Probability Distributions and Sampling Methods
Probability Density Function
A function used to compute probabilities for a continuous random variable. The area under the graph of a probability density function over an interval represents probability.
Uniform Probability Distribution
A continuous probability distribution for which the probability that the random variable will assume a value in any interval is the same for each interval of equal length.
Normal Probability Distribution
A continuous probability distribution. Its probability density function
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Writing About Numbers
1. Use Miller’s ‘W’s’ to give context
- ‘The Ws’: what, when, where, who.
- ‘Relevance, simplicity, plausibility’
- Take care with jargon or technical language
- Interpret and/or provide analogies to explain numbers
2. Use the GEE method to write about patterns
- Generalise, Example, Exception
3. Prose, table or chart? Consider
- Extent and complexity of the information
- Audience
- Story: is the overall pattern or particular values?
- Attention: what is most important?
Describing Data
Understanding Mathematical Functions: Key Concepts and Definitions
RELATIONSHIP: A relationship exists between two sets if there is a link between them. These sets may be different or may occur within the same set.
ROLE: This is a relationship with two key features:
- Existence: For each element of the set of departure, there is another element in the set of arrival to which it is linked.
- Uniqueness: Each element of the set of departure is bound to a single element in the set of arrival.
SET OF DEPARTURE: The first set involved in the relationship.
SET OF ARRIVAL: The
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A magnitude is anything that can be measured or counted.
Direct and Inverse Proportionality
Magnitudes directly proportional: If one magnitude is multiplied by a number, the other is divided by the same number automatically. For example, speed and time are inversely proportional; their product is constant.
Magnitudes inversely proportional: If one magnitude is multiplied or divided by a number, the other is divided or multiplied by that number, respectively.
Sequences
A sequence is an infinite set of
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Algebraic Expressions
An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers and letters connected by arithmetic operation signs. The letters are called variables.
Monomials
A monomial is an algebraic expression where the only operations affecting the variables are multiplication and natural exponentiation. Monomials with the same literal part are like terms.
Polynomials
A polynomial is an algebraic expression formed by the sum or difference of two or more monomials. The degree of a polynomial is the highest
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78) Which step of the Six Sigma DMAIC procedure monitors the process to make sure high performance levels are maintained?
E) Control
79) Which step of the Six Sigma DMAIC procedure involves identifying data sources and preparing a data collection plan?
B) Measure
80) Six Sigma teachers can attain different level titles, based on their experience and level of achievement. What is the highest level a Six Sigma teacher can reach?
C) Master Black Belt
81) In acceptance sampling, the proportion defective that
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