Statistics Flashcards

(4 cards)

1
Q

why is a t test better than finding a range?

A
  • less affected by anomalies
  • takes into account every value in data
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2
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when is an unpaired t test used?

A

when you’re comparing means

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3
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what does standard deviation measure?

A
  • spread of data around mean
  • EXCLUDES extreme values
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4
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what does a T test do? (Unpaired and paired)

A
  • compares two means
  • to see if there’s a significant difference
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