
In statistical terms, what does a Type I error signify?
In statistical terms, what does a Type I error signify?
How does a directional test differ from a non-directional test?
How does a directional test differ from a non-directional test?
What does an alpha level of 0.05 imply in hypothesis testing?
What does an alpha level of 0.05 imply in hypothesis testing?
What characterizes a left-tailed test?
What characterizes a left-tailed test?
In the context of hypothesis testing, what outcome does a Type II error represent?
In the context of hypothesis testing, what outcome does a Type II error represent?
Which statement is true regarding a two-tailed test compared to a directional test?
Which statement is true regarding a two-tailed test compared to a directional test?
What does a higher alpha level generally indicate about the critical region?
What does a higher alpha level generally indicate about the critical region?
What is a right-tailed test primarily used to assess?
What is a right-tailed test primarily used to assess?
What is a critical characteristic of a two-tailed test?
What is a critical characteristic of a two-tailed test?
When is it appropriate to use a one-tailed test?
When is it appropriate to use a one-tailed test?
How is the alpha level distributed in a two-tailed test?
How is the alpha level distributed in a two-tailed test?
What does effect size represent in research?
What does effect size represent in research?
What does Cohen's d measure?
What does Cohen's d measure?
What effect size value is interpreted as small according to Cohen's classification?
What effect size value is interpreted as small according to Cohen's classification?
Which of the following best describes a one-tailed test in relation to power?
Which of the following best describes a one-tailed test in relation to power?
Flashcards
Raw Score
Raw Score
The original, unprocessed score obtained from a test or assessment, reflecting an individual's performance without any modifications or transformations.
Z-score
Z-score
A standardized score that represents how many standard deviations a raw score is away from the mean of a distribution.
Mean Score
Mean Score
The average score in a data set. It represents the center of the distribution.
Standard Deviation (SD)
Standard Deviation (SD)
A measure of how spread out the data is in a distribution. It tells you how much the scores typically vary from the mean.
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Normal Distribution
Normal Distribution
A distribution of scores that is shaped like a symmetrical bell curve, with most scores clustering around the mean.
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Standardization
Standardization
The transformation of raw scores into standardized scores (like z-scores) to allow for meaningful comparisons across different tests or scales.
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Sign of a Z-score
Sign of a Z-score
The sign of a z-score indicates whether a score is above or below the mean. A positive sign means the score is above the mean, while a negative sign means it's below the mean.
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Magnitude of a Z-score
Magnitude of a Z-score
The magnitude of a z-score indicates how many standard deviations a score is away from the mean. A larger magnitude means the score is farther from the mean.
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Probability
Probability
The branch of mathematics dealing with the likelihood of events occurring. Used to predict outcomes.
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Statistics
Statistics
The study of data, using this to understand patterns, and make predictions.
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Random Sample
Random Sample
A sample where every individual in the population has an equal chance of being chosen.
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Hypothesis Testing
Hypothesis Testing
A statistical method used to assess whether there is evidence to support a claim about a population.
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Null Hypothesis
Null Hypothesis
The statement that the treatment has no effect on the population.
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Percentile
Percentile
A statistical value that measures the relative standing of a score within a distribution.
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Percentile Rank
Percentile Rank
The percentage of individuals with scores at or below a particular score.
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What is a z-score?
What is a z-score?
A z-score represents the distance between a score and the mean in units of standard deviation.
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How does the shape of the original distribution affect the z-score distribution?
How does the shape of the original distribution affect the z-score distribution?
The distribution of z-scores retains the exact shape of the original distribution. So, if the original distribution is skewed, the z-score distribution will also be skewed.
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What does a z-score of 0 mean?
What does a z-score of 0 mean?
A z-score of 0 indicates that the score is exactly equal to the mean.
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What is the mean of a z-score distribution?
What is the mean of a z-score distribution?
In a z-score distribution, the mean is always zero.
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What is the formula for calculating a z-score?
What is the formula for calculating a z-score?
The formula for calculating a z-score involves subtracting the mean from the score and then dividing by the standard deviation.
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What is classical probability?
What is classical probability?
Classical probability depends on the assumption that all outcomes are equally likely.
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What is empirical probability?
What is empirical probability?
Empirical probability is calculated based on observations from experiments.
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What is subjective probability?
What is subjective probability?
Subjective probability is based on personal opinions or estimations.
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Null Hypothesis (H0)
Null Hypothesis (H0)
A statement that proposes there is no difference or effect between groups being studied.
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Alternative Hypothesis (H1)
Alternative Hypothesis (H1)
A statement that proposes there is a difference or effect between groups being studied.
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Alpha Level (α)
Alpha Level (α)
A predetermined level of significance used in hypothesis testing to determine the threshold for rejecting the null hypothesis. It reflects the probability of making a Type I error (rejecting a true null hypothesis).
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Type I Error
Type I Error
An error that occurs when you reject the null hypothesis when it is actually true.
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Type II Error
Type II Error
An error that occurs when you fail to reject the null hypothesis when it is actually false.
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Sample Mean
Sample Mean
A numerical value that summarizes data and represents the average of all scores in a data set. It indicates the center of the distribution.
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Standard Deviation
Standard Deviation
A measure of dispersion that indicates how spread out the data is around the mean. It gives you an idea of the variability within the data.
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Right-Tailed Test
Right-Tailed Test
A statistical test that determines if there is evidence to support a claim about a population parameter being greater than a specific value.
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Two-Tailed Test
Two-Tailed Test
A statistical test that checks if a population parameter is significantly different from a specific value, without specifying whether it is greater or smaller.
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Critical Region
Critical Region
The area under the sampling distribution curve that represents extreme values, where a test statistic falls to reject the null hypothesis.
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One-Tailed Test
One-Tailed Test
A statistical test where the entire alpha level is allocated to one tail of the distribution, allowing for easy detection of an effect in that specific direction. It checks if a parameter is greater or smaller than the specified value.
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Effect Size
Effect Size
A numerical value that quantifies the strength of the relationship between two variables or the size of the difference between groups.
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Cohen's d
Cohen's d
A standardized measure of effect size, indicating the difference between two means in units of standard deviation.
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Effect Size Interpretations
Effect Size Interpretations
Provides a way to interpret the magnitude of an effect size.
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Classical Probability
Classical Probability
A type of probability where outcomes are assumed to be equally likely.
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Directional Test
Directional Test
A hypothesis test that specifies the expected direction of the effect. It focuses on a specific tail of the distribution.
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Left-Tailed Test
Left-Tailed Test
A directional test that investigates whether a parameter is less than a specified value. It looks for a decrease or negativity.
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Alpha Level
Alpha Level
The amount of data needed to reject the null hypothesis. A smaller alpha value requires stronger evidence.
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Raw Score
- A raw score is the original, unprocessed score from a test or assessment.
- It represents an individual's performance without modifications.
- Raw scores are the starting point for statistical analysis.
- Raw scores lack context; a score of 75 on one test isn't directly comparable to a 75 on another if the tests vary in difficulty or scoring methods.
- Raw scores are often transformed into standardized scores (like z-scores) to allow for meaningful comparisons.
Z-score
- A z-score describes a score's position within a distribution.
- Raw scores, when transformed, provide more insightful information.
- Original measured scores are called raw scores.
- Transforming raw scores into z-scores helps to locate the exact position of scores within the distribution.
- Z-scores allow direct comparison with other standardized distributions.
- Z-scores have a mean of 0.
- The sign (+ or –) of a z-score indicates whether the score is above or below the mean.
- The absolute value of the z-score shows the distance from the mean in terms of standard deviations.
Mean and Standard Deviation
- The average IQ score is set at 100.
- Most individuals cluster around this mean.
- Standard deviation (SD) in IQ tests is usually 15 points.
- Approximately 68% of the population falls between 85 and 115 (one SD from the mean).
- About 95% of the population scores between 70 and 130 (two SD from the mean).
- Only about 2% score below 70 or above 130.
Z-score Formula
- The z-score formula is used to calculate a z-score from an x-value.
- It measures the distance between an x-value and the mean (also known as the deviation score).
- The deviation score is then divided by the standard deviation (σ) to represent the distance in terms of standard deviation units.
Z = (X - μ) / σ
(where X is the raw score, μ is the mean, and σ is the standard deviation)
Probability
- Probability is a fraction or proportion of possible outcomes.
- Several different types of probability exist:
- Classical Probability: Assumes equally likely outcomes.
- Empirical Probability: Based on observed data.
- Subjective Probability: Based on personal judgment.
- Axiomatic Probability: Based on fundamental principles.
Hypothesis Testing
- A hypothesis test uses sample data to evaluate a hypothesis about a population.
- A null hypothesis (H0) is stated, which assumes no effect or change.
- The alternative hypothesis (H1) assumes there is an effect or change.
- Sample data is used to determine whether or not to reject the null hypothesis.
- There are types of errors that can be made: a Type I and II error
Effect Size
- Effect size is a numerical measure of the strength of a relationship or difference between groups.
- A larger effect size indicates practical significance.
- Cohen's d is a common measure of effect size, calculated by the difference in means between groups, divided by the pooled standard deviations.
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