Tools in Inferential Statistics Quiz

Used to derive a generalization about the population from the sample.

Has information about the population parameter. 

Type of statistical analysis in which you put your assumptions about a population parameter to test.

It is the entire group you want to study.

The inferences they make aren't strong. 

Statistical tools are easy and efficient to use. 

The non parametric alternative of Paired T-test is the Unpaired T-test.

Knowing the types of variables is essential before deciding what statistical tool will be used.

Choose the test that fits the types of predictor or independent variables and outcome/dependent variables you have collected. 

Determining whether there is no statistically significant relationship between the independent and dependent variables is not important.

It is used in hypothesis testing. 

Assume that the sample data comes from a population that follows a normal distribution

What is the level of measurement used in parametric test?

More robust and flexible type of test.

Used to determine whether or not the means of two samples are equal and whether or not two samples are likely to come from the same population.