Statistics

Statistics

Matching

Match the correct test with the definition: One-sample test

Compare the sample to the population from which the hypothesis is drawn.

F-test

Also referred to the analysis of variance, (ANOVA). F-tests are used to determine whether groupings of data by category are meaningful.

Two-sample test

Compare two samples, typically experimental and control samples.

T-test

Compare the means of the data where normality and standard deviation may not be known; these are more relaxed statistical conditions. Compare two samples where it is impossible to control all variables that may influence the results. Compare the means of the data where normality and standard deviation are known; these are more tightly controlled statistical conditions.

Paired test

Z-test

Practice Problems

1. 2. 3. 4.

The suspect is not guilty The suspect is guilty

The suspect really was guilty and has gone free The suspect really was not guilty and has gone to prison

Chapter 8 Quiz

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

A A B C C

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