Exam 16: Frequency Distribution, Hypothesis Testing, and Cross-Tabulation

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Chi-square analysis should NOT be conducted when the expected or theoretical frequency in any of the cells is less than ________.

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The valid percentage column in a frequency distribution represents percentages calculated by excluding the cases with missing values.

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A univariate hypothesis test using the standard normal distribution is called the ________.

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The probability of making a type I error is called the ________.

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A measure of central tendency given as the value that occurs the most in a sample distribution is called the median.

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Type II error occurs when the sample results lead to nonrejection of a null hypothesis that is in fact false.

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In a short essay, list and discuss at least three statistics associated with cross-tabulation.

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The difference between the smallest and largest values of a distribution is called the variance.

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Which of the following often follows a well-known distribution, such as the normal, t, or chi-square distribution?

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________ occurs when the sample results lead to the rejection of a null hypothesis that is in fact true.

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If the distribution is asymmetric and the variable is measured on a nominal scale, the ________ should be used as a measure of location.

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The value of the test statistic that divides the rejection and nonrejection regions is called the critical value.

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Type I error occurs when the sample results lead to the rejection of a null hypothesis that is in fact true.

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A measure of how close the sample has come to the null hypothesis is called the ________.

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If the distribution is asymmetric and the variable is measured on a nominal scale, the median should be used.

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Which of the following is used to estimate the average when the data have been collected using an interval or ratio scale?

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Cross-tabulation examines associations between variables, not causation.

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A measure of central tendency, given as the value above which half of the values fall and below which half of the values fall is called the ________.

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________ occurs when the sample results lead to nonrejection of a null hypothesis that is in fact false.

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Frequency data may be used to construct a histogram, or a vertical bar chart.

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