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Degrees of Freedom

A quantity that summarizes the flexibility of a curve, with higher degrees of freedom indicating a more flexible and wiggly curve, and lower degrees of freedom indicating a smoother and more restricted curve

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Degrees of freedom are a fundamental concept in statistics that help determine the number of independent values in a dataset. They play a crucial role in various statistical tests, including t-tests and Chi-Square tests, influencing the validity of results. Understanding degrees of freedom allows re...

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Key Terms

Variable
A characteristic or attribute that can take on different values.

Example: Height, weight, and age are all variables.

Constraint
A limitation or condition that restricts the values of variables.

Example: In a study, the total number of participants may be a constraint.

Statistical Test
A method used to determine if there is a significant difference between groups.

Example: T-tests and Chi-Square tests are common statistical tests.

Chi-Square Test
A statistical test used to determine if there is a significant association between categorical variables.

Example: Used to analyze survey data.

Independent Variable
A variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Example: In an experiment, the amount of sunlight is an independent variable.

Dependent Variable
A variable that is measured to see how it is affected by changes in the independent variable.

Example: Plant growth is a dependent variable affected by sunlight.

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Key Concepts

Statistical AnalysisConstraintsIndependent VariablesChi-Square Test