Sampling Distributions and Estimators

Sampling Distributions and Estimators

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial covers key concepts in sampling distribution, including the role of the mean and variability in normal distributions. It explains the concept of an unbiased estimator and how sample size affects variability. The tutorial also discusses the practical consequences of changing sample sizes and the importance of minimizing bias and variability in statistical estimates.

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the center of a normal distribution?

The mean

The range

The median

The mode

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the standard deviation in a normal distribution indicate?

The average value

The spread of the data

The highest value

The lowest value

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an unbiased estimator?

A statistic whose mean equals the parameter being estimated

A statistic that always overestimates the parameter

A statistic that always underestimates the parameter

A statistic that is not related to the parameter

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example given, what is the true population maximum?

150

100

75

50

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sampling distribution is more likely to be an unbiased estimator?

A distribution with no clear pattern

A roughly symmetric distribution

A distribution skewed to the right

A distribution skewed to the left

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are larger sample sizes preferred?

They decrease variability

They increase variability

They make calculations easier

They are more expensive

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to sampling variability when the sample size increases?

It increases

It decreases

It remains the same

It becomes unpredictable

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