Describe a situation that you have seen that would be
appropriately modeled using simulation. Explain why...
Describe a situation that you have seen that would be
appropriately modeled using simulation. Explain why modeling using
simulation would be appropriate.
Q1. Explain why cluster sampling is a probability sampling
design. Describe a situation where you would consider the use of
cluster sampling.
Q2. Nonprobability sampling designs ought to be preferred to
probability-sampling designs in some cases. Explain with an
example.
Describe examples of situations where you could appropriately
use the following. Explain why the procedure is the correct one to
use and identify the statistic to be used and explain why that is
the correct choice.
a. Confidence interval for a proportion.
b. Confidence interval for a mean, unknown σ.
c. Confidence interval for a mean, σ known.
Describe procedure for following and provide an example of the
calculations:
d. Margin of error calculation for 95% confidence level.
e. Sample...
Describe examples of situations where you could appropriately
use the following. Explain why the procedure is the correct one to
use and identify the statistic to be used and explain why that is
the correct choice. (1 point each)
Confidence interval for a proportion.
Confidence interval for a mean, unknown σ.
Confidence interval for a mean, σ known.
Describe procedure for following and provide an example of the
calculations:
Margin of error calculation for 95% confidence level.
Sample size determination...
Describe a situation in real life that can be modeled by an
algebraic equation or system of equations. How about one modeled by
an inequality or system of inequalities? If it is a situation you
read about or saw on television, please give the appropriate
citation.
Describe a current situation that is emotionally difficult.
Explain how you would apply one of the following emotion prevention
strategies in dealing with the situation.
Emotion prevention strategies: encounter avoidance, encounter
structuring, attention focus, deactivation.
Consider the pros and cons of using the identified strategy.
Define empirical and theoretical probability.
Describe a situation where empirical probability would be
used.
Explain why your situation represents empirical
probability.
Using the NPV of migration model; explain why migration can be
seen as an investment in human capital? Is there a positive
correlation between migration, remittances and poverty
reduction?