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gonzo233

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What is a z test, when is it used, and what does it tell us?
 
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Question 2

To select a sample of five children from a class of 30, a researcher puts each child's name on a slip of paper, then shuffles the papers in a hat and randomly picks five names. What kind of sampling is being used?
 
  a. quota
 b. non-quota
 c. probability
 d. nonprobability


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A z test is a parametric inferential statistical test of the null hypothesis for a single sample where the population variance is known. It tells us whether the sample differs significantly from the population.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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