Math Problem Statement

Is there a significant difference between how people study in college? College students tend to have different ways of studying for their classes. A sociology student, Linus, decided to investigate three common study methods: alone, with friends, and with a tutor. To do this, Linus surveyed a random sample of students, asking them how much time (in hours) in a given week they would spend studying based on each method. Studying Alone Studying with Friends Studying with a Tutor 13 11 5 13 16 2 9 8 5 16 7 1 21 1 0 18 0 3 20 4 4 21 SSTOT =1086, SSBET = 735.839, Find SSW and check that SSTOT = SSBET + SSW. (Round your answer to three decimal places.) SSW =

Solution

To solve this, we need to calculate SSW (Sum of Squares Within), which represents the variation within each group in the study (i.e., the variance in study hours within the three methods).

Given that the SSTOT (Total Sum of Squares) and SSBET (Sum of Squares Between) are provided, we can find SSW using the formula:

SSW=SSTOTSSBETSSW = SSTOT - SSBET

Step 1: Substitute the given values

We are given:

  • SSTOT = 1086
  • SSBET = 735.839

Now calculate SSW:

SSW=1086735.839SSW = 1086 - 735.839

SSW=350.161SSW = 350.161

Conclusion:

SSW=350.161SSW = 350.161

This satisfies the condition that: SSTOT=SSBET+SSWSSTOT = SSBET + SSW 1086=735.839+350.1611086 = 735.839 + 350.161

The equation holds true. Therefore, the value of SSW is 350.161 (rounded to three decimal places).

Would you like more details about how these sums of squares are calculated or any further questions about this process?


Here are five relative questions:

  1. How do you compute the Sum of Squares Between (SSBET)?
  2. What is the purpose of calculating the Sum of Squares Within (SSW)?
  3. How does the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) use SSTOT, SSBET, and SSW?
  4. Can you explain the difference between variance within groups and variance between groups?
  5. How would you interpret the significance of this test based on the SSW value?

Tip: When performing statistical analyses, always verify that the sums of squares add up correctly, as it's a key step to ensure consistency in your calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Sum of Squares
Descriptive Statistics

Formulas

SSW = SSTOT - SSBET
SSTOT = SSBET + SSW

Theorems

Sum of Squares Theorem in ANOVA

Suitable Grade Level

College Statistics or Introductory Graduate Level