Biological Statistics I (Exam I)

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Fall 2012


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  • 1. 

    Population Variance

    Correct Answer
    B.
    Explanation
    Population variance is a statistical measure that quantifies the spread or dispersion of a set of data values in a population. It is calculated by taking the average of the squared differences between each data point and the mean of the population. A higher variance indicates a wider distribution of data points, while a lower variance suggests a more concentrated distribution. This measure is useful in understanding the variability within a population and is commonly used in various fields such as finance, economics, and social sciences.

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    Population Mean

    Correct Answer
    A.
    Explanation
    The population mean is a statistical measure that represents the average value of a variable in a population. It is calculated by summing up all the values in the population and dividing it by the total number of observations. The population mean provides valuable information about the central tendency of the data and is often used to make inferences about the entire population.

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    Population Standard Deviation

    Correct Answer
    C.
    Explanation
    The population standard deviation is a measure of the spread or dispersion of values in a population. It quantifies how much the individual data points deviate from the mean of the population. A higher standard deviation indicates a greater variability in the data, while a lower standard deviation suggests that the data points are closer to the mean. It is calculated by taking the square root of the average of the squared differences between each data point and the mean of the population.

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    Standard Error

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    C.
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    Conditional Probability

    Correct Answer
    A.
    Explanation
    Conditional probability is a measure of the probability of an event occurring given that another event has already occurred. It is calculated by dividing the probability of the joint occurrence of the two events by the probability of the conditioning event. This concept is widely used in statistics and probability theory to analyze and predict the likelihood of events based on certain conditions or information. By understanding conditional probability, we can make more accurate predictions and decisions in various fields such as finance, healthcare, and engineering.

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    Binomial Probability

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    A.
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    Poisson Distribution

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    A.
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    Confidence Interval

    Correct Answer
    B.
    Explanation
    A confidence interval is a range of values that is used to estimate an unknown population parameter, such as a mean or proportion. It provides a measure of the uncertainty or variability associated with the estimate. The confidence interval is calculated based on a sample from the population and takes into account the sample size and the level of confidence desired. A higher confidence level will result in a wider interval, indicating greater uncertainty. The confidence interval allows us to make inferences about the population parameter with a certain level of confidence.

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