Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, students should know

The basics of probability theory.

How to compute probability of events using the addition and multiplication rules of probability.

The importance of sampling methods.

The distinction between random sampling and non-random sampling.

How to define and explain the concepts of the sampling distribution of the mean and central limit theorem.

How to define and compute the standard error of the mean.

When to use and how to compute a z test.

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