In: Statistics and Probability
Discuss the difference between Z, t and F statistics in test of hypothesis. Which one would be more useful to you and your organization
Z-test:
A Z test is used for testing the mean of a population versus a standard, or comparing the means of two populations, with large (n>30) samples whether we know the population standard deviation or not. It is also used for testing the proportion of some characteristic versus a standard proportion, or comparing the proportions of two populations.
Example: Comparing the fraction defectives from 2 production lines.
t-test:
A t test is used for testing the mean of one population against a standard, or comparing the means of two populations if we do not know the populations' standard deviations and when we have a limited sample (n<30). If we know the populations'standard deviation, we may use z test.
Example: Measuring the average diameter of shafts from a certain machine when we have a small sample.
F-test:
An F test is used to compare 2 populations' variances. The sample can be any size. It is the basis of ANOVA.
Example: Comparing the variability of bolt diameters from two machines.
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