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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.
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.
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.
How many standard normal distributions are there?
Only one. A normal, or Gaussian distribution is completely defined by its mean and variance. The standard normal has mean = 0 and variance = 1. There is no other parameter, so no other source of variability.
What determines numerical measures of center and spread are appropriate for describing a given distribution of quantitative variable?
The choice of numerical measures of center (mean, median) and spread (range, variance, standard deviation, interquartile range) depends on the distribution's shape and characteristics. For symmetric distributions without outliers, the mean and standard deviation are appropriate, while for skewed distributions or those with outliers, the median and interquartile range are more robust choices. Additionally, the presence of outliers can significantly affect the mean and standard deviation, making alternative measures more reliable. Understanding the data's distribution helps ensure that the selected measures accurately represent its central tendency and variability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
What is a z score and what its used for?
The Normal probability distribution is defined by two parameters: its mean and standard deviation (sd) and, between them, these two can define infinitely many different Normal distributions. The Normal distribution is very common but there is no simple way to use it to calculate probabilities. However, the probabilities for the Standard Normal distribution (mean = 0, sd = 1) have been calculated numerically and are tabulated for quick reference. The z-score is a linear transformation of a Normal variable and it allows any Normal distribution to be converted to the Standard Normal. Finding the relevant probabilities is then a simple task.
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 does it mean normal distribution?
The Normal distribution is a probability distribution of the exponential family. It is a symmetric distribution which is defined by just two parameters: its mean and variance (or standard deviation. It is one of the most commonly occurring distributions for continuous variables. Also, under suitable conditions, other distributions can be approximated by the Normal. Unfortunately, these approximations are often used even if the required conditions are not met!
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.
