Practice Types Of Statistical Tests (4.4) - Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing

Practice: Types of Statistical Tests

Lesson 4.4Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing

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Question 1.
What is a Z-test used for?
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Think about the sample size and if the standard deviation is known.
Question 2.
Name one type of T-test.
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Think of comparisons to known population standards.
3Question 3.
When is a Z-test appropriate?
- When the sample size is small
- When the population standard deviation is known
- When the data is categorical
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Consider the requirements for applying a Z-test.
4Question 4.
True or False: A T-test can be used for both paired and independent samples.
- True
- False
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Think of the different contexts a T-test may be used.
Question 5.
If a researcher finds a significant result in an ANOVA test, what are the next steps they should take to understand which groups are different?
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Think about the follow-up steps to a significant test result.
Question 6.
Design a study and specify which statistical tests you would use based on your sample size and data type for your hypothesis.
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Consider your data's characteristics and what tests suit those.

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