Quantitative Methods:bionmial Distribution Flashcards
1
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Describe the p value
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If the p value is less than 0.05 you reject the hypothesis
If the p value is greater than 0.05 you accept your hypothesis
2
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What is the null hypothesis
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Is a hypothesis against the research question, claiming that there is no difference in the result
3
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What are the two types of error
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Type 1 false positive
Type 2 false negative
4
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Difference between correlation and regression
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Correlation does not allow prediction, regression does
5
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Why does the general linear model work
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Because it assumes the residuals will be normally distributed
6
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What is the purpose of the general linear model
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It’s to assess the strengths and directions of relationships and differences
Eg does cholesterol level affect how well the intervention works
