Population parameters or population characteristics can be estimated by taking representative samples of a population. In other words, conclusions about an entire population can be inferred from a sampling of that population. This sampling of the population can then be examined, and inferences made about the general population it represents. Various measures provide different types […]
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Identify 4 different types of data you have encountered today or this week.
Data and statistics are shared with us every day. In this course, you have explored data, visualizing data, central tendency, descriptive statistics, and basics of inferential statistics. You reflected about your experience and thoughts about data. Now that you have learned some additional statistics concepts, let’s reflect again. Respond to the following in a minimum […]
Would you prefer to use the mean or the medianas this dataset’s measure of central tendency-Why?
Week 2 Discussion Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: The most frequently used measures of central tendency for quantitative data are the mean and the median. The following table shows civil service examination scores from 24 applicants to law enforcement jobs: 83 74 85 79 82 67 78 70 18 93 […]
Describe the Sun Coast data using the descriptive statistics tools discussed in the unit lesson. Establish whether assumptions are met to use parametric statistical procedures.
Unit 4 Scholarly Activity Research Methods Descriptive Statistics Analysis Describe the Sun Coast data using the descriptive statistics tools discussed in the unit lesson. Establish whether assumptions are met to use parametric statistical procedures. Repeat the tasks below for each tab in the Sun Coast research study data set. Utilize the Unit IV Scholarly Activity […]
Do you think you obtained a random sample (did everyone/thing in the population have an equal opportunity to be surveyed)? Explain.
The aim of the study is to find out if there is an association between body weight and calorie intake. Outline of the report Purpose Statement: The aim of the study is to find out if there is an association between body weight and calorie intake. Research Question: Is the daily calorie intake associated with […]
