Statistics Final Exam: Essay Questions and Research Critique

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This document is a final exam paper that assesses understanding of statistical concepts and the ability to critique a quantitative research article. It includes essay questions and a research critique. It is useful for exam preparation.

What's inside

  • Purpose of the final exam
  • Comparing two types of vaccines
  • Statistical significance vs practical significance
  • Correlation between IQ and GPA
  • Reaction times on a memory assessment

Who it is for: Students preparing for a final exam in statistics. (Undergraduate)

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Summary

Students learn about statistical concepts and research critique. They practise answering essay questions and critiquing a research study.

Part I: Essay Questions

Students answer three essay questions. They explain statistical concepts. They show understanding of research methods in statistics.

Part II: Research Critique

Students critique a quantitative research article. They examine the study's methods and results. They discuss the study's limitations.

Example Research Study

A study compares two types of flu vaccines. Students analyse the study's methods and results. They discuss the study's limitations and possible improvements.

Statistical Methods

Students learn about statistical tests. They practise conducting a z-test for proportions. They interpret p-values and confidence intervals.

Key terms

hypothesis
a statement that is tested in a study, such as the null hypothesis
p-value
a measure of the evidence against the null hypothesis
z-test
a statistical test used to compare proportions or means between two groups
confidence interval
a range of values that is likely to contain the true value of a parameter
descriptive statistics
summaries of data, such as mean, median, and standard deviation
limitation
a factor that weakens the validity or reliability of a study

Questions this document helps with

  • How do you compare two proportions in a statistical test?
  • What does a p-value tell you about a hypothesis?
  • How do you critique a quantitative research article?

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