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Statistics Week 13 To 20
Statistics Week 13 To 20
Binomial Experiment
It is useful for describing the number of events that will occur during a specific interval of time or in a specific
distance, area, or volume.
Poisson Experiment
t is applied when the probability of success are not the same from trial to trial.
Hypergeometric Experiment
True
Binomial Experiment
Five balls numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are placed in a box. One is selected, its number is noted and then it is
replaced. If this experiment is repeated many times, find the mean of the numbers on the balls.
Standard deviation
It is a mapping or list of all values of a random variable to their corresponding probabilities for a given sample
space.
Probability Distribution
Standard deviation
This is a complete description of all the possible values of the random variable, along with their associated
probabilities.
Probability Distribution
Standard deviation
Probability
Five balls numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are placed in a box. One is selected, its number is noted and then it is
replaced. If this experiment is repeated many times, find the variance of the numbers on the balls.
Both A and B
When you roll the two dice, what is the probability that the sum is 9?
1/9
True
When you roll the two dice, what is the probability that the sum is 4?
1/12
DOLE found that 83% of Filipinos think that having a college education is important to succeed in life. If a
random sample of 7 Filipinos is selected, find the probability that exactly 4 will agree with that statement.
0.0816
Random variable
Random means that the experiment may result in one of several possible values of the variable.
True
True
Outcome
DOLE found that 83% of Filipinos think that having a college education is important to succeed in life. If a
random sample of 7 Filipinos is selected, find the probability that at most two people will agree with that
statement.
0.0021
True
True
Sample space
A package of 8 AAA size batteries contains 2 that are defective and 6 that are non – defective. If we select 4
batteries at random from the package, what is the probability that the sample contains exactly 1 defective
battery?
57.14%
These are random variables that can assume all values between any two specific values.
These are random variables that can assume only a countable number of values.
Five balls numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are placed in a box. One is selected, its number is noted and then it is
replaced. If this experiment is repeated many times, find the standard deviation of the numbers on the balls.
1.41
The mean, median and mode have different values in a normal distribution.
False
Random variables
True
There are only two possible outcomes for each trial, success and failure.
Binomial Experiment
The experiment consists of counting the number of events that will occur during a specific interval of time or
in a specific distance, area, or volume.
Poisson Experiment
These are random variables that can take on any of the countless number of values in an interval.
The area under the part of a normal curve that lies within three standard deviation of the mean is ________.
about 99.7%
The area under the part of a normal curve that lies within one standard deviation of the mean is ________.
about 68%
It is a measure of the number of standard deviations a particular data point is away from the mean.
z-score
Five hundred raffle tickets are sold at ₱25 each for three prizes of ₱4,000, ₱2,500, and ₱1,000. After each prize
drawing, the winner ticket is then returned to the collection of tickets. What is the mean or expected value if a
person purchases four tickets?
-₱41.60
A vintage car breaks down an average of four times per month. Find the probability that during the next
month this vintage card will have at most two breakdowns.
0.2381
Normal Distribution
What is the probability that the total of two dice will be greater than 9, given that the first die is a 5?
1/3
The area under the part of a normal curve that lies within two standard deviation of the mean is ________.
about 95%
These are random variables that can take on any of the countless number of values in an interval.
The experiment consists of counting the number of events that will occur during a specific interval of time or
in a specific distance, area, or volume.
Poisson Experiment
Five balls numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are placed in a box. One is selected, its number is noted and then it is
replaced. If this experiment is repeated many times, find the variance of the numbers on the balls.
The experiment consists of counting the number of events that will occur during a specific interval of time or
in a specific distance, area, or volume.
Poisson Experiment
The area under the part of a normal curve that lies within one standard deviation of the mean is ________.
about 68%
The area under the part of a normal curve that lies within three standard deviation of the mean is ________.
about 99.7%
Five balls numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are placed in a box. One is selected, its number is noted and then it is
replaced. If this experiment is repeated many times, find the mean of the numbers on the balls.
Both A and B
What is the probability that the total of two dice will be greater than 9, given that the first die is a 5?
1/3
Random variable
Probability
DOLE found that 83% of Filipinos think that having a college education is important to succeed in life. If a
random sample of 7 Filipinos is selected, find the probability that at most two people will agree with that
statement.
0.0021
Five balls numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are placed in a box. One is selected, its number is noted and then it is
replaced. If this experiment is repeated many times, find the variance of the numbers on the balls.
2
Standard deviation
True
Standard deviation
A vintage car breaks down an average of four times per month. Find the probability that during the next
month this vintage card will have at most two breakdowns.
0.2381
Random variables
Binomial Experiment
This is a complete description of all the possible values of the random variable, along with their associated
probabilities.
Probability Distribution
Five hundred raffle tickets are sold at ₱25 each for three prizes of ₱4,000, ₱2,500, and ₱1,000. After each prize
drawing, the winner ticket is then returned to the collection of tickets. What is the mean or expected value if a
person purchases four tickets?
-₱41.60
Random means that the experiment may result in one of several possible values of the variable.
True
True
Poisson Experiment
True
Binomial Experiment
Standard deviation
The mean, median and mode have different values in a normal distribution.
False
DOLE found that 83% of Filipinos think that having a college education is important to succeed in life. If a
random sample of 7 Filipinos is selected, find the probability that exactly 4 will agree with that statement.
0.0816
A package of 8 AAA size batteries contains 2 that are defective and 6 that are non – defective. If we select 4
batteries at random from the package, what is the probability that the sample contains exactly 1 defective
battery?
57.14%
Sample space
It is a mapping or list of all values of a random variable to their corresponding probabilities for a given sample
space.
Probability Distribution
True
When you roll the two dice, what is the probability that the sum is 9?
1/9
When you roll the two dice, what is the probability that the sum is 4?
1/12
There are only two possible outcomes for each trial, success and failure.
Binomial Experiment
These are random variables that can take on any of the countless number of values in an interval.
Normal Distribution
It is applied when the probability of success are not the same from trial to trial.
Hypergeometric Experiment
These are random variables that can assume only a countable number of values.
True
Standard deviation
Outcome
It is a measure of the number of standard deviations a particular data point is away from the mean
z-score
The area under the part of a normal curve that lies within two standard deviation of the mean is ________.
about 95%
These are random variables that can assume all values between any two specific values.
True
When all the points on a scatterplot lie on a straight line, you have what is called a perfect correlation
between the two variables.
Perfect correlation
Confidence Interval
To evaluate the sample mean against the hypothesized population mean, we use the concept of z scores to
determine how different the two means are.
True
Correct decision
The absolute value of the coefficient indicates the magnitude, or the strength, of the relationship.
True
It is a measure of the number of standard deviations a particular data point is away from the mean.
z-score
If the points are far away from one another, and the imaginary oval is very wide, this means that there is a
weak correlation between the variables.
True
This level indicates the level of assurance you have that the resulting confidence interval encloses the
unknown population mean.
Confidence level
An outlier is an extreme observation that does not fit the general correlation or regression pattern.
True
Random variable
The area under the part of a normal curve that lies within three standard deviation of the mean is ________.
about 99.7%
We use statistical tests to determine if the sample data give good evidence against the claim (H0).
True
If the points are close to one another and the width of the imaginary oval is small, this means that there is a
strong correlation between the variables
True
Regression coefficient
As the level of significance or alpha level increases, the probability of making a Type II error (β) decreases and
vice versa.
True
A hypothesis that defines a specific value of the population parameter that is of interest.
Null hypothesis
Error
It provides the general framework of what we are testing and how to perform the test.
Hypothesis
The alternative hypothesis states that there is no difference between the hypothesized population mean and
the sample mean.
False
Correct decision
As the confidence interval for a given statistic increases in length, the confidence level increases.
True
If the difference is very large, we accept our hypothesis about the population.
False
It is a statistic that is used to measure the strength and direction of a linear correlation.
-1
True
If the difference is very large, we accept our hypothesis about the population.
False
When there is no linear relationship between two variables, the correlation coefficient is _____.
It is applied when the probability of success are not the same from trial to trial.
Hypergeometric Experiment
It involves using data to calculate a line that best fits that data and then using that line to predict scores.
Linear regression
Zero correlation
The area under the part of a normal curve that lies within one standard deviation of the mean is ________.
about 68%
An influential point in regression is one whose removal would greatly impact the equation of the regression
line.
True
It is an index that describes the relationship and can take on values between 1.0 and +1.0, with a positive
correlation coefficient indicating a positive correlation and a negative correlation coefficient indicating a
negative correlation.
Correlation coefficient
It gives us a more precise measurement of the relationship between the two variables.
Correlation coefficient
The area under the part of a normal curve that lies within two standard deviation of the mean is ________.
about 95%
This is a complete description of all the possible values of the random variable, along with their associated
probabilities.
Probability Distribution
It is the amount that is added to and subtracted from the mean to construct the confidence interval.
Margin of error
A single-tail hypothesis simply states that the mean is greater or less than the hypothesized value.
True
The numerical measure that we use to determine the strength of the sample evidence we are willing to
consider strong enough to reject H0.
Level of significance
Bivariate
If our data results in a statistic that falls within the region determined by the level of significance then we
accept H0.
False
It gives us a more precise measurement of the relationship between the two variables.
Correlation coefficient
Error
unbiased
Find the sample size given 95% confidence, Margin of Error = 0.15 and p ̂ =0.25.
33
Given n=100, x̄ =45, s=2.0, 90% confidence. Assuming that the samples come from a normal distribution, find
the interval estimate of the population mean.
(43.355, 46.645)
zα2(σn−−√)��2(��)
Margin of Error
Question text
Given the problem in item 9, what does the answer tells about?
The confidence interval does not support the claim of Lim Electronics.
Find the sample size given 99% confidence, Margin of Error = 0.20 and ̂p =0.30.
35
The management of a local grocery store wants to estimate the average amount their customers spend at the
store to within 0.50 pesos, with a 90% confidence. What is the minimum sample size required, if the standard
deviation is assumed to be 4.50 pesos.
220
Given n=10, x̄ =28, s=2.0, 95% confidence. Assuming that the samples come from a normal distribution, find
the margin of error.
1.24
A survey was conducted from the 250 individuals. Based on the result of the survey, 170 are satisfied with the
current Local Government administration. Estimate the sample proportion ̂p of those who are not satisfied
based on the sample provided.
0.32
Find the sample size given 95% confidence, Margin of Error = 0.12 and ̂p = 0.30.
57
The Engineer of the building wants to use the proportion of the population to determine the sample size
needed to interview regarding their idea about the new color design of the building. He wants to be able to
assure with probability 0.90 that his error will be most 0.10. Similar surveys during past year that 85%
approved the new color design. How large a sample does the Engineer need?
196
Suppose a new cancer treatment is given to a sample of 500 patients. The treatment was successful for 300 of
the patients. Assume that these patients are representative of the population of individuals who have this
cancer.
Calculate the sample proportion that was successfully treated.
0.60
Find the sample size given 99% confidence, Margin of Error = 0.18 and ̂p =0.30.
43
Given n=100, x̄ =45, s=2.0, 90% confidence. Assuming that the samples come from a normal distribution, find
the interval estimate of the population mean.
(43.355, 46.645)
Point estimate is
Given the sample size (n=230) and sample proportion (p=0.35), find the approximate margin of error for the
95% confidence interval:
0.083
Find the sample size given 90% confidence, Margin of Error = 0.15 and ̂p =0.25.
23
p^∙(1−p^)∙(zα2∙σE)2�^•(1−�^)•(��2•��)2
Sample Size
Suppose a new cancer treatment is given to a sample of 500 patients. The treatment was successful for 300 of
the patients. Assume that these patients are representative of the population of individuals who have this
cancer.
Determine a 90% confidence interval for the proportion successful treated.
Given α=0.05 and the test statistics, decide whether the null hypothesis is to be rejected or accepted: 3.31
Reject
Given the problem in item 9, what does the answer tells about?
The confidence interval does not support the claim of Lim Electronics.
This refers to the area where the value of the test statistic lies for which we will reject the null hypothesis.
Margin of error is
The product of confidence coefficient and standard deviation divided by the square root of the sample size
Given α=0.05 and the test statistics, decide whether the null hypothesis is to be rejected or accepted:
– 0.6
Do not Reject
Given the sample size (n=230) and sample proportion (p=0.35), find the approximate margin of error for the
95% confidence interval:
0.083
Given the sample size (n=150) and sample proportion (p=0.35), find the approximate margin of error for the
95% confidence interval:
0.07
Values supporting the ___________________ occurs in the rejection region.
Suppose a new cancer treatment is given to a sample of 500 patients. The treatment was successful for 300 of
the patients. Assume that these patients are representative of the population of individuals who have this
cancer.
Calculate the sample proportion that was successfully treated.
0.60
Given α=0.05 and the test statistics, decide whether the null hypothesis is to be rejected or accepted:
0.131
Do not Reject
The Engineer of the building wants to use the proportion of the population to determine the sample size
needed to interview regarding their idea about the new color design of the building. He wants to be able to
assure with probability 0.90 that his error will be most 0.10. Similar surveys during past year that 85%
approved the new color design. How large a sample does the Engineer need?
196
A private organization telephone poll of 900 adults, aged 18 and older, living in the country found that 75% of
citizen feel confident in the accuracy of their doctor's advice, and don't feel the need to check for a second
opinion or do additional research. The margin of error for this survey was given as ±10 percentage points. Find
a 90% upper confidence interval estimate of the percent of adults who feel confident in the accuracy of their
doctor’s advice and don’t feel the need to check for a second opinion.
0.077
Find the sample size given 99% confidence, Margin of Error = 0.25 and ̂p =0.30.
23
Determine whether each of the following is a null of an alternative hypothesis: The average income of an
employee is 12,000 pesos.
Null hypothesis
0.32
Null hypothesis
A private organization telephone poll of 750 adults, aged 18 and older, living in the country found that 60% of
citizen feel confident in the accuracy of their doctor's advice, and don't feel the need to check for a second
opinion or do additional research. The margin of error for this survey was given as ± 20 percentage points.
Find a 95% confidence interval estimate of the percent of adults who feel confident in the accuracy of their
doctor’s advice and don’t feel the need to check for a second opinion.
(0.565, 0.640)
Given α=0.05 and the test statistics, decide whether the null hypothesis is to be rejected or accepted: 1.11
Do not Reject
0.025
Given the formula in determining the minimum sample size needed when estimating the population
proportion and if no approximation is known, what value of p̂ will be used?
0.5
Given the sample size (n=150) and sample proportion (p=0.35), find the approximate margin of error for the
95% confidence interval:
0.07
Supposed that the z is the test statistics for hypothesis testing, calculate the value of the z for each of the
following. Express your answer in 2 decimal places.
µ = 77, σ = 6, n = 109, x̄ = 78.2
2.09
Suppose a new cancer treatment is given to a sample of 500 patients. The treatment was successful for 300 of
the patients. Assume that these patients are representative of the population of individuals who have this
cancer.
Determine a 90% confidence interval for the proportion successful treated. 0.564 < p < 0.640
The management of a local grocery store wants to estimate the average amount their customers spend at the
store to within 0.50 pesos, with a 90% confidence. What is the minimum sample size required, if the standard
deviation is assumed to be 4.50 pesos.
220
Given the sample size (n=400) and sample proportion (p=0.70), find the approximate margin of error for the
99% confidence interval: 0.059
Find the sample size given 99% confidence, Margin of Error = 0.18 and ̂p =0.30. 43
Given n=100, x̄ =45, s=2.0, 90% confidence. Assuming that the samples come from a normal distribution, find
the interval estimate of the population mean. (43.355, 46.645)
This refers to the area where the value of the test statistic lies for which we will reject the null hypothesis.
In hypothesis testing, the computed statistics is compared to the critical value for decision making.
A Police Sub Station claims that 45% of crimes are related to cell phone snatching. In a random sample of 150
accidents, it is found that 60 of the accidents are related to cell phone snatching.
At the 10% level of significance, test the Police Sub Station claims. Based on the test, what can you conclude?
Accept the null hypothesis
About 30% of the male population living in an urban area smokes cigarette. A researcher believes that male
aged 16-30 are more likely smokes cigarette than other ages in the urban area population. The researcher
surveys 300 male aged 16-30 and finds that 80 of them smokes cigarette: What is the standard error of the
proportion? 0.026
When examining scatterplot and draw an ellipse around the data, long and narrow ellipses means Strong
linear association
The traffic management office claims that 65% of road accidents are related to motorcycles. In a random
sample of 200 accidents, it is found that 135 of the accidents are related to motorcycles.
At the 10% level of significance, test the traffic management office’s claim. Based on the test, what can you
conclude?
A businessman is increasing his price for processed food, claiming that the cost of labor and material is going
up and accounts for 75% of his budget. In a random sample of 10 of the processed food, it is found out that in
6 of the processed food, the cost of the material is higher.
What is the standard error of the proportion? 0.137
A Police Sub Station claims that 45% of crimes are related to cell phone snatching. In a random sample of 150
accidents, it is found that 60 of the accidents are related to cell phone snatching.
What is the observed value of the sample proportion? 0.400
Given the data, what is the strength of the association between the two variables. Weak linear association
A building contractor/engineer is increasing his price for building projects, claiming that the cost of labor and
material is going up and accounts for 65% of his budget. In a random sample of 30 of his projects it is found
that in 20 of the projects the cost of the material is higher. At the 5% level of significance, test the
contractor/engineer’s claim. Based on the test, what can you conclude? Accept the null hypothesis
When examining scatterplot and draw an ellipse around the data, long and narrow ellipses means Strong
linear association
A Police Sub Station claims that 45% of crimes are related to cell phone snatching. In a random sample of 150
accidents, it is found that 60 of the accidents are related to cell phone snatching.
What is the observed value of the sample proportion?
0.400
Given the data below, what is the direction of the association between the two variables.
The goal of examining bivariate data is to show some relativity or association between two or more variables.
The statement is FALSE.
scatter plot
scatter plot
A Police Sub Station claims that 45% of crimes are related to cell phone snatching. In a random sample of 150
accidents, it is found that 60 of the accidents are related to cell phone snatching.
At the 10% level of significance, test the Police Sub Station claims. Based on the test, what can you conclude?
A businessman is increasing his price for processed food, claiming that the cost of labor and material is going
up and accounts for 75% of his budget. In a random sample of 10 of the processed food, it is found out that in
6 of the processed food, the cost of the material is higher.
What is the test statistic for this scenario?
1.095
Question text
No apparent correlation
Y=x+4
FALSE
When slope is positive,
y increases as x increases
+1, -1
y = 2x + 5
Year is an example of a
Explanatory variable
Given the table and graph, determine the slope intercept equation.
y=-3x + 3
Trend line
y increases as x increases
Given the data below, what is the direction of the association between the two variables.
Response variable
The goal of examining bivariate data is to show some relativity or association between two or more variables.
scatter plot