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This document outlines topics that will be covered on a statistics question paper, including: defining population and sample; the Central Limit Theorem and its importance; the concept and steps of hypothesis testing; distinguishing between correlation and causation; and describing linear regression analysis and how it can be used.

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This document outlines topics that will be covered on a statistics question paper, including: defining population and sample; the Central Limit Theorem and its importance; the concept and steps of hypothesis testing; distinguishing between correlation and causation; and describing linear regression analysis and how it can be used.

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Statistics Question Paper

1. Define the terms "population" and "sample" in statistics and explain the difference
between them. (5 marks)
2. What is the Central Limit Theorem, and why is it important in statistics? Provide
an example of its application. (8 marks)
3. Explain the concept of hypothesis testing and the steps involved in conducting a
hypothesis test. (10 marks)
4. Discuss the differences between correlation and causation in statistics, and provide
examples of each. (12 marks)
5. Describe the principles of linear regression analysis and how it is used to model
relationships between variables. Provide a hypothetical scenario to illustrate its
application. (15 marks)

Answers:
1. Population vs. Sample:
 Population: In statistics, a population refers to the entire group of individuals,
objects, or events that the researcher is interested in studying. It is the entire pool
from which a statistical sample is drawn.
 Sample: A sample is a subset of the population selected for study. It is
representative of the larger population and is used to make inferences or
generalizations about the population as a whole. Samples are often used in
research when it is impractical or impossible to study the entire population.
2. Central Limit Theorem (CLT):
 The Central Limit Theorem states that regardless of the shape of the population
distribution, the distribution of the sample means will approach a normal
distribution as the sample size increases. This theorem is important in statistics
because it allows researchers to make inferences about population parameters
based on sample data, even when the population distribution is unknown or non-
normal.
 For example, suppose we want to estimate the average height of all adult males in
a country. By collecting samples of various sizes from different regions and
calculating the sample means, we can use the Central Limit Theorem to infer the
population mean height and its confidence interval.
3. Hypothesis Testing:
 Hypothesis testing is a statistical method used to make inferences about
population parameters based on sample data. The process typically involves:
1. Formulating null and alternative hypotheses.
2. Choosing a significance level (alpha) to determine the threshold for
rejecting the null hypothesis.
3. Collecting and analyzing data using appropriate statistical tests.
4. Calculating a test statistic and comparing it to a critical value or p-value.
5. Drawing conclusions about the null hypothesis based on the test results.
 For example, a researcher may want to test whether a new drug is effective in
reducing blood pressure. The null hypothesis (H0) would be that the drug has no
effect, while the alternative hypothesis (Ha) would be that the drug does have an
effect. By conducting a hypothesis test using data from a clinical trial, the
researcher can determine whether there is sufficient evidence to reject the null
hypothesis in favor of the alternative hypothesis.
4. Correlation vs. Causation:
 Correlation: Correlation measures the strength and direction of the linear
relationship between two variables. It does not imply causation, meaning that just
because two variables are correlated does not necessarily mean that one causes the
other. For example, there may be a strong positive correlation between ice cream
sales and drowning deaths, but it would be incorrect to conclude that eating ice
cream causes drowning.
 Causation: Causation refers to a cause-and-effect relationship between two
variables, where changes in one variable directly influence changes in the other
variable. Establishing causation requires experimental evidence and controlling
for confounding variables. For example, a randomized controlled trial could be
conducted to determine whether a new medication causes a reduction in
symptoms compared to a placebo.
5. Linear Regression Analysis:
 Linear regression analysis is a statistical technique used to model the relationship
between two or more variables by fitting a linear equation to the observed data. It
aims to identify and quantify the strength and direction of the relationship
between the independent variable(s) (predictors) and the dependent variable
(outcome).
 For example, suppose we want to predict the sales volume of a product based on
advertising spending. We can use linear regression to estimate the linear
relationship between advertising expenditure (independent variable) and sales
volume (dependent variable) using historical data. The regression equation
obtained can then be used to make predictions about future sales based on
different levels of advertising spending.

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