Random samples should act in a random (unpredictable) way... right? WRONG! As samples grow in size, the probability of randomly selecting samples with specific means becomes easier and easier to predict. I show how this is the logical result of the Central Limit Theorem using an easy to follow example.
Chapter 9: Sampling Distributions_
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Lessons
Introduction
1 | Distribution of One Sample Mean (Preview)
Here is an example of the most common exam style of question from Chapter 9. This question includes almost everything you’ll be expected to answer from this chapter in terms of sample means.
2 | Comparing Chapters 9 and 8
Chapters 8 and 9 both ask probability questions, they both work with continuous data, and they both rely on standard normal tables for finding probabilities - So how do we know when to use Chapter 9 techniques? It comes down to sample sizes and working with averages...
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3 | Probability of a Sample Mean
Some questions ask for the probability that the sample mean falls within a given range. The opposite is also asked: Which sample mean occurs with a given probability? To solve this, we just need to reverse the order of some of the steps in our solution.
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4 | Binomial vs. Sample Proportions
Some questions can be solved by the techniques in more than one chapter. There is a significant overlap between Chapter 7 binomial and Chapter 9 sample proportions. Both teach you how to find the probabilities of multiple nominal (binomial) outcomes. I explain here how Ch.9 sampling distributions can (sometimes) be the easiest way to solve a binomial problem.
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Comparing 2 Populations
The math in this kind of problem looks horrible, but I'll show you how we can find the probability of a difference in sample means quickly using the same simple steps that have worked throughout the rest of the chapter.
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Multiple Choice
Test your understanding of Chapter 9: Sampling Distributions - each question is accompanied by a mini-video lecture showing you how I decided which solution was the correct one.
