Intro to Confidence Intervals for One Mean (Sigma Known)

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  • An introduction to confidence intervals for the population mean mu. These methods are appropriate when we are sampling from a normally distributed population, where the population standard deviation sigma is known. When the population standard deviation is not known, as is usually the case, we need to use a slightly different method (a method based on the t distribution).
    The 2D:4D ratio data (from the right hand) is simulated data with the same summary statistics as found in:
    Stevenson et al. (2007). Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms and Digit Ratios in a College Sample. American Journal of Human Biology. 19:41-50.
    For those that use R, here is the R code to find the values given in the video:
    To find the value of a standard normal random variable that has an area of 0.025 to the left,
    qnorm(.025)
    [1] -1.959964
    To find the value of a standard normal random variable that has an area of 0.025 to the right,
    qnorm(.975)
    [1] 1.959964
    To find the value of a standard normal random variable that has an area of 0.05 to the left,
    qnorm(.05)
    [1] -1.644854
    To find the value of a standard normal random variable that has an area of 0.05 to the right,
    qnorm(.95)
    [1] 1.644854

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  • @thatgoose2639
    @thatgoose2639 5 років тому +2

    Who is this Zed character and with 95% confidence, where can I meet him?

  • @BADGRAPHIX
    @BADGRAPHIX 6 років тому +4

    I can't figure out how you knew that z.025 was equal to 1.96. What table is that found in?

    • @sharminmanocha3938
      @sharminmanocha3938 5 років тому +4

      You have to look for 1.96 in the table 'Areas under the normal curve', the table that you use for normal distribution.
      As the tail is 0.025. You have to talk half the area of the total curve (1/2 = 0.5)
      Then, 0.5 - 0.025 = 0.4750, to get half of the blue shaded area.
      After you have gotten 0.4750, you have to find this value in the normal curve table. When you find this values, you see that the value that corresponds to this value are 1.9 and 0.6
      Therefore, 1.9 + 0.6 = 1.96!
      Hope I've explained it well.
      Cheers!

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    • @adsonkool
      @adsonkool 9 років тому

      thies2us Hey is it possible u can help me on how u get the z value (1.96 for 95% etc.)

    • @bendharmanandan2229
      @bendharmanandan2229 9 років тому +1

      adsonkool find a z table like faculty.elgin.edu/dkernler/statistics/ch07/images/z-table.gif and then look for the value in this case it is 0.025, (because .05 is the remainder of 1-.95) so then .05/2 for the lower and upper tail) and you should see it is equal to -1.96 if you look at the vertical and horizontal z axis. when u do lots of examples you will realise that all different confidence levels all have the same z value for each example, so as soon as u see 95% confidence level you will know it is 1.96 etc :)

  • @BhaargavL
    @BhaargavL 4 роки тому

    This is awesome, and Thank You so much!
    One help needed though..if possible, could you please include a link that explains about the box plot and quantile plot used to determine if the sample data is from normally distributed population.

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    note to self: confidnece internal : how close is the determined parameter to the actual parameter (ex. mean, standard dev)

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  • @kehindeogunkeye1504
    @kehindeogunkeye1504 2 роки тому

    I want to know how you got -1.645. How did you read the table to get that value. This is so confusing for a beginner. You really need to show exactly how to read the table. Please respond. Thank you

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  2 роки тому

      That's something that would be covered long before getting to this topic. I structure my courses, as any competent instructor would, by covering the basics of the normal distribution before getting to this material. I have multiple videos on that sort of thing. Sure, I could cover that material again in this video, and treat it as a "how to answer this question if you know nothing about the subject", but that's a terrible way to learn and a waste of time for anybody already up to speed on prior material.
      I give the R code for getting these values in the description, and have multiple videos on how to use a table, including this one: ua-cam.com/video/grodoLzThy4/v-deo.html

  • @hadeelhassenaltalhi5365
    @hadeelhassenaltalhi5365 7 років тому

    the z value for a 95% CI is 1.645 in my statistics book!

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  7 років тому +1

      5% of the area under the standard normal curve (0.05) lies to the right of 1.645, so we could construct a 95% *one-sided* confidence interval using 1.645. But the intervals I discuss are always two-sided, so 0.05 is split evenly into the two tails and the appropriate z value is 1.96.

    • @hadeelhassenaltalhi5365
      @hadeelhassenaltalhi5365 7 років тому

      got it thanks!

  • @Schmuck
    @Schmuck 7 років тому +1

    If you knew the standard deviation of the actual population, wouldn't that mean that you know the true mean? So taking a point estimate to infer it would be pointless, right? Can someone please clarify this, it'll help me understand this a little more

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  7 років тому

      It would be a very rare case where the population standard deviation is known but the population mean is unknown, and I say as much in the video. It is, however, a useful starting point. The underlying mathematics is much simpler when the population SD is known, and certain hypothesis testing topics (e.g. power calculations) are much easier to discuss and understand in that setting. Once I cover these topics for cases where sigma is known, I move on to the case where sigma is unknown, and discuss the necessary adjustments. I take that approach because I believe it all comes together in an easier to understand package.

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      Thank you! You make awesome content, I just subscribed!

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  7 років тому

      You are very welcome!

  • @FireBlade57
    @FireBlade57 3 роки тому

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    • @jbstatistics
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      Thanks for the compliment, and for the very kind well-wishes!

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  • @joejohnoptimus
    @joejohnoptimus 6 років тому

    JB; can you post a link to your video where you derive this formula (as mentioned at the beginning of this video)? Please, and thank you!

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    @hungreee 2 роки тому

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  • @nikolaizaicev9297
    @nikolaizaicev9297 4 роки тому

    Is it a STD of Population or the Sample in the Margin of Error formula? I see some write there Std of Sample and some like here Std of the population, that is super confusing.

  • @Myaman-mk3rf
    @Myaman-mk3rf 8 років тому

    man i cant thank you enough

  • @ellejay5024
    @ellejay5024 8 років тому +2

    How did you come about getting 1.645 for Z sub 0.05 @ 5:58?

    • @SARA-fe9cm
      @SARA-fe9cm 8 років тому

      +Elle Jay Yes please, HOW ?

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  8 років тому +2

      +Sara Alqahtani If you don't yet know how to find areas and/or percentiles for standard normal random variables using the standard normal table, I have videos that may help:
      Finding Areas Using the Standard Normal Table (for tables that give the area to
      left of z) (6:16) (ua-cam.com/video/-UljIcq_rfc/v-deo.html)
      Finding Percentiles Using the Standard Normal Table (for tables that give the area
      to left of z) (7:33) (ua-cam.com/video/9KOJtiHAavE/v-deo.html)

    • @SARA-fe9cm
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  • @Shumayal
    @Shumayal 10 років тому

    How is RHS 'Z' called as Z0.025? Aren't the tables measuring the area from the left hand side (cumulative) ?
    I understand Z0.025 is because area to right of it is 0.025 but why this notation?

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  10 років тому

      It's common notation, but not universal. It would probably be a little more satisfying and intuitive to use z_(1-alpha/2) to represent this value, and some sources do so. But it's a little messier to write out. Cheers.

    • @Shumayal
      @Shumayal 10 років тому

      Thanks :)
      Cheers.

  • @Ayreontasia
    @Ayreontasia 3 роки тому

    I was given an exercise where the confidence level is 5%. What z-score do I take?

  • @michellekay7187
    @michellekay7187 7 років тому

    Super Helpful!

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    @raymin5619 4 роки тому +2

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    @jennmatwychuk709 6 років тому

    Very helpful!

  • @winstonmisha
    @winstonmisha 6 років тому

    The reason that the normal quantile quantile plot was not necessary was because of the central limit theorem right?

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  6 років тому

      It's always a good idea to plot the data and have a look before doing any type of inference or other analysis. But yes, the reason the normal qq plot was not all that important for the given example was that the sample size was fairly large, so the central limit theorem tells us that the sample mean will be approximately normal in that spot.

    • @winstonmisha
      @winstonmisha 6 років тому

      @@jbstatistics Got it, thanks!

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    @wegenuwerta7266 5 років тому

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  • @vrohinikumari
    @vrohinikumari 4 роки тому

    Sir. Why we have to take one minus Alpha percent that is 95% in the middle of the normal curve why not to right side or left side. is there any reason to take in the middle

  • @MysticMD
    @MysticMD 8 років тому

    Muchas gracias!

  • @xxmeijinxx7307
    @xxmeijinxx7307 5 років тому

    how do you get the 1.645 for 90% and 1.96 on 95%? I was looking at the Z table but how you look through the table. Do I look at the rows first or the columns?

    • @HabibiJoseph
      @HabibiJoseph 5 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/grodoLzThy4/v-deo.html

  • @ElifArslan-l9g
    @ElifArslan-l9g 2 роки тому

    thank you

  • @bhaskardhariyal
    @bhaskardhariyal 6 років тому

    Where can I find the derivation of the margin of error 2:06?

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    @kanundash 3 роки тому

    this 10 mins saved me times

  • @nickwith-seidelin5716
    @nickwith-seidelin5716 9 років тому

    How do you work this if the standard deviation is not given? I have a question right now where it says sigma is known, and follows a normal distribution. n = 20, c = 96% and xbar = 65.5. How would I compute margin of error and population standard deviation?

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  9 років тому

      Nick With-Seidelin The population standard deviation is a parameter, and its value cannot be found based only on the information that you've given. There must be more information given in your problem.

    • @nickwith-seidelin5716
      @nickwith-seidelin5716 9 років тому

      "The mean number of travel days per year for the outside salespeople employed by hardware distributors is to be estimated. A sample of 20 salespeople was randomly selected. Assume the number of travel days per year for the outside salespeople employed by hardware distributors follows a normal distribution with the standard deviation is known. Assume that a 96% confidence interval for the mean number of travel days per year for the outside salespeople employed by hardware distributors was constructed, and it was (60.5, 70.5). "

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  9 років тому

      Nick With-Seidelin All of those values can be found from that information. You found the mean, and with that and the interval you can find the margin of error, and from that you can get the standard deviation. I'm not going to work that out for you, but the calculations are pretty straightforward.

    • @nickwith-seidelin5716
      @nickwith-seidelin5716 9 років тому

      Do you mind showing me the formulas required? I really appreciate the help so far and that would answer all my questions. I have a midterm this week and really need to figure it out. Thanks again for responding.

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  9 років тому

      Nick With-Seidelin I'm not going to go further than I've gone already. I don't help with homework problems here, I just post videos to help people with statistical concepts. It's not a tough problem, so I'm sure you can think it through. Cheers.

  • @panda_chan3534
    @panda_chan3534 6 років тому +1

    I don't understand how u found the z value

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  6 років тому

      It's a percentile of the standard normal distribution, found using software or a table. I discuss that in various places, including here: ua-cam.com/video/grodoLzThy4/v-deo.html

    • @panda_chan3534
      @panda_chan3534 6 років тому

      jbstatistics I find it thanks a lot 💞

  • @liamhoward2208
    @liamhoward2208 6 років тому

    What does alpha represent? I am taking a business stats course and as you know different books use different symbols.

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  6 років тому

      (1-alpha) is the confidence level (e.g. 0.95 for a 95% interval, which would correspond to alpha = 0.05).

    • @liamhoward2208
      @liamhoward2208 6 років тому

      So you could say that you are 95% confident that “x” lies between + or - .05 of mu?

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  6 років тому

      @@liamhoward2208 I discuss it in great deal in my videos, including this one and also: Confidence Intervals for One Mean: Interpreting the Interval

  • @dianemitchell9355
    @dianemitchell9355 7 років тому

    to the point. thanks

  • @mickhaliabuckley1359
    @mickhaliabuckley1359 8 років тому

    awesome

  • @parthi2929
    @parthi2929 6 років тому

    so when u hav CI u don need unbiased correction for mean?

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  6 років тому

      I'm not sure what you're asking. The sample mean is an unbiased estimator of the population mean.

  • @gerardlet
    @gerardlet 4 роки тому

    currently crying while watching this

  • @ergatecomplexity1245
    @ergatecomplexity1245 5 років тому

    how did he get 0.0047? PLEASE HELP A-S-A-P

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  5 років тому

      It's the result of the calculation as given: 1.96*0.028/sqrt(135).

  • @davidmfobbs
    @davidmfobbs 5 років тому

    Where did that 95% come from?

  • @suleymanbayar9190
    @suleymanbayar9190 4 роки тому

    how did you find 1.96

  • @ningenJMK
    @ningenJMK 4 роки тому

    This is known.

  • @falfalkao5104
    @falfalkao5104 7 років тому

    Could you show me how to calculate "Margin of Error", please? Thank you!

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  7 років тому

      I find the margin of error for the example in this video at about 8:50.

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  • @mutintamilimo1126
    @mutintamilimo1126 4 роки тому

    !
    My

  • @jameswebster4689
    @jameswebster4689 7 років тому

    this is really boring

    • @jbstatistics
      @jbstatistics  7 років тому +15

      Next time I'll show a puppy in the corner.

  • @tszkinwong6170
    @tszkinwong6170 Рік тому

    you are not explaining anything

  • @JBoogieDown23
    @JBoogieDown23 10 років тому

    Thank you soo much!!!