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9854230299How do you check if there is outliers?calculate IQR; anything above Q3+1.5(IQR) or below Q1-1.5(IQR) is an outlier0
9854230300If a graph is skewed, should we calculate the median or the mean? Why?median; it is resistant to skews and outliers1
9854230301If 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
9854230302What is in the five number summary?Minimum, Q1, Median, Q3, Maximum3
9854230303Relationship between variance and standard deviation?variance=(standard deviation)^24
9854230304variance definitionthe variance is roughly the average of the squared differences between each observation and the mean5
9854230305standard deviationthe standard deviation is the square root of the variance6
9854230306What should we use to measure spread if the median was calculated?IQR7
9854230307What should we use to measure spread if the mean was calculated?standard deviation8
9854230308What is the IQR? How much of the data does it represent?Q3-Q1; 50%9
9854230309How 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
9854230489What is the formula for standard deviation?11
9854230310Categorical variables vs. Quantitative VariablesCategorical: individuals can be assigned to one of several groups or categories Quantitative: takes numberical values12
9854230311If a possible outlier is on the fence, is it an outlier?No13
9854230312Things 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
9854230313Explain 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
9854230314What 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
9854230315What is a density curve?a curve that (a) is on or above the horizontal axis, and (b) has exactly an area of 117
9854230316Inverse Normwhen you want to find the percentile: invNorm (area, mean, standard deviation)18
9854230317z(x-mean)/standard deviation19
9854230318pth percentilethe value with p percent observations less than is20
9854230319cumulative relative frequency graphcan be used to describe the position of an individual within a distribution or to locate a specified percentile of the distribution21
9854230320How 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
9854230321rtells us the strength of a LINEAR association. -1 to 1. Not resistant to outliers23
9854230322r^2the proportion (percent) of the variation in the values of y that can be accounted for by the least squares regression line24
9854230323residual 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
9854230324regression 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
9854230325residual formularesidual=y-y(hat) aka observed y - predicted y27
9854230326What 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
9854230327What 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
9854230328nnumber of trials30
9854230329pprobability of success31
9854230330knumber of successes32
9854230331Binomial Formula for P(X=k)(n choose k) p^k (1-p)^(n-k)33
9854230332Binomial Calculator Function to find P(X=k)binompdf(n,p,k)34
9854230333Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≤k)binomcdf(n,p,k)35
9854230334Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-binomcdf(n,p,k-1)36
9854230335mean of a binomial distributionnp37
9854230336standard deviation of a binomial distribution√(np(1-p))38
9854230337Geometric Formula for P(X=k)(1-p)^(k-1) x p39
9854230338Geometric Calculator Function to find P(X=k)geometpdf(p,k)40
9854230339Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≤k)geometcdf(p,k)41
9854230340Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-geometcdf(p,k-1)42
9854230341Mean of a geometric distribution1/p=expected number of trials until success43
9854230342Standard deviation of a geometric distribution√((1-p)/(p²))44
9854230343What 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
9854230344how do you enter n choose k into the calculator?type "n" on home screen, go to MATH --> PRB --> 3: ncr, type "k"46
9854230345μ(x+y) (Random Variables)μx+μy47
9854230346μ(x-y) (Random Variables)μx-μy48
9854230347σ(x+y) (Random Variables)√(σ²x+σ²y)49
9854230348What 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
9854230349What 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
9854230350σ(x-y)√(σ²x+σ²y) --> you add to get the difference because variance is distance from mean and you cannot have a negative distance52
9854230351calculate μx by handX1P1+X2P2+.... XKPK (SigmaXKPK)53
9854230352calculate var(x) by hand(X1-μx)²p(1)+(X2-μx)²p(2)+.... (Sigma(Xk-μx)²p(k))54
9854230353Standard deviationsquare root of variance55
9854230354discrete random variablesa fixed set of possible x values (whole numbers)56
9854230355continuous 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
9854230356What 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
9854230357mutually exclusiveno outcomes in common59
9854230358addition rule for mutually exclusive events P (A U B)P(A)+P(B)60
9854230359complement rule P(A^C)1-P(A)61
9854230360general addition rule (not mutually exclusive) P(A U B)P(A)+P(B)-P(A n B)62
9854230361intersection P(A n B)both A and B will occur63
9854230362conditional probability P (A | B)P(A n B) / P(B)64
9854230363independent events (how to check independence)P(A) = P(A|B) P(B)= P(B|A)65
9854230364multiplication rule for independent events P(A n B)P(A) x P(B)66
9854230365general multiplication rule (non-independent events) P(A n B)P(A) x P(B|A)67
9854230366sample spacea list of possible outcomes68
9854230367probability modela description of some chance process that consists of 2 parts: a sample space S and a probability for each outcome69
9854230368eventany collection of outcomes from some chance process, designated by a capital letter (an event is a subset of the sample space)70
9854230369What 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
9854230370Complementprobability that an event does not occur72
9854230371What is the sum of the probabilities of all possible outcomes?173
9854230372What is the probability of two mutually exclusive events?P(A U B)= P(A)+P(B)74
9854230373five 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
9854230374When is a two-way table helpfuldisplays the sample space for probabilities involving two events more clearly76
9854230375In statistics, what is meant by the word "or"?could have either event or both77
9854230376When can a Venn Diagram be helpful?visually represents the probabilities of not mutually exclusive events78
9854230377What 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
9854230378What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur80
9854230379What does the union of two or more events mean?either event A or event B (or both) occurs81
9854230380What 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
9854230381the 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
9854230382How do you interpret a probability?We interpret probability to represent the most accurate results if we did an infinite amount of trials84
9854230383What 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
9854230384simulationthe imitation of chance behavior, based on a model that accurately reflects the situation86
9854230385Name 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
9854230386What 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
9854230387What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur89
9854230388sampleThe part of the population from which we actually collect information. We use information from a sample to draw conclusions about the entire population90
9854230389populationIn a statistical study, this is the entire group of individuals about which we want information91
9854230390sample 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
9854230391convenience sampleA sample selected by taking the members of the population that are easiest to reach; particularly prone to large bias.93
9854230392biasThe design of a statistical study shows ______ if it systematically favors certain outcomes.94
9854230393voluntary response samplePeople decide whether to join a sample based on an open invitation; particularly prone to large bias.95
9854230394random samplingThe use of chance to select a sample; is the central principle of statistical sampling.96
9854230395simple random sample (SRS)every set of n individuals has an equal chance to be the sample actually selected97
9854230396strataGroups of individuals in a population that are similar in some way that might affect their responses.98
9854230397stratified 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
9854230398cluster 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
9854230399inferenceDrawing conclusions that go beyond the data at hand.101
9854230400margin of errorTells how close the estimate tends to be to the unknown parameter in repeated random sampling.102
9854230401sampling frameThe list from which a sample is actually chosen.103
9854230402undercoverageOccurs when some members of the population are left out of the sampling frame; a type of sampling error.104
9854230403nonresponseOccurs when a selected individual cannot be contacted or refuses to cooperate; an example of a nonsampling error.105
9854230404wording 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
9854230405observational studyObserves individuals and measures variables of interest but does not attempt to influence the responses.107
9854230406experimentDeliberately imposes some treatment on individuals to measure their responses.108
9854230407explanatory variableA variable that helps explain or influences changes in a response variable.109
9854230408response variableA variable that measures an outcome of a study.110
9854230409lurking variablea variable that is not among the explanatory or response variables in a study but that may influence the response variable.111
9854230410treatmentA 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
9854230411experimental unitthe smallest collection of individuals to which treatments are applied.113
9854230414random 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.114
9854230415replicationAn 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.115
9854230416double-blindAn experiment in which neither the subjects nor those who interact with them and measure the response variable know which treatment a subject received.116
9854230417single-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.117
9854230418placeboan inactive (fake) treatment118
9854230419placebo effectDescribes the fact that some subjects respond favorably to any treatment, even an inactive one119
9854230420blockA 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.120
9854230421inference 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.121
9854230422inference 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.122
9854230426simulationa model of random events123
9854230427censusa sample that includes the entire population124
9854230428population parametera number that measures a characteristic of a population125
9854230429systematic sampleevery fifth individual, for example, is chosen126
9854230430multistage samplea sampling design where several sampling methods are combined127
9854230431sampling variabilitythe naturally occurring variability found in samples128
9854230432levelsthe values that the experimenter used for a factor129
9854230433the four principles of experimental designcontrol, randomization, replication, and blocking130
9854230434completely randomized designa design where all experimental units have an equal chance of receiving any treatment131
9854230435interpreting p valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).132
9854230436p̂1-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)133
9854230437probability of getting a certain p̂1-p̂2 (ex. less than .1)plug in center and spread into bell curve, find probability134
9854230438Confidence intervals for difference in proportions formula(p̂1-p̂2) plus or minus z*(√((p1(1-p1)/n1)+(p2(1-p2)/n2))135
9854230439When do you use t and z test/intervals?t for mean z for proportions136
9854230490Significance test for difference in proportions137
9854230440What is a null hypothesis?What is being claimed. Statistical test designed to assess strength of evidence against null hypothesis. Abbreviated by Ho.138
9854230441What is an alternative hypothesis?the claim about the population that we are trying to find evidence FOR, abbreviated by Ha139
9854230442When is the alternative hypothesis one-sided?Ha less than or greater than140
9854230443When is the alternative hypothesis two-sided?Ha is not equal to141
9854230444What is a significance level?fixed value that we compare with the P-value, matter of judgement to determine if something is "statistically significant".142
9854230445What is the default significance level?α=.05143
9854230446Interpreting the p-valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).144
9854230447p value ≤ αWe reject our null hypothesis. There is sufficient evidence to say that (Ha) is true.145
9854230448p value ≥ αWe fail to reject our null hypothesis. There is insufficient evidence to say that (Ho) is not true.146
9854230449reject Ho when it is actually trueType I Error147
9854230450fail to reject Ho when it is actually falseType II Error148
9854230451Power definitionprobability of rejecting Ho when it is false149
9854230452probability of Type I Errorα150
9854230453probability of Type II Error1-power151
9854230454two ways to increase powerincrease sample size/significance level α152
98542304555 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 Ho153
9854230491Formula for test statistic (μ)154
9854230456Formula for test statistic (p̂) (where p represents the null)(p̂-p)/(√((p)(1-p))/n)155
9854230457probability of a Type II Error?overlap normal distribution for null and true. Find rejection line. Use normalcdf156
9854230458when do you use z tests?for proportions157
9854230459when do you use t tests?for mean (population standard deviation unknown)158
9854230460finding p value for t teststcdf(min, max, df)159
9854230461Sample 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 conclusion160
9854230462What 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 chance161
9854230463When doing a paired t-test, to check normality, what do you do?check the differences histogram (μ1-μ2)162
9854230464How 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).163
9854230465How to interpret a C% Confidence IntervalWe are C% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).164
9854230466What conditions must be checked before constructing a confidence interval?random, normal, independent165
9854230467C% 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).166
9854230492What's the z interval standard error formula?167
9854230468How do you find z*?InvNorm(#)168
9854230469How 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)169
9854230470How 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 ends170
9854230471Finding 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= 0.5171
9854230472Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *known*x bar +/- z*(σ/√n)172
9854230473Checking normal condition for z* (population standard deviation known)starts normal or CLT173
9854230474Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *unknown* (which is almost always true)x bar +/- t*(Sx/√n)174
9854230475degrees of freedomn-1175
9854230476How do you find t*?InvT(area to the left, df)176
9854230477What 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)177
9854230478a point estimator is a statistic that...provides an estimate of a population parameter.178
9854230479Explain the two conditions when the margin of error gets smaller.Confidence level C decreases, sample size n increases179
9854230480Does 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 parameter180
9854230481Sx and σx: which is which?Sx is for a sample, σx is for a population181
9854230482How do we know when do use a t* interval instead of a z interval?you are not given the population standard deviation182
9854230483Checking 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)183
9854230484How 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)184
9854230485t* 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).185
9854230486margin of error formulaz* or t* (standard error)186
9854230487When 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 given187
9854230488What is it looking for if it asks for the appropriate critical value?z/t* interval188

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