Math Problem Statement

For sample n>30, the degree of freedom is n-1.

True

False

Solution

False.

For a sample size of n>30n > 30, the degrees of freedom (df) is still n1n - 1, not just for large sample sizes. This applies generally in basic statistical calculations such as when estimating population parameters using a sample, specifically in cases like the calculation of the sample standard deviation or in a t-distribution for hypothesis testing.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the significance of degrees of freedom in statistical analysis?
  2. How is the t-distribution affected by the degrees of freedom?
  3. Why is the formula for degrees of freedom in small samples also n1n-1?
  4. How does degrees of freedom apply to different types of tests (e.g., chi-square test)?
  5. What is the difference in using the t-distribution versus the z-distribution?

Tip: When dealing with large sample sizes, the t-distribution approaches the normal distribution as the degrees of freedom increase.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Statistics
Degrees of Freedom
T-distribution
Hypothesis Testing

Formulas

Degrees of freedom (df) = n - 1

Theorems

T-distribution
Central Limit Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College Statistics