Confidence Intervals for the Difference Between 2 Proportions

Confidence Intervals for the Difference Between 2 Proportions

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Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

CCSS
HSS.IC.B.4, 7.SP.C.5, HSS.ID.A.4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a confidence interval?

Back

A confidence interval is a range of values, derived from sample statistics, that is likely to contain the value of an unknown population parameter. It is expressed with a certain level of confidence, such as 90% or 95%.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if a confidence interval includes 0?

Back

If a confidence interval includes 0, it suggests that there is no statistically significant difference between the two proportions being compared.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the null hypothesis (H0) in hypothesis testing?

Back

The null hypothesis (H0) is a statement that there is no effect or no difference, and it serves as the default assumption that any observed difference is due to sampling variability.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the alternative hypothesis (Ha)?

Back

The alternative hypothesis (Ha) is a statement that indicates the presence of an effect or a difference, opposing the null hypothesis.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a test statistic?

Back

A test statistic is a standardized value that is calculated from sample data during a hypothesis test. It is used to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a p-value represent?

Back

A p-value represents the probability of obtaining test results at least as extreme as the observed results, assuming that the null hypothesis is true.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance level (alpha)?

Back

The significance level (alpha) is the threshold for determining whether a p-value indicates a statistically significant result, commonly set at 0.05 or 0.01.

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