Inference Basics: Learn It 3

  • Describe a population and sample of interest.
  • Use technology to find sample statistics from a sampling distribution.

Let’s sample Northern Arizona University’s student demographics using technology.

Steps to draw one or more samples:

Step 1: Select the box titled Enter Numerical Values for [latex]n[/latex] and [latex]p[/latex].

Step 2: Enter the value for [latex]p[/latex] according to the question.

Step 3: Select how many samples you want to simulate.

Step 4: Select Draw Sample(s).

Note: The sample proportion, [latex]\hat{p}[/latex], will be displayed in the graph labeled Data Distribution (Bar Graph from last generated sample).

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[1]As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Northern Arizona University has access to grant money and other resources to build and reinforce support systems for our valued and diverse Latine community. Although the HSI designation does not automatically result in any additional funding, the opportunity to competitively apply for federal funding earmarked to support HSIs is available.
  1. https://nau.edu/impact/hispanic-serving-institution/ ↵