Statistics Homework: Inferential Statistics and Regression Analysis

This statistics assignment focuses on several key concepts. Students are required to read sections on statistical terminology, sampling methods, and hypothesis testing. The assignment also includes watching videos and completing practice exercises on topics such as statistical studies, sampling, inferential statistics, regression analysis, and analysis of variance. The provided resources include links to Khan Academy videos and articles from various websites that explain statistical concepts and provide examples. The assignment aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of statistical principles and their practical applications. The assignment requires students to understand and apply concepts related to hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and other statistical methods. This assignment is designed to enhance students' understanding of statistical concepts and their application in real-world scenarios.

Module 4
Required Materials
Digital Readings
Read section A-K from
Lane, D. M., & Hebl, M. (n.d.). Online Statistics Education: Introduction. Retrieved from
http://onlinestatbook.com/2/introduction/introduction.html
Read sections External Validity, Sampling Terminology, Statistical Terms in Sampling,
Probability Sampling, and Nonprobability Sampling from
Trochim, W.M.K. (2006). Research methods knowledge base: Probability sampling. Retrieved
from http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/sampling.php
Trochim, W.M.K. (2006). Research methods knowledge base: Hypotheses. Retrieved from
http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/hypothes.php
Smith, M.K. (2012). Common mistakes in using statistics. Retrieved from
http://www.ma.utexas.edu/users/mks/statmistakes/errortypes.html
Videos and Exercises
Using the websites below, watch the videos and complete the practice exercises for the topics in
BOLD:
Khan Academy. (2014). Statistical studies. Retrieved from
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/probability/statistical-studies
 Types of statistical studies
Khan Academy. (2010). Surveys and samples. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=nabw6v93Xns
Khan Academy. (2014). Inferential statistics. Retrieved from
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/probability/statistics-inferential
 Hypothesis testing with one sample
Khan Academy. (2011). Regression line example. Retrieved from
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/probability/regression/regression-correlation/v/regression-
line-example

Khan Academy. (2011). Second regression example. Retrieved from
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/probability/regression/regression-correlation/v/second-
regression-example
Khan Academy. (2014). Inferential statistics. Retrieved from
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/probability/statistics-inferential
 Analysis of variance (videos)
Compute z-scores
Calculate probabilities using the z-table and z-scores
Basic Terms in Hypothesis Testing
Hypothesis Testing
Hypothesis Testing with One Sample- Type Errors
Linear Regression
Optional
Easton, V.J., & McColl, J.H. (n.d.). Statistics glossary. Retrieved from
http://www.stats.gla.ac.uk/steps/glossary/sampling.html