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6757816265How do you check if there is outliers?calculate IQR; anything above Q3+1.5(IQR) or below Q1-1.5(IQR) is an outlier0
6757816266If a graph is skewed, should we calculate the median or the mean? Why?median; it is resistant to skews and outliers1
6757816267If a graph is roughly symmetrical, should we calculate the median or the mean? Why?mean; generally is more accurate if the data has no outliers2
6757816268What is in the five number summary?Minimum, Q1, Median, Q3, Maximum3
6757816269Relationship between variance and standard deviation?variance=(standard deviation)^24
6757816270variance definitionthe variance is roughly the average of the squared differences between each observation and the mean5
6757816271standard deviationthe standard deviation is the square root of the variance6
6757816272What should we use to measure spread if the median was calculated?IQR7
6757816273What should we use to measure spread if the mean was calculated?standard deviation8
6757816274What is the IQR? How much of the data does it represent?Q3-Q1; 50%9
6757816275How do you calculate standard deviation?1. Type data into L1 2. Find mean with 1 Variable Stats 3. Turn L2 into (L1-mean) 4. Turn L3 into (L2)^2 5. Go to 2nd STAT over to MATH, select sum( 6. Type in L3 7. multiply it by (1/n-1) 8. Square root it10
6757816276What is the formula for standard deviation?11
6757816277Categorical variables vs. Quantitative VariablesCategorical: individuals can be assigned to one of several groups or categories Quantitative: takes numberical values12
6757816278If a possible outlier is on the fence, is it an outlier?No13
6757816279Things to include when describing a distributionCenter (Mean or Median), Unusual Gaps or Outliers, Spread (Standard Deviation or IQR), Shape (Roughly Symmetric, slightly/heavily skewed left or right, bimodal, range)14
6757816280Explain how to standardize a variable. What is the purpose of standardizing a variable?Subtract the distribution mean and then divide by standard deviation. Tells us how many standard deviations from the mean an observation falls, and in what direction.15
6757816281What effect does standardizing the values have on the distribution?shape would be the same as the original distribution, the mean would become 0, the standard deviation would become 116
6757816282What is a density curve?a curve that (a) is on or above the horizontal axis, and (b) has exactly an area of 117
6757816283Inverse Normwhen you want to find the percentile: invNorm (area, mean, standard deviation)18
6757816284z(x-mean)/standard deviation19
6757816285pth percentilethe value with p percent observations less than is20
6757816286cumulative relative frequency graphcan be used to describe the position of an individual within a distribution or to locate a specified percentile of the distribution21
6757816287How to find and interpret the correlation coefficient r for a scatterplotSTAT plot, scatter, L1 and L2 (Plot 1: ON); STAT --> CALC --> 8:LinReg(a+bx) No r? --> 2nd 0 (Catalog) down to Diagnostic ON22
6757816288rtells us the strength of a LINEAR association. -1 to 1. Not resistant to outliers23
6757816289r^2the proportion (percent) of the variation in the values of y that can be accounted for by the least squares regression line24
6757816290residual plota scatterplot of the residuals against the explanatory variable. Residual plots help us assess how well a regression line fits the data. It should have NO PATTERN25
6757816291regression linea line that describes how a response variable y changes as an explanatory variable x changes. We often use a regression line to predict the value of y for a given value of x.26
6757816292residual formularesidual=y-y(hat) aka observed y - predicted y27
6757816293What method do you use to check if a distribution or probability is binomial?BINS: 1. Binary: There only two outcomes (success and failure) 2. Independent: The events independent of one another? 3. Number: There is a fixed number of trials 4. Success: The probability of success equal in each trial28
6757816294What method do you use to check if a distribution or probability is geometric?BITS: 1. Binary: There only two outcomes (success and failure) 2. Independent: The events independent of one another 3. Trials: There is not a fixed number of trials 4. Success: The probability of success equal in each trial29
6757816295nnumber of trials30
6757816296pprobability of success31
6757816297knumber of successes32
6757816298Binomial Formula for P(X=k)(n choose k) p^k (1-p)^(n-k)33
6757816299Binomial Calculator Function to find P(X=k)binompdf(n,p,k)34
6757816300Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≤k)binomcdf(n,p,k)35
6757816301Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-binomcdf(n,p,k-1)36
6757816302mean of a binomial distributionnp37
6757816303standard deviation of a binomial distribution√(np(1-p))38
6757816304Geometric Formula for P(X=k)(1-p)^(k-1) x p39
6757816305Geometric Calculator Function to find P(X=k)geometpdf(p,k)40
6757816306Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≤k)geometcdf(p,k)41
6757816307Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-geometcdf(p,k-1)42
6757816308Mean of a geometric distribution1/p=expected number of trials until success43
6757816309Standard deviation of a geometric distribution√((1-p)/(p²))44
6757816310What do you do if the binomial probability is for a range, rather than a specific number?Take binomcdf(n,p,maximum) - binomcdf(n,p,minimum-1)45
6757816311how do you enter n choose k into the calculator?type "n" on home screen, go to MATH --> PRB --> 3: ncr, type "k"46
6757816315What does adding or subtracting a constant effect?Measures of center (median and mean). Does NOT affect measures of spread (IQR and Standard Deviation) or shape.47
6757816316What does multiplying or dividing a constant effect?Both measures of center (median and mean) and measures of spread (IQR and standard deviation). Shape is not effected. For variance, multiply by a² (if y=ax+b).48
6757816317σ(x-y)√(σ²x+σ²y) --> you add to get the difference because variance is distance from mean and you cannot have a negative distance49
6757816318calculate μx by handX1P1+X2P2+.... XKPK (SigmaXKPK)50
6757816319calculate var(x) by hand(X1-μx)²p(1)+(X2-μx)²p(2)+.... (Sigma(Xk-μx)²p(k))51
6757816320Standard deviationsquare root of variance52
6757816321discrete random variablesa fixed set of possible x values (whole numbers)53
6757816322continuous random variables-x takes all values in an interval of numbers -can be represented by a density curve (area of 1, on or above the horizontal axis)54
6757816323What is the variance of the sum of 2 random variables X and Y?(σx)²+(σy)², but ONLY if x and y are independent.55
6757816324mutually exclusiveno outcomes in common56
6757816325addition rule for mutually exclusive events P (A U B)P(A)+P(B)57
6757816326complement rule P(A^C)1-P(A)58
6757816327general addition rule (not mutually exclusive) P(A U B)P(A)+P(B)-P(A n B)59
6757816328intersection P(A n B)both A and B will occur60
6757816329conditional probability P (A | B)P(A n B) / P(B)61
6757816330independent events (how to check independence)P(A) = P(A|B) P(B)= P(B|A)62
6757816331multiplication rule for independent events P(A n B)P(A) x P(B)63
6757816332general multiplication rule (non-independent events) P(A n B)P(A) x P(B|A)64
6757816333sample spacea list of possible outcomes65
6757816334probability modela description of some chance process that consists of 2 parts: a sample space S and a probability for each outcome66
6757816335eventany collection of outcomes from some chance process, designated by a capital letter (an event is a subset of the sample space)67
6757816336What is the P(A) if all outcomes in the sample space are equally likely?P(A) = (number of outcomes corresponding to event A)/(total number of outcomes in sample space)68
6757816337Complementprobability that an event does not occur69
6757816338What is the sum of the probabilities of all possible outcomes?170
6757816339What is the probability of two mutually exclusive events?P(A U B)= P(A)+P(B)71
6757816340five basic probability rules1. for event A, 0≤P(A)≤1 2. P(S)=1 3. If all outcomes in the sample space are equally likely, P(A)=number of outcomes corresponding to event A / total number of outcomes in sample space 4. P(A^C) = 1-P(A) 5. If A and B are mutually exclusive, P(A n B)=P(A)+P(B)72
6757816341When is a two-way table helpfuldisplays the sample space for probabilities involving two events more clearly73
6757816342In statistics, what is meant by the word "or"?could have either event or both74
6757816343When can a Venn Diagram be helpful?visually represents the probabilities of not mutually exclusive events75
6757816344What is the general addition rule for two events?If A and B are any two events resulting from some chance process, then the probability of A or B (or both) is P(A U B)= P(A)+P(B)-P(A n B)76
6757816345What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur77
6757816346What does the union of two or more events mean?either event A or event B (or both) occurs78
6757816347What is the law of large numbers?If we observe more and more repetitions of any chance process, the proportion of times that a specific outcome occurs approaches a single value, which we can call the probability of that outcome79
6757816348the probability of any outcome...is a number between 0 and 1 that describes the proportion of times the outcome would occur in a very long series of repetitions80
6757816349How do you interpret a probability?We interpret probability to represent the most accurate results if we did an infinite amount of trials81
6757816350What are the two myths about randomness?1. Short-run regularity --> the idea that probability is predictable in the short run 2. Law of Averages --> people except the alternative outcome to follow a different outcome82
6757816351simulationthe imitation of chance behavior, based on a model that accurately reflects the situation83
6757816352Name and describe the four steps in performing a simulation1. State: What is the question of interest about some chance process 2. Plan: Describe how to use a chance device to imitate one repetition of process; clearly identify outcomes and measured variables 3. Do: Perform many repetitions of the simulation 4. Conclude: results to answer question of interest84
6757816353What are some common errors when using a table of random digits?not providing a clear description of the simulation process for the reader to replicate the simulation85
6757816354What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur86
6757816355sampleThe part of the population from which we actually collect information. We use information from a sample to draw conclusions about the entire population87
6757816356populationIn a statistical study, this is the entire group of individuals about which we want information88
6757816357sample surveyA study that uses an organized plan to choose a sample that represents some specific population. We base conclusions about the population on data from the sample.89
6757816358convenience sampleA sample selected by taking the members of the population that are easiest to reach; particularly prone to large bias.90
6757816359biasThe design of a statistical study shows ______ if it systematically favors certain outcomes.91
6757816360voluntary response samplePeople decide whether to join a sample based on an open invitation; particularly prone to large bias.92
6757816361random samplingThe use of chance to select a sample; is the central principle of statistical sampling.93
6757816362simple random sample (SRS)every set of n individuals has an equal chance to be the sample actually selected94
6757816363strataGroups of individuals in a population that are similar in some way that might affect their responses.95
6757816364stratified random sampleTo select this type of sample, first classify the population into groups of similar individuals, called strata. Then choose a separate SRS from each stratum to form the full sample.96
6757816365cluster sampleTo take this type of sample, first divide the population into smaller groups. Ideally, these groups should mirror the characteristics of the population. Then choose an SRS of the groups. All individuals in the chosen groups are included in the sample.97
6757816366inferenceDrawing conclusions that go beyond the data at hand.98
6757816367margin of errorTells how close the estimate tends to be to the unknown parameter in repeated random sampling.99
6757816368sampling frameThe list from which a sample is actually chosen.100
6757816369undercoverageOccurs when some members of the population are left out of the sampling frame; a type of sampling error.101
6757816370nonresponseOccurs when a selected individual cannot be contacted or refuses to cooperate; an example of a nonsampling error.102
6757816371wording of questionsThe most important influence on the answers given to a survey. Confusing or leading questions can introduce strong bias, and changes in wording can greatly change a survey's outcome. Even the order in which questions are asked matters.103
6757816372observational studyObserves individuals and measures variables of interest but does not attempt to influence the responses.104
6757816373experimentDeliberately imposes some treatment on individuals to measure their responses.105
6757816374explanatory variableA variable that helps explain or influences changes in a response variable.106
6757816375response variableA variable that measures an outcome of a study.107
6757816376lurking variablea variable that is not among the explanatory or response variables in a study but that may influence the response variable.108
6757816377treatmentA specific condition applied to the individuals in an experiment. If an experiment has several explanatory variables, a treatment is a combination of specific values of these variables.109
6757816378experimental unitthe smallest collection of individuals to which treatments are applied.110
6757816379subjectsExperimental units that are human beings.111
6757816380factorsthe explanatory variables in an experiment are often called this112
6757816381random assignmentAn important experimental design principle. Use some chance process to assign experimental units to treatments. This helps create roughly equivalent groups of experimental units by balancing the effects of lurking variables that aren't controlled on the treatment groups.113
6757816382replicationAn important experimental design principle. Use enough experimental units in each group so that any differences in the effects of the treatments can be distinguished from chance differences between the groups.114
6757816383double-blindAn experiment in which neither the subjects nor those who interact with them and measure the response variable know which treatment a subject received.115
6757816384single-blindAn experiment in which either the subjects or those who interact with them and measure the response variable, but not both, know which treatment a subject received.116
6757816385placeboan inactive (fake) treatment117
6757816386placebo effectDescribes the fact that some subjects respond favorably to any treatment, even an inactive one118
6757816387blockA group of experimental units that are known before the experiment to be similar in some way that is expected to affect the response to the treatments.119
6757816388inference about the populationUsing information from a sample to draw conclusions about the larger population. Requires that the individuals taking part in a study be randomly selected from the population of interest.120
6757816389inference about cause and effectUsing the results of an experiment to conclude that the treatments caused the difference in responses. Requires a well-designed experiment in which the treatments are randomly assigned to the experimental units.121
6757816390lack of realismWhen the treatments, the subjects, or the environment of an experiment are not realistic. Lack of realism can limit researchers' ability to apply the conclusions of an experiment to the settings of greatest interest.122
6757816391institutional review boardA basic principle of data ethics. All planned studies must be approved in advance and monitored by _____________ charged with protecting the safety and well-being of the participants.123
6757816392informed consentA basic principle of data ethics. Individuals must be informed in advance about the nature of a study and any risk of harm it may bring. Participating individuals must then consent in writing.124
6757816393simulationa model of random events125
6757816394censusa sample that includes the entire population126
6757816395population parametera number that measures a characteristic of a population127
6757816396systematic sampleevery fifth individual, for example, is chosen128
6757816397multistage samplea sampling design where several sampling methods are combined129
6757816398sampling variabilitythe naturally occurring variability found in samples130
6757816399levelsthe values that the experimenter used for a factor131
6757816400the four principles of experimental designcontrol, randomization, replication, and blocking132
6757816401completely randomized designa design where all experimental units have an equal chance of receiving any treatment133
6757816402interpreting p valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).134
6757816403p̂1-p̂2 center, shape, and spreadcenter: p1-p2 shape: n1p1, n1(1-p1), n2p2, and n2(1-p2) ≥ 10 spread (if 10% condition checks): √((p1(1-p1)/n1)+(p2(1-p2)/n2)135
6757816404probability of getting a certain p̂1-p̂2 (ex. less than .1)plug in center and spread into bell curve, find probability136
6757816405Confidence intervals for difference in proportions formula(p̂1-p̂2) plus or minus z*(√((p1(1-p1)/n1)+(p2(1-p2)/n2))137
6757816406When do you use t and z test/intervals?t for mean z for proportions138
6757816407Significance test for difference in proportions139
6757816408What is a null hypothesis?What is being claimed. Statistical test designed to assess strength of evidence against null hypothesis. Abbreviated by Ho.140
6757816409What is an alternative hypothesis?the claim about the population that we are trying to find evidence FOR, abbreviated by Ha141
6757816410When is the alternative hypothesis one-sided?Ha less than or greater than142
6757816411When is the alternative hypothesis two-sided?Ha is not equal to143
6757816412What is a significance level?fixed value that we compare with the P-value, matter of judgement to determine if something is "statistically significant".144
6757816413What is the default significance level?α=.05145
6757816414Interpreting the p-valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).146
6757816415p value ≤ αWe reject our null hypothesis. There is sufficient evidence to say that (Ha) is true.147
6757816416p value ≥ αWe fail to reject our null hypothesis. There is insufficient evidence to say that (Ho) is not true.148
6757816417reject Ho when it is actually trueType I Error149
6757816418fail to reject Ho when it is actually falseType II Error150
6757816419Power definitionprobability of rejecting Ho when it is false151
6757816420probability of Type I Errorα152
6757816421probability of Type II Error1-power153
6757816422two ways to increase powerincrease sample size/significance level α154
67578164235 step process: z/t testState --> Ho/Ha, define parameter Plan --> one sample, z test Check --> random/normal/independent Do --> find p hat, find test statistic (z), use test statistic to find p-value Conclude --> p value ≤ α reject Ho p value ≥ α fail to reject Ho155
6757816424Formula for test statistic (μ)156
6757816425Formula for test statistic (p̂) (where p represents the null)(p̂-p)/(√((p)(1-p))/n)157
6757816426probability of a Type II Error?overlap normal distribution for null and true. Find rejection line. Use normalcdf158
6757816427when do you use z tests?for proportions159
6757816428when do you use t tests?for mean (population standard deviation unknown)160
6757816429finding p value for t teststcdf(min, max, df)161
6757816430Sample paired t teststate--> Ho: μ1-μ2=0 (if its difference) plan --> one sample, paired t test check --> random, normal, independent do --> find test statistic and p value conclude --> normal conclusion162
6757816431What does statistically significant mean in context of a problem?The sample mean/proportion is far enough away from the true mean/proportion that it couldn't have happened by chance163
6757816432When doing a paired t-test, to check normality, what do you do?check the differences histogram (μ1-μ2)164
6757816433How to interpret a C% Confidence LevelIn C% of all possible samples of size n, we will construct an interval that captures the true parameter (in context).165
6757816434How to interpret a C% Confidence IntervalWe are C% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).166
6757816435What conditions must be checked before constructing a confidence interval?random, normal, independent167
6757816436C% confidence intervals of sample proportions, 5 step processState: Construct a C% confidence interval to estimate... Plan: one sample z-interval for proportions Check: Random, Normal, Independent Do: Find the standard error and z*, then p hat +/- z* Conclude: We are C% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).168
6757816437What's the z interval standard error formula?169
6757816438How do you find z*?InvNorm(#)170
6757816439How do you find the point estimate of a sample?subtract the max and min confidence interval, divide it by two (aka find the mean of the interval ends)171
6757816440How do you find the margin of error, given the confidence interval?Ask, "What am I adding or subtracting from the point estimate?" So find the point estimate, then find the difference between the point estimate and the interval ends172
6757816441Finding sample size proportions: When p hat is unknown, or you want to guarantee a margin of error less than or equal to:use p hat=.5173
6757816442Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *known*x bar +/- z*(σ/√n)174
6757816443Checking normal condition for z* (population standard deviation known)starts normal or CLT175
6757816444Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *unknown* (which is almost always true)x bar +/- t*(Sx/√n)176
6757816445degrees of freedomn-1177
6757816446How do you find t*?InvT(area to the left, df)178
6757816447What is the standard error?same as standard deviation, but we call it "standard error" because we plugged in p hat for p (we are estimating)179
6757816448a point estimator is a statistic that...provides an estimate of a population parameter.180
6757816449Explain the two conditions when the margin of error gets smaller.Confidence level C decreases, sample size n increases181
6757816450Does the confidence level tell us the chance that a particular confidence interval captures the population parameter?NO; the confidence interval gives us a set of plausible values for the parameter182
6757816451Sx and σx: which is which?Sx is for a sample, σx is for a population183
6757816452How do we know when do use a t* interval instead of a z interval?you are not given the population standard deviation184
6757816453Checking normal condition for t* (population standard deviation unknown)Normal for sample size... -n -n<15: if the data appears closely normal (roughly symmetric, single peak, no outliers)185
6757816454How to check if a distribution is normal for t*, population n<15plug data into List 1, look at histogram. Conclude with "The histogram looks roughly symmetric, so we should be safe to use the t distribution)186
6757816455t* confidence interval, 5 step processState: Construct a __% confidence interval to estimate... Plan: one sample t interval for a population mean Check: Random, Normal, Independent (for Normal, look at sample size and go from there) Do: Find the standard error (Sx/√n) and t*, then do x bar +/- t*(standard error) Conclude: We are __% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).187
6757816456margin of error formulaz* or t* (standard error)188
6757816457When calculating t interval, what is it and where do you find the data?x bar plus or minus t* (Sx/√n) -get x bar and Sx using 1 Var Stats -t*=Invt(area to the left, df) -population (n) will be given189
6757816458What is it looking for if it asks for the appropriate critical value?z/t* interval190

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