Questions from Applied Statistics

Q: Which statement is not correct concerning a p-value? Explain

Which statement is not correct concerning a p-value? Explain. a. Ceteris paribus, a larger p-value makes it more likely that H0 will be rejected. b. The p-value shows the risk of Type I error if we r...

Q: Thirty-four customers at Starbucks either ordered coffee (C)

Thirty-four customers at Starbucks either ordered coffee (C) or did not order coffee (X). Research question: At α = .05, is the sequence random? C X C X C C C C X X X X C X C X C X C C C X C X C C X C...

Q: Explain the relationship between productivity and quality from a modern perspective.

Explain the relationship between productivity and quality from a modern perspective. How does this differ from the past perspective?

Q: Look up two of Deming’s 14 points on the Internet and explain

Look up two of Deming’s 14 points on the Internet and explain their meaning.

Q: Define a measurable aspect of quality for (a) the car

Define a measurable aspect of quality for (a) the car dealership where you bought your car, (b) the bank or credit union where you usually make personal transactions, and (c) the movie theater where y...

Q: Which type of probability (empirical, classical, subjective) is

Which type of probability (empirical, classical, subjective) is each of the following? a. On a given Friday, the probability that Flight 277 to Chicago is on time is 23.7%. b. Your chance of going to...

Q: Match each statement to the correct property of an estimator (unbiased

Match each statement to the correct property of an estimator (unbiased, consistent, efficient): a. The estimator “collapses” on the true parameter as n increases. b. The estimator has a relatively sm...

Q: Explain the difference between common cause variation and special cause variation.

Explain the difference between common cause variation and special cause variation.

Q: Can zero variation be achieved? Explain.

Can zero variation be achieved? Explain.

Q: Which statement is true? Why not the others?

Which statement is true? Why not the others? a. The Poisson distribution has two parameters. b. The binomial distribution assumes dependent random trials. c. The uniform distribution has two paramete...