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When it comes to comparing data from different distributions what is the benefit of normal standard distribution?
There may or may not be a benefit: it depends on the underlying distributions. Using the standard normal distribution, whatever the circumstances is naive and irresponsible. Also, it depends on what parameter you are testing for.
For comparing whether or not two distributions are the same, tests such as the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test or the Chi-Square goodness of fit test are often better. For testing the equality of variance, an F-test may be better.
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When comparing data from a different distributions what is the benefit of transforming data from these distributions to conform to the standard distribution?
Transforming data from different distributions to conform to a standard distribution, such as the normal distribution, allows for easier comparison and analysis. It standardizes the data, making it possible to apply statistical methods that assume normality, facilitating the use of z-scores and other techniques. This transformation also helps in identifying patterns and relationships across diverse datasets, enhancing interpretability and the validity of inferences drawn from the analysis.
Do some normal probability distributions have different means and different standard deviations?
Yes. Normal (or Gaussian) distribution are parametric distributions and they are defined by two parameters: the mean and the variance (square of standard deviation). Each pair of these parameters gives rise to a different normal distribution. However, they can all be "re-parametrised" to the standard normal distribution using z-transformations. The standard normal distribution has mean 0 and variance 1.
What is the benefit of transforming standard normal distributions to conform to the standard distribution?
There are no benefits in doing something that cannot be done. The standard normal distribution is not transformed to the standard distribution because the latter does not exist.
What role do z scores play in this transformation of data from multiple distributions to standard normal distribution?
Z-scores standardize data from various distributions by transforming individual data points into a common scale based on their mean and standard deviation. This process involves subtracting the mean from each data point and dividing by the standard deviation, resulting in a distribution with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1. This transformation enables comparisons across different datasets by converting them to the standard normal distribution, facilitating statistical analysis and interpretation.
Do normal probability distributions have different arithmetic means and different standard deviations?
Yes. And that is true of most probability distributions.
When comparing data from a different distributions what is the benefit of transforming data from these distributions to conform to the standard distribution?
Transforming data from different distributions to conform to a standard distribution, such as the normal distribution, allows for easier comparison and analysis. It standardizes the data, making it possible to apply statistical methods that assume normality, facilitating the use of z-scores and other techniques. This transformation also helps in identifying patterns and relationships across diverse datasets, enhancing interpretability and the validity of inferences drawn from the analysis.
Do some normal probability distributions have different means and different standard deviations?
Yes. Normal (or Gaussian) distribution are parametric distributions and they are defined by two parameters: the mean and the variance (square of standard deviation). Each pair of these parameters gives rise to a different normal distribution. However, they can all be "re-parametrised" to the standard normal distribution using z-transformations. The standard normal distribution has mean 0 and variance 1.
What is the benefit of transforming standard normal distributions to conform to the standard distribution?
There are no benefits in doing something that cannot be done. The standard normal distribution is not transformed to the standard distribution because the latter does not exist.
In what ways is the t distribution similar to the standard normal distribution?
Check the lecture on t distributions at StatLect. It is explained there.
What requirements are necessary for a normal probability distribution to be a standard normal probability distribution?
The normal distribution, also known as the Gaussian distribution, has a familiar "bell curve" shape and approximates many different naturally occurring distributions over real numbers.
What role do z scores play in this transformation of data from multiple distributions to standard normal distribution?
Z-scores standardize data from various distributions by transforming individual data points into a common scale based on their mean and standard deviation. This process involves subtracting the mean from each data point and dividing by the standard deviation, resulting in a distribution with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1. This transformation enables comparisons across different datasets by converting them to the standard normal distribution, facilitating statistical analysis and interpretation.
Do normal probability distributions have different arithmetic means and different standard deviations?
Yes. And that is true of most probability distributions.
What does the z stand for in distribution in statistics?
In statistics, the "z" in a z-distribution refers to a standardized score known as a z-score. This score indicates how many standard deviations an individual data point is from the mean of a distribution. The z-distribution is a specific type of normal distribution with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1, allowing for comparison of scores from different normal distributions.
What is the difference between t-distribution and standard normal distribution?
the t distributions take into account the variability of the sample standard deviations. I think that it is now common to use the t distribution when the population standard deviation is unknown, regardless of the sample size.
When comparing data between two different groupswhat do you do?
You make comparisons between their mean or median, their spread - as measured bu the inter-quartile range or standard deviation, their skewness, the underlying distributions.
Why standard deviation is best measure of dispersion?
standard deviation is best measure of dispersion because all the data distributions are nearer to the normal distribution.
Why normality is required for standard deviation application?
Because the z-score table, which is heavily related to standard deviation, is only applicable to normal distributions.
