Exam 3 Cheat Sheet
Section 5A: Population and Sample
Population: Entire group of interest.
Sample: Subset of the population.
Sample Statistic: Summarizes sample data.
Population Parameter: Summarizes population data.
Types of Sampling
Simple Random: Equal chance of selection.
Stratified: Random sample from subgroups.
Systematic: Every kth member.
Convenience: Easily available individuals.
Types of Studies
Experiment (single/double blinding): Control for bias.
Observational Study: Observe without manipulation.
Case-Control Study: Compare groups with/without condition.
Representative Sample
Accurately reflects population characteristics.
Margin of Error
Range likely to contain population parameter.
Section 6A: Descriptive Statistics
Outliers: Extreme values affecting the mean.
Skewness: Asymmetry of distribution.
Left-skewed: Skewed to the left.
Right-skewed: Skewed to the right.
Symmetric: Evenly distributed.
Distribution Shapes
Normal: Bell-shaped, symmetric.
Multimodal: Multiple peaks.
Section 7A: Probability
Subjective Method: Based on personal belief.
Probabilities range from 0 to 1.
Probability of 1: Certain event.
Probability of 0: Impossible event.
Confidence Interval
Range where a parameter likely falls.
Measures of Central Tendency
Mean: Average value.
Median: Middle value.
Mode: Most frequent value.
Measures of Variation
Range: Max - Min value.
Five-Number Summary
Min, Q1, Median, Q3, Max.
Boxplots
Visual representation of five-number summary.
Standard Deviation
s = \sqrt{\frac{\sum (x_i - \bar{x})^2}{n-1}}
Range Rule of Thumb
s \approx \frac{Range}{4}
Empirical Rule (68-95-99.7 Rule)
68% within 1 standard deviation.
95% within 2 standard deviations.
99.7% within 3 standard deviations.
Z-Score
z = \frac{x - \mu}{\sigma}
Combinations
Multiply possibilities.
Permutations
Arrangements matter.
Probability Calculations
P(event) = \frac{Favorable \; Outcomes}{Total \; Outcomes}
Relative Frequency Method
P(event) = \frac{Number \; of \; times \; event \; occurred}{Total \; number \; of \; observations}
Odds
$$Odds = \frac{P(