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14747758226How do you check if there is outliers?calculate IQR; anything above Q3+1.5(IQR) or below Q1-1.5(IQR) is an outlier0
14747758227If a graph is skewed, should we calculate the median or the mean? Why?median; it is resistant to skews and outliers1
14747758228If 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
14747758229What is in the five number summary?Minimum, Q1, Median, Q3, Maximum3
14747758230Relationship between variance and standard deviation?variance=(standard deviation)^24
14747758231variance definitionthe variance is roughly the average of the squared differences between each observation and the mean5
14747758232standard deviationthe standard deviation is the square root of the variance6
14747758233What should we use to measure spread if the median was calculated?IQR7
14747758234What should we use to measure spread if the mean was calculated?standard deviation8
14747758235What is the IQR? How much of the data does it represent?Q3-Q1; 50%9
14747758236How 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
14747758416What is the formula for standard deviation?11
14747758237Categorical variables vs. Quantitative VariablesCategorical: individuals can be assigned to one of several groups or categories Quantitative: takes numberical values12
14747758238If a possible outlier is on the fence, is it an outlier?No13
14747758239Things 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
14747758240Explain 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
14747758241What 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
14747758242What is a density curve?a curve that (a) is on or above the horizontal axis, and (b) has exactly an area of 117
14747758243Inverse Normwhen you want to find the percentile: invNorm (area, mean, standard deviation)18
14747758244z(x-mean)/standard deviation19
14747758245pth percentilethe value with p percent observations less than is20
14747758246cumulative relative frequency graphcan be used to describe the position of an individual within a distribution or to locate a specified percentile of the distribution21
14747758247How 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
14747758248rtells us the strength of a LINEAR association. -1 to 1. Not resistant to outliers23
14747758249r^2the proportion (percent) of the variation in the values of y that can be accounted for by the least squares regression line24
14747758250residual 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
14747758251regression 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
14747758252residual formularesidual=y-y(hat) aka observed y - predicted y27
14747758253What 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
14747758254What 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
14747758255nnumber of trials30
14747758256pprobability of success31
14747758257knumber of successes32
14747758258Binomial Formula for P(X=k)(n choose k) p^k (1-p)^(n-k)33
14747758259Binomial Calculator Function to find P(X=k)binompdf(n,p,k)34
14747758260Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≤k)binomcdf(n,p,k)35
14747758261Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-binomcdf(n,p,k-1)36
14747758262mean of a binomial distributionnp37
14747758263standard deviation of a binomial distribution√(np(1-p))38
14747758264Geometric Formula for P(X=k)(1-p)^(k-1) x p39
14747758265Geometric Calculator Function to find P(X=k)geometpdf(p,k)40
14747758266Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≤k)geometcdf(p,k)41
14747758267Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-geometcdf(p,k-1)42
14747758268Mean of a geometric distribution1/p=expected number of trials until success43
14747758269Standard deviation of a geometric distribution√((1-p)/(p²))44
14747758270What 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
14747758271how do you enter n choose k into the calculator?type "n" on home screen, go to MATH --> PRB --> 3: ncr, type "k"46
14747758272μ(x+y)μx+μy47
14747758273μ(x-y)μx-μy48
14747758274σ(x+y)√(σ²x+σ²y)49
14747758275What 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.50
14747758276What 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).51
14747758277σ(x-y)√(σ²x+σ²y) --> you add to get the difference because variance is distance from mean and you cannot have a negative distance52
14747758278calculate μx by handX1P1+X2P2+.... XKPK (SigmaXKPK)53
14747758279calculate var(x) by hand(X1-μx)²p(1)+(X2-μx)²p(2)+.... (Sigma(Xk-μx)²p(k))54
14747758280Standard deviationsquare root of variance55
14747758281discrete random variablesa fixed set of possible x values (whole numbers)56
14747758282continuous 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)57
14747758283What 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.58
14747758284mutually exclusiveno outcomes in common59
14747758285addition rule for mutually exclusive events P (A U B)P(A)+P(B)60
14747758286complement rule P(A^C)1-P(A)61
14747758287general addition rule (not mutually exclusive) P(A U B)P(A)+P(B)-P(A n B)62
14747758288intersection P(A n B)both A and B will occur63
14747758289conditional probability P (A | B)P(A n B) / P(B)64
14747758290independent events (how to check independence)P(A) = P(A|B) P(B)= P(B|A)65
14747758291multiplication rule for independent events P(A n B)P(A) x P(B)66
14747758292general multiplication rule (non-independent events) P(A n B)P(A) x P(B|A)67
14747758293sample spacea list of possible outcomes68
14747758294probability modela description of some chance process that consists of 2 parts: a sample space S and a probability for each outcome69
14747758295eventany collection of outcomes from some chance process, designated by a capital letter (an event is a subset of the sample space)70
14747758296What 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)71
14747758297Complementprobability that an event does not occur72
14747758298What is the sum of the probabilities of all possible outcomes?173
14747758299What is the probability of two mutually exclusive events?P(A U B)= P(A)+P(B)74
14747758300five 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)75
14747758301When is a two-way table helpfuldisplays the sample space for probabilities involving two events more clearly76
14747758302In statistics, what is meant by the word "or"?could have either event or both77
14747758303When can a Venn Diagram be helpful?visually represents the probabilities of not mutually exclusive events78
14747758304What 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)79
14747758305What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur80
14747758306What does the union of two or more events mean?either event A or event B (or both) occurs81
14747758307What 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 outcome82
14747758308the 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 repetitions83
14747758309How do you interpret a probability?We interpret probability to represent the most accurate results if we did an infinite amount of trials84
14747758310What 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 outcome85
14747758311simulationthe imitation of chance behavior, based on a model that accurately reflects the situation86
14747758312Name 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 interest87
14747758313What 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 simulation88
14747758314What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur89
14747758315sampleThe part of the population from which we actually collect information. We use information from a sample to draw conclusions about the entire population90
14747758316populationIn a statistical study, this is the entire group of individuals about which we want information91
14747758317sample 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.92
14747758318convenience sampleA sample selected by taking the members of the population that are easiest to reach; particularly prone to large bias.93
14747758319biasThe design of a statistical study shows ______ if it systematically favors certain outcomes.94
14747758320voluntary response samplePeople decide whether to join a sample based on an open invitation; particularly prone to large bias.95
14747758321random samplingThe use of chance to select a sample; is the central principle of statistical sampling.96
14747758322simple random sample (SRS)every set of n individuals has an equal chance to be the sample actually selected97
14747758323strataGroups of individuals in a population that are similar in some way that might affect their responses.98
14747758324stratified 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.99
14747758325cluster 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.100
14747758326inferenceDrawing conclusions that go beyond the data at hand.101
14747758327margin of errorTells how close the estimate tends to be to the unknown parameter in repeated random sampling.102
14747758328sampling frameThe list from which a sample is actually chosen.103
14747758329undercoverageOccurs when some members of the population are left out of the sampling frame; a type of sampling error.104
14747758330nonresponseOccurs when a selected individual cannot be contacted or refuses to cooperate; an example of a nonsampling error.105
14747758331wording 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.106
14747758332observational studyObserves individuals and measures variables of interest but does not attempt to influence the responses.107
14747758333experimentDeliberately imposes some treatment on individuals to measure their responses.108
14747758334explanatory variableA variable that helps explain or influences changes in a response variable.109
14747758335response variableA variable that measures an outcome of a study.110
14747758336lurking variablea variable that is not among the explanatory or response variables in a study but that may influence the response variable.111
14747758337treatmentA 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.112
14747758338experimental unitthe smallest collection of individuals to which treatments are applied.113
14747758339subjectsExperimental units that are human beings.114
14747758340factorsthe explanatory variables in an experiment are often called this115
14747758341random 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.116
14747758342replicationAn 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.117
14747758343double-blindAn experiment in which neither the subjects nor those who interact with them and measure the response variable know which treatment a subject received.118
14747758344single-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.119
14747758345placeboan inactive (fake) treatment120
14747758346placebo effectDescribes the fact that some subjects respond favorably to any treatment, even an inactive one121
14747758347blockA 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.122
14747758348inference 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.123
14747758349inference 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.124
14747758350lack 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.125
14747758351institutional 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.126
14747758352informed 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.127
14747758353simulationa model of random events128
14747758354censusa sample that includes the entire population129
14747758355population parametera number that measures a characteristic of a population130
14747758356systematic sampleevery fifth individual, for example, is chosen131
14747758357multistage samplea sampling design where several sampling methods are combined132
14747758358sampling variabilitythe naturally occurring variability found in samples133
14747758359levelsthe values that the experimenter used for a factor134
14747758360the four principles of experimental designcontrol, randomization, replication, and blocking135
14747758361completely randomized designa design where all experimental units have an equal chance of receiving any treatment136
14747758362interpreting p valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).137
14747758363p̂1-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)138
14747758364probability of getting a certain p̂1-p̂2 (ex. less than .1)plug in center and spread into bell curve, find probability139
14747758365Confidence intervals for difference in proportions formula(p̂1-p̂2) plus or minus z*(√((p1(1-p1)/n1)+(p2(1-p2)/n2))140
14747758366When do you use t and z test/intervals?t for mean z for proportions141
14747758417Significance test for difference in proportions142
14747758367What is a null hypothesis?What is being claimed. Statistical test designed to assess strength of evidence against null hypothesis. Abbreviated by Ho.143
14747758368What is an alternative hypothesis?the claim about the population that we are trying to find evidence FOR, abbreviated by Ha144
14747758369When is the alternative hypothesis one-sided?Ha less than or greater than145
14747758370When is the alternative hypothesis two-sided?Ha is not equal to146
14747758371What is a significance level?fixed value that we compare with the P-value, matter of judgement to determine if something is "statistically significant".147
14747758372What is the default significance level?α=.05148
14747758373Interpreting the p-valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).149
14747758374p value ≤ αWe reject our null hypothesis. There is sufficient evidence to say that (Ha) is true.150
14747758375p value ≥ αWe fail to reject our null hypothesis. There is insufficient evidence to say that (Ho) is not true.151
14747758376reject Ho when it is actually trueType I Error152
14747758377fail to reject Ho when it is actually falseType II Error153
14747758378Power definitionprobability of rejecting Ho when it is false154
14747758379probability of Type I Errorα155
14747758380probability of Type II Error1-power156
14747758381two ways to increase powerincrease sample size/significance level α157
147477583825 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 Ho158
14747758418Formula for test statistic (μ)159
14747758383Formula for test statistic (p̂) (where p represents the null)(p̂-p)/(√((p)(1-p))/n)160
14747758384probability of a Type II Error?overlap normal distribution for null and true. Find rejection line. Use normalcdf161
14747758385when do you use z tests?for proportions162
14747758386when do you use t tests?for mean (population standard deviation unknown)163
14747758387finding p value for t teststcdf(min, max, df)164
14747758388Sample 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 conclusion165
14747758389What 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 chance166
14747758390When doing a paired t-test, to check normality, what do you do?check the differences histogram (μ1-μ2)167
14747758391How 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).168
14747758392How to interpret a C% Confidence IntervalWe are C% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).169
14747758393What conditions must be checked before constructing a confidence interval?random, normal, independent170
14747758394C% 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).171
14747758419What's the z interval standard error formula?172
14747758395How do you find z*?InvNorm(#)173
14747758396How 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)174
14747758397How 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 ends175
14747758398Finding 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=.5176
14747758399Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *known*x bar +/- z*(σ/√n)177
14747758400Checking normal condition for z* (population standard deviation known)starts normal or CLT178
14747758401Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *unknown* (which is almost always true)x bar +/- t*(Sx/√n)179
14747758402degrees of freedomn-1180
14747758403How do you find t*?InvT(area to the left, df)181
14747758404What 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)182
14747758405a point estimator is a statistic that...provides an estimate of a population parameter.183
14747758406Explain the two conditions when the margin of error gets smaller.Confidence level C decreases, sample size n increases184
14747758407Does 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 parameter185
14747758408Sx and σx: which is which?Sx is for a sample, σx is for a population186
14747758409How do we know when do use a t* interval instead of a z interval?you are not given the population standard deviation187
14747758410Checking 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)188
14747758411How 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)189
14747758412t* 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).190
14747758413margin of error formulaz* or t* (standard error)191
14747758414When 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 given192
14747758415What is it looking for if it asks for the appropriate critical value?z/t* interval193

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