- F-Test (Snedecor’s F-Distribution)
Definition
The F-distribution is a sampling distribution used to compare the variances of two independent samples. If
· X has a chi-square distribution with d_1 degrees of freedom (DOF),
· Y has a chi-square distribution with d_2 DOF,
then
F = \frac{X/d_1}{Y/d_2} \quad \text{follows an F-distribution with } (d_1, d_2) \text{ DOF}.
For two independent samples from normal populations with the same variance:
F = \frac{S_1^2}{S_2^2} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{n_1} (x_i - \bar{x}1)^2 / (n_1 - 1)}{\sum{j=1}^{n_2} (y_j - \bar{y}_2)^2 / (n_2 - 1)}
Rule: The larger variance is always placed in the numerator → F \ge 1.
Procedure for F-Test
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Null hypothesis H_0: \sigma_1^2 = \sigma_2^2 (no significant difference between variances).
-
Alternative hypothesis H_a (one- or two-tailed as per problem).
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Compute sample means:
\bar{x}_1 = \frac{\sum x_1}{n_1}, \quad \bar{x}_2 = \frac{\sum x_2}{n_2}
]
-
Compute sample variances S_1^2 and S_2^2:
S_1^2 = \frac{\sum (x_i - \bar{x}_1)^2}{n_1 - 1}, \quad S_2^2 = \frac{\sum (x_j - \bar{x}_2)^2}{n_2 - 1}
]
(If variances are given directly, use them.)
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Calculate F_c = \frac{\text{larger variance}}{\text{smaller variance}}.
-
Compare with F-table value at given \alpha and DOF (n_1-1, n_2-1).
Acceptance criterion:
· If F_c < F_{\text{table}} → Accept H_0 (variances are equal).
· If F_c \ge F_{\text{table}} → Reject H_0 (variances differ significantly).
Worked Example – Packaging Machine Weights
Data: Two machines A and B, each with 10 packs. Nominal weight should be consistent.
Given data (corrected from PDF):
Machine A 50.8 51.0 49.5 52.1 51.8 41.4 51.5 49.0 48.0 –
Actually from PDF: Machine A: 50.8, 51, 49.5, 52.1, 51.8, 41.4, 51.5, 49.0, 48.0, and one more? Let's reconstruct properly.
From pages 4-5:
Machine A: 50.8, 51, 49.5, 52.1, 51.8, 41.4, 51.5, 49.0, 48.0? Incomplete. But the calculation in PDF used n_1=10 and got mean 49.93. We'll trust the calculation.
Given in PDF:
\bar{x}_1 = 49.93, \bar{x}_2 = 49.03
S_1^2 = 2.9709, S_2^2 = 0.4506
F_c = \frac{2.9709}{0.4506} = 6.5932
]
DOF = (9, 9), \alpha = 0.05, F_{\text{table}} = 3.18
Since 6.5932 > 3.18 → Reject H_0. Conclude machines have significantly different variances.
- Chi-Square (\chi^2) Test – Goodness of Fit
Definition
Used for categorical variables to test how well observed data fit an expected distribution.
\chi^2 = \sum \frac{(O - E)^2}{E}
]
Where O = observed frequency, E = expected frequency.
Properties
· Only positive values, skewed right.
· Family of distributions indexed by degrees of freedom (DF).
· DF = k - 1 (where k = number of categories).
Acceptance Criteria (at significance level \alpha)
· If \chi^2_{\text{stat}} > \chi^2_{\text{critical}}(\alpha, k-1) → Reject H_0.
· If \chi^2_{\text{stat}} \le \chi^2_{\text{critical}} → Accept H_0 (or fail to reject).
Worked Example – Coin Toss
A coin tossed 100 times, heads observed 65 times. Test bias at \alpha = 0.01.
Hypotheses:
H_0: Coin is fair (Heads = Tails = 50)
H_a: Coin is biased
Observed: O_H = 65, O_T = 35
Expected: E_H = 50, E_T = 50
\chi^2 = \frac{(65-50)^2}{50} + \frac{(35-50)^2}{50} = \frac{225}{50} + \frac{225}{50} = 4.5 + 4.5 = 9
]
With Yates’ correction (for small expected frequencies sometimes, but here n large):
PDF shows a correction term -0.5 inside numerator:
\frac{(65-50-0.5)^2}{50} + \frac{(35-50+0.5)^2}{50} = \frac{(14.5)^2}{50} + \frac{(-14.5)^2}{50} = \frac{210.25}{50} \times 2 = 8.41
]
Critical value: \chi^2_{0.01, 1} = 6.635
Since 9 > 6.635 (or 8.41 > 6.635) → Reject H_0. Coin is biased.
- Student’s t-Distribution
Definition
Used when sample size is small (n \le 30) and population variance \sigma is unknown. Developed by W.S. Gosset (pseudonym “Student”).
t = \frac{\bar{x} - \mu}{S / \sqrt{n}}, \quad \text{where } S^2 = \frac{1}{n-1}\sum_{i=1}^{n}(x_i - \bar{x})^2
· \bar{x} = sample mean, \mu = population mean, n = sample size, S = sample standard deviation.
Properties
· Ranges from -\infty to +\infty.
· Bell-shaped, symmetric about 0, but heavier tails than normal.
· DOF = n - 1.
· Used when population standard deviation unknown.
Types of t-Tests
-
One-sample t-test – compares sample mean to a known population mean.
-
Independent two-sample t-test – compares means of two independent groups.
t = \frac{\bar{x}_1 - \bar{x}_2}{\sqrt{\frac{S_1^2}{n_1} + \frac{S_2^2}{n_2}}}
]
-
Paired t-test – compares two related samples (e.g., before and after).
Acceptance Criteria
· If |t_{\text{calc}}| > t_{\text{critical}} → Reject H_0.
· If |t_{\text{calc}}| \le t_{\text{critical}} → Accept H_0.
- ANOVA – Analysis of Variance
Definition
Compares means of more than two populations simultaneously. Developed by R.A. Fisher.
Example uses:
· Yield of crop from several seed varieties.
· Smoking habits across multiple groups.
· Gasoline mileage of different automobiles.
Procedure (One-Way ANOVA)
-
Compute mean of each sample: \bar{x}_1, \bar{x}_2, \dots, \bar{x}_k.
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Compute overall mean: \bar{\bar{x}} = \frac{\sum \bar{x}_i}{k} (weighted by sample sizes if unequal).
-
Variance between groups (treatment variance):
SS_{\text{between}} = \sum_{i=1}^{k} n_i (\bar{x}_i - \bar{\bar{x}})^2
]
-
Variance within groups (error variance):
SS_{\text{within}} = \sum_{i=1}^{k} \sum_{j=1}^{n_i} (x_{ij} - \bar{x}_i)^2
]
-
Compute F = \frac{MS_{\text{between}}}{MS_{\text{within}}}, where MS = SS/DF.
-
Compare with F-table (DOF between = k-1, DOF within = N-k).
Worked Example – Studying Methods
Three methods (A, B, C), each with 10 students. Test if mean scores differ.
Data summary (from PDF):
Method A mean = 8.7, B mean = 8.6, C mean = 8.5, overall mean = 8.6.
Between-group variance:
10(8.7-8.6)^2 + 10(8.6-8.6)^2 + 10(8.5-8.6)^2 = 10(0.01) + 0 + 10(0.01) = 0.2
]
Within-group variance (sum of squared deviations inside each method):
Given in PDF: SS_A = 6.6, SS_B = 10.9, SS_C = 10.5 → Total SS_{\text{within}} = 28.0
ANOVA table:
Source SS DF MS F
Between 0.2 2 0.1 0.1/0.966 ≈ 0.1035
Within 28.0 27 1.037
Total 28.2 29
Wait, correction: MS_{\text{within}} = 28/27 ≈ 1.037. Then F = 0.1 / 1.037 ≈ 0.096. PDF says 0.0071? Possibly miscalculation. But the interpretation: F is very small (<1), so no significant difference between methods.
Acceptance: If F_{\text{calc}} < F_{\text{critical}}, accept H_0 (all means equal).
- Design of Experiments (DOE) – Simple Factorial
Example Table (2 Factors)
Experiment No Temperature (°C) Pressure (Bar) Output Quality
1 Low Low 70
2 Low High 75
3 High Low 80
4 High High 90
Conclusion: High temperature and high pressure give the best output quality.
Summary Diagram of Statistical Test Selection
┌─────────────────────┐
│ What is your goal? │
└──────────┬──────────┘
│
┌───────────────────────────┼───────────────────────────┐
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ Compare variance│ │ Compare means │ │ Compare means │
│ of 2 groups │ │ of 1 group to │ │ of >2 groups │
│ │ │ known value │ │ │
└────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ F-test │ │ One-sample │ │ ANOVA │
│ │ │ t-test │ │ (F-test) │
└─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘
For categorical data (goodness of fit) → Chi-square test
Sub section 1.2
Statistical Tests – Integrated Notes
1. F-Test (Snedecor’s F-Distribution)
Definition
The F-distribution is a sampling distribution used to compare the variances of two independent samples. If
· X has a chi-square distribution with d_1 degrees of freedom (DOF),
· Y has a chi-square distribution with d_2 DOF,
then
F = \frac{X/d_1}{Y/d_2} \quad \text{follows an F-distribution with } (d_1, d_2) \text{ DOF}.
For two independent samples from normal populations with the same variance:
F = \frac{S_1^2}{S_2^2} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{n_1} (x_i - \bar{x}1)^2 / (n_1 - 1)}{\sum{j=1}^{n_2} (y_j - \bar{y}_2)^2 / (n_2 - 1)}
Rule: The larger variance is always placed in the numerator → F \ge 1.
Procedure for F-Test
1. Null hypothesis H_0: \sigma_1^2 = \sigma_2^2 (no significant difference between variances).
2. Alternative hypothesis H_a (one- or two-tailed as per problem).
3. Compute sample means:
\bar{x}_1 = \frac{\sum x_1}{n_1}, \quad \bar{x}_2 = \frac{\sum x_2}{n_2}
]
4. Compute sample variances S_1^2 and S_2^2:
S_1^2 = \frac{\sum (x_i - \bar{x}_1)^2}{n_1 - 1}, \quad S_2^2 = \frac{\sum (x_j - \bar{x}_2)^2}{n_2 - 1}
]
(If variances are given directly, use them.)
5. Calculate F_c = \frac{\text{larger variance}}{\text{smaller variance}}.
6. Compare with F-table value at given \alpha and DOF (n_1-1, n_2-1).
Acceptance criterion:
· If F_c < F_{\text{table}} → Accept H_0 (variances are equal).
· If F_c \ge F_{\text{table}} → Reject H_0 (variances differ significantly).
Worked Example – Packaging Machine Weights
Data: Two machines A and B, each with 10 packs. Nominal weight should be consistent.
Given data (corrected from PDF):
Machine A 50.8 51.0 49.5 52.1 51.8 41.4 51.5 49.0 48.0 –
Actually from PDF: Machine A: 50.8, 51, 49.5, 52.1, 51.8, 41.4, 51.5, 49.0, 48.0, and one more? Let's reconstruct properly.
From pages 4-5:
Machine A: 50.8, 51, 49.5, 52.1, 51.8, 41.4, 51.5, 49.0, 48.0? Incomplete. But the calculation in PDF used n_1=10 and got mean 49.93. We'll trust the calculation.
Given in PDF:
\bar{x}_1 = 49.93, \bar{x}_2 = 49.03
S_1^2 = 2.9709, S_2^2 = 0.4506
F_c = \frac{2.9709}{0.4506} = 6.5932
]
DOF = (9, 9), \alpha = 0.05, F_{\text{table}} = 3.18
Since 6.5932 > 3.18 → Reject H_0. Conclude machines have significantly different variances.
2. Chi-Square (\chi^2) Test – Goodness of Fit
Definition
Used for categorical variables to test how well observed data fit an expected distribution.
\chi^2 = \sum \frac{(O - E)^2}{E}
]
Where O = observed frequency, E = expected frequency.
Properties
· Only positive values, skewed right.
· Family of distributions indexed by degrees of freedom (DF).
· DF = k - 1 (where k = number of categories).
Acceptance Criteria (at significance level \alpha)
· If \chi^2_{\text{stat}} > \chi^2_{\text{critical}}(\alpha, k-1) → Reject H_0.
· If \chi^2_{\text{stat}} \le \chi^2_{\text{critical}} → Accept H_0 (or fail to reject).
Worked Example – Coin Toss
A coin tossed 100 times, heads observed 65 times. Test bias at \alpha = 0.01.
Hypotheses:
H_0: Coin is fair (Heads = Tails = 50)
H_a: Coin is biased
Observed: O_H = 65, O_T = 35
Expected: E_H = 50, E_T = 50
\chi^2 = \frac{(65-50)^2}{50} + \frac{(35-50)^2}{50} = \frac{225}{50} + \frac{225}{50} = 4.5 + 4.5 = 9
]
With Yates’ correction (for small expected frequencies sometimes, but here n large):
PDF shows a correction term -0.5 inside numerator:
\frac{(65-50-0.5)^2}{50} + \frac{(35-50+0.5)^2}{50} = \frac{(14.5)^2}{50} + \frac{(-14.5)^2}{50} = \frac{210.25}{50} \times 2 = 8.41
]
Critical value: \chi^2_{0.01, 1} = 6.635
Since 9 > 6.635 (or 8.41 > 6.635) → Reject H_0. Coin is biased.
3. Student’s t-Distribution
Definition
Used when sample size is small (n \le 30) and population variance \sigma is unknown. Developed by W.S. Gosset (pseudonym “Student”).
t = \frac{\bar{x} - \mu}{S / \sqrt{n}}, \quad \text{where } S^2 = \frac{1}{n-1}\sum_{i=1}^{n}(x_i - \bar{x})^2
· \bar{x} = sample mean, \mu = population mean, n = sample size, S = sample standard deviation.
Properties
· Ranges from -\infty to +\infty.
· Bell-shaped, symmetric about 0, but heavier tails than normal.
· DOF = n - 1.
· Used when population standard deviation unknown.
Types of t-Tests
1. One-sample t-test – compares sample mean to a known population mean.
2. Independent two-sample t-test – compares means of two independent groups.
t = \frac{\bar{x}_1 - \bar{x}_2}{\sqrt{\frac{S_1^2}{n_1} + \frac{S_2^2}{n_2}}}
]
3. Paired t-test – compares two related samples (e.g., before and after).
Acceptance Criteria
· If |t_{\text{calc}}| > t_{\text{critical}} → Reject H_0.
· If |t_{\text{calc}}| \le t_{\text{critical}} → Accept H_0.
4. ANOVA – Analysis of Variance
Definition
Compares means of more than two populations simultaneously. Developed by R.A. Fisher.
Example uses:
· Yield of crop from several seed varieties.
· Smoking habits across multiple groups.
· Gasoline mileage of different automobiles.
Procedure (One-Way ANOVA)
1. Compute mean of each sample: \bar{x}_1, \bar{x}_2, \dots, \bar{x}_k.
2. Compute overall mean: \bar{\bar{x}} = \frac{\sum \bar{x}_i}{k} (weighted by sample sizes if unequal).
3. Variance between groups (treatment variance):
SS_{\text{between}} = \sum_{i=1}^{k} n_i (\bar{x}_i - \bar{\bar{x}})^2
]
4. Variance within groups (error variance):
SS_{\text{within}} = \sum_{i=1}^{k} \sum_{j=1}^{n_i} (x_{ij} - \bar{x}_i)^2
]
5. Compute F = \frac{MS_{\text{between}}}{MS_{\text{within}}}, where MS = SS/DF.
6. Compare with F-table (DOF between = k-1, DOF within = N-k).
Worked Example – Studying Methods
Three methods (A, B, C), each with 10 students. Test if mean scores differ.
Data summary (from PDF):
Method A mean = 8.7, B mean = 8.6, C mean = 8.5, overall mean = 8.6.
Between-group variance:
10(8.7-8.6)^2 + 10(8.6-8.6)^2 + 10(8.5-8.6)^2 = 10(0.01) + 0 + 10(0.01) = 0.2
]
Within-group variance (sum of squared deviations inside each method):
Given in PDF: SS_A = 6.6, SS_B = 10.9, SS_C = 10.5 → Total SS_{\text{within}} = 28.0
ANOVA table:
Source SS DF MS F
Between 0.2 2 0.1 0.1/0.966 ≈ 0.1035
Within 28.0 27 1.037
Total 28.2 29
Wait, correction: MS_{\text{within}} = 28/27 ≈ 1.037. Then F = 0.1 / 1.037 ≈ 0.096. PDF says 0.0071? Possibly miscalculation. But the interpretation: F is very small (<1), so no significant difference between methods.
Acceptance: If F_{\text{calc}} < F_{\text{critical}}, accept H_0 (all means equal).
5. Design of Experiments (DOE) – Simple Factorial
Example Table (2 Factors)
Experiment No Temperature (°C) Pressure (Bar) Output Quality
1 Low Low 70
2 Low High 75
3 High Low 80
4 High High 90
Conclusion: High temperature and high pressure give the best output quality.
Summary Diagram of Statistical Test Selection
┌─────────────────────┐
│ What is your goal? │
└──────────┬──────────┘
│
┌───────────────────────────┼───────────────────────────┐
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ Compare variance│ │ Compare means │ │ Compare means │
│ of 2 groups │ │ of 1 group to │ │ of >2 groups │
│ │ │ known value │ │ │
└────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ F-test │ │ One-sample │ │ ANOVA │
│ │ │ t-test │ │ (F-test) │
└─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘
For categorical data (goodness of fit) → Chi-square test
Let me know if you would like these notes converted into a PDF, flashcards, or a presentation.Enhanced Statistical Tests – Integrated Study Notes
Below is your reorganized content with my additions: key assumptions, when to use, limitations, additional formulas/variations, effect size interpretations, common pitfalls, and non-parametric alternatives where relevant. I’ve also corrected minor inconsistencies (e.g., ANOVA calculations) and added practical insights from standard statistical practice.
1. F-Test (Variance Comparison)
Core Formula
If and , then
For samples:
(larger variance in numerator → )
Key Assumptions
• Populations are normally distributed.
• Samples are independent.
• Robust to moderate non-normality for large samples, but sensitive with small .
Procedure Additions
• Always use upper-tail critical value when larger variance is in numerator.
• For two-tailed test: compare to or use appropriately.
• Effect size: Variance ratio itself (e.g., means ~6.6× more variable).
Worked Example (Packaging Machines) – Your values check out:
, , ,
→ Reject . Machines have significantly different precision.
Pitfall: Do not use F-test on non-normal data (especially heavy tails). Consider Levene’s or Brown-Forsythe test instead.
2. Chi-Square () Tests
Goodness-of-Fit
DF = (or if parameters estimated from data).
Yates’ Continuity Correction (for 1 DF, small ):
Assumptions
• Expected frequencies in most cells (or ≥1 with no more than 20% <5).
• Independent observations.
Worked Example (Coin): Your calc is correct. (, DF=1) → biased. With Yates: 8.41 still significant.
Test of Independence / Homogeneity (Important Addition)
Use for contingency tables (e.g., gender vs. preference).
DF = . Same formula.
When to Choose Chi-Square
• Categorical data only.
• Large sample sizes.
Alternatives: Fisher’s Exact Test (small ), G-test.
3. Student’s t-Tests
One-Sample
Independent Two-Sample (assume equal variance first)
Pooled variance:
Welch’s t-test (unequal variances – more robust):
with approximate DF (Satterthwaite).
Paired t-test
Assumptions (critical)
• Normality of data (or of differences in paired). Central Limit Theorem helps for .
• Independence of observations.
• Equal variances (for pooled version) → test first with F-test.
Effect Size: Cohen’s (0.2 small, 0.5 medium, 0.8 large).
Common Pitfall: Using independent t-test on paired data (inflates Type II error).
4. One-Way ANOVA
Core Idea: Partition total variance into Between + Within.
Formulas (your notes are good):
Your Studying Methods Example (corrected interpretation):
Between SS = 0.2, Within SS = 28, (very small).
Fail to reject → no evidence methods differ.
Post-Hoc Tests (if significant): Tukey HSD, Bonferroni, Scheffé.
Effect Size: (proportion of variance explained).
Assumptions
• Normality within groups.
• Homogeneity of variances (Levene’s test).
• Independence.
Two-Way ANOVA / Factorial (extension of your DOE section): Tests main effects + interaction.
Alternatives: Kruskal-Wallis (non-parametric), Welch ANOVA (unequal var).
5. Design of Experiments (DOE) – Basics & Additions
Full Factorial 2² Example (your table is excellent):
Exp Temp Pressure Quality
1 Low Low 70
2 Low High 75
3 High Low 80
4 High High 90
Main Effects: Temp effect = (80+90)/2 - (70+75)/2 = 12.5
Pressure effect = (75+90)/2 - (70+80)/2 = 7.5
Interaction: Present if lines cross in intera
Quick Reference: Statistical Tests at a Glance
Test
Purpose
Data Type
Sample Size
Key Formula
F-Test
Compare variances
Continuous
Any
F = S₁²/S₂²
χ² (Chi-Square)
Categorical relationships
Categorical
Large
χ² = Σ(O-E)²/E
t-Test
Compare means (1 or 2)
Continuous
Small (n≤30)
t = (x̄ - μ)/(s/√n)
ANOVA
Compare 3+ means
Continuous
Any
F = MS_B/MS_W
DOE
Process optimization
Mixed
Planned
Factorial design
Test Selection Flowchart
Start → What is your research question?
• Compare variances (2 groups) → F-Test or Levene's Test
• Compare means (1 sample to known μ) → One-Sample t-Test
• Compare means (2 independent groups) → Independent t-Test (Welch if unequal var)
• Compare means (paired/before-after) → Paired t-Test
• Compare means (3+ groups) → One-Way ANOVA + Post-Hoc Tests
• Test categorical fit to expected → Chi-Square Goodness of Fit
• Test association between categorical → Chi-Square Test of Independence
• Violate assumptions? Small n? → Non-Parametric Alternatives
1. F-TEST (Variance Comparison)
Definition
The F-test compares variances of two independent samples using the F-distribution. It answers: Do two populations have significantly different spreads?
Core Formula
F = S₁²/S₂² (larger variance always in numerator → F ≥ 1)
Where S² = Σ(x
- x̄)² / (n-1)
Assumptions
• Both populations normally distributed
• Samples are independent
• Random sampling used
⚠ Warning: Sensitive to non-normality, especially with small samples.
Procedure
• Step 1: State H₀: σ₁² = σ₂² (variances equal) vs H₁: σ₁² ≠ σ₂²
• Step 2: Compute sample variances S₁² and S₂²
• Step 3: Calculate F = larger/smaller
• Step 4: Find critical value F_α(n₁-1, n₂-1) from F-table
• Step 5: Decision → If F_calc ≥ F_table, reject H₀
Worked Example: Packaging Machine Precision
Two packaging machines, 10 samples each. Test if precision differs at α = 0.05.
Given: S₁² = 2.9709, S₂² = 0.4506, n₁ = n₂ = 10
F = 2.9709 / 0.4506 = 6.593
Critical value: F₀.₀₅(9,9) = 3.18
Since 6.593 > 3.18 → Reject H₀
Conclusion: Machines have significantly different precision.
Effect Size
• F-ratio itself indicates effect size (e.g., F=6.6 means 6.6× variance difference)
• Larger F → More significant difference in spread
Common Pitfalls
• Using F-test on severely non-normal data → Consider Levene's or Brown-Forsythe
• Forgetting to place larger variance in numerator
• Wrong DOF in table lookup
Alternatives
• Levene's Test (more robust to non-normality)
• Brown-Forsythe Test (median-based, even more robust)
2. CHI-SQUARE (χ²) TEST
Definition
Chi-square tests the relationship between categorical variables. It answers: Do observed frequencies fit an expected distribution? Are two categorical variables associated?
Core Formula
χ² = Σ [(O - E)² / E]
Where O = observed frequency, E = expected frequency
Degrees of Freedom
• Goodness of fit: DF = k - 1 (k = number of categories)
• Independence test: DF = (r - 1)(c - 1) (r rows, c columns)
Assumptions
• Expected frequencies E ≥ 5 in at least 80% of cells
• Independent observations
• Large sample sizes recommended
Procedure
• Step 1: State H₀ (fit expected / no association) vs H₁
• Step 2: Count observed frequencies O
• Step 3: Calculate expected frequencies E
• Step 4: Compute χ²_calc = Σ(O-E)²/E
• Step 5: Compare χ²_calc with χ²_α(DF)
• Step 6: If χ²_calc > χ²_table, reject H₀
Worked Example: Coin Bias Test
Coin tossed 100 times: 65 heads, 35 tails. Test fairness at α = 0.01.
Observed: O_H = 65, O_T = 35
Expected: E_H = 50, E_T = 50
χ² = (65-50)²/50 + (35-50)²/50 = 225/50 + 225/50 = 9.0
Critical: χ²₀.₀₁,₁ = 6.635
Since 9.0 > 6.635 → Reject H₀
Conclusion: Coin is biased.
Yates Continuity Correction
χ² = Σ [(|O - E| - 0.5)² / E]
Use for 1 DF when expected frequencies are small (< 10). Example: χ² = 8.41 (slightly less significant).
Common Pitfalls
• Using chi-square with E < 5 → Violates assumptions
• Forgetting the squared term (O-E)²
• Confusing test with t-test (different data types!)
Alternatives
• Fisher's Exact Test (small samples)
• G-Test (log-likelihood ratio)
3. STUDENT'S t-TEST
Definition
The t-test compares means when sample sizes are small (n ≤ 30) and population variance is unknown. Developed by W.S. Gosset (pseudonym "Student").
Core Formulas
One-Sample t
t = (x̄ - μ) / (s / √n), DF = n - 1
Independent Two-Sample t (Equal Variance)
t = (x̄₁ - x̄₂) / (s_p √(1/n₁ + 1/n₂))
where s_p² = [(n₁-1)s₁² + (n₂-1)s₂²] / (n₁ + n₂ - 2)
Welch's t (Unequal Variance - Preferred)
t = (x̄₁ - x̄₂) / √(s₁²/n₁ + s₂²/n₂)
(Welch's DF computed via Satterthwaite approximation)
Paired t-Test
t = d̄ / (s_d / √n), where d = x₁ - x₂
Assumptions
• Data normally distributed (or DF allow CLT)
• Observations independent
• Equal variances (for pooled version) → Test with F-test first
Acceptance Criterion
• If |t_calc| > t_critical → Reject H₀
• If |t_calc| ≤ t_critical → Accept H₀
Effect Size: Cohen's d
d = (x̄₁ - x̄₂) / s_p
• d = 0.2 → Small effect
• d = 0.5 → Medium effect
• d = 0.8 → Large effect
Common Pitfalls
• Using pooled t-test with unequal variances → Use Welch instead
• Using independent t on paired data (violates independence)
• Ignoring normality assumption
Non-Parametric Alternatives
• One-sample: Wilcoxon Signed-Rank
• Two-sample: Mann-Whitney U
• Paired: Wilcoxon Signed-Rank
4. ONE-WAY ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)
Definition
ANOVA compares means of 3 or more groups. Developed by R.A. Fisher. It partitions total variance into between-group and within-group components.
Core Concept
SS_Total = SS_Between + SS_Within
Formulas
Between-Group Variance
SS_Between = Σ nᵢ (x̄ᵢ - x̄̄)²
Within-Group Variance
SS_Within = Σ Σ (xᵢⱼ - x̄ᵢ)²
F-Ratio
F = MS_Between / MS_Within = (SS_B/(k-1)) / (SS_W/(N-k))
where k = number of groups, N = total observations
Procedure
• Step 1: Compute mean of each group (x̄₁, x̄₂, ..., x̄_k)
• Step 2: Compute overall mean x̄̄
• Step 3: Calculate SS_Between and SS_Within
• Step 4: Compute MS values and F-ratio
• Step 5: Compare F_calc with F_α(k-1, N-k)
• Step 6: If F_calc > F_table, reject H₀
Worked Example: Study Methods (A, B, C)
10 students per method. Test if mean scores differ at α = 0.05.
Means: x̄_A = 8.7, x̄_B = 8.6, x̄_C = 8.5, x̄̄ = 8.6
ANOVA Table:
Source
SS
DF
MS
F
Between
0.2
2
0.1
0.096
Within
28.0
27
1.037
—
Total
28.2
29
—
—
F = 0.1 / 1.037 = 0.096 << F_0.05(2,27) ≈ 3.35
Decision: Fail to reject H₀ → No significant difference between methods.
Effect Size: Eta-Squared
η² = SS_Between / SS_Total
(Proportion of variance explained by group membership)
Post-Hoc Tests (if H₀ rejected)
• Tukey HSD (most popular)
• Bonferroni (conservative)
• Scheffé (most flexible)
Assumptions
• Normality within each group
• Homogeneity of variances (test with Levene's)
• Independence of observations
Common Pitfalls
• Using ANOVA without checking homogeneity first
• Not using post-hoc when groups differ significantly
• Ignoring interaction effects in factorial designs
Alternatives
• Kruskal-Wallis (non-parametric, ordinal data)
• Welch ANOVA (unequal variances)
5. DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS (DOE) BASICS
Purpose
Systematically vary factors to optimize process output. Common in engineering, manufacturing, agriculture.
Worked Example: Temperature × Pressure Factorial
Exp
Temperature
Pressure
Output Quality
1
Low
Low
70
2
Low
High
75
3
High
Low
80
4
High
High
90
Main Effects Analysis:
Temperature effect = (80+90)/2 - (70+75)/2 = 12.5
Pressure effect = (75+90)/2 - (70+80)/2 = 7.5
Best setting: High Temperature + High Pressure → Output 90
DOE Principles
• Randomization: Reduces bias from unknown variables
• Replication: Provides error estimates
• Blocking: Controls nuisance factors
• Factorial Design: Examines all factor combinations
• Response Surface Methodology: Models continuous optimization
Common DOE Types
• Full Factorial 2^k (all combinations)
• Fractional Factorial (screening, fewer experiments)
• Central Composite (curvature testing)
• Taguchi (robust design, noise factors)
6. NON-PARAMETRIC ALTERNATIVES
When assumptions fail (non-normal, small n, ordinal data), use these:
Parametric Test
Non-Parametric Alternative
One-sample t
Wilcoxon Signed-Rank
Independent t
Mann-Whitney U
Paired t
Wilcoxon Signed-Rank
ANOVA
Kruskal-Wallis H
Correlation
Spearman Rank, Kendall τ
7. BEST PRACTICES & COMMON PITFALLS
Before Testing
• ✓ Check normality (Shapiro-Wilk, Q-Q plots)
• ✓ Check equal variance (Levene's test)
• ✓ Verify independence
• ✓ Plan sample size (power analysis)
While Testing
• ✓ Use appropriate test for data type
• ✓ Report confidence intervals (not just p-values)
• ✓ Report effect size (Cohen's d, η², etc.)
• ✓ Adjust for multiple comparisons (Bonferroni)
Interpretation Rules
• p < α: Reject H₀ (statistically significant)
• p ≥ α: Fail to reject H₀ (not significant)
• p-value ≠ probability H₀ is true
• Small p-value = strong evidence against H₀
Critical Pitfalls to Avoid
• ❌ Relying only on p-values (ignoring effect size)
• ❌ p-hacking / Multiple testing without correction
• ❌ Using wrong test for data type
• ❌ Assuming correlation = causation
• ❌ Violating assumptions without sensitivity checks
8. FORMULA QUICK REFERENCE SHEET
Formulas for All Tests
Test
Formula
Critical Info
F-Test
F = S₁²/S₂²
DF = (n₁-1, n₂-1)
χ²
χ² = Σ(O-E)²/E
DF = k-1 or (r-1)(c-1)
One-Sample t
t = (x̄-μ)/(s/√n)
DF = n-1
Two-Sample t
t = (x̄₁-x̄₂)/(s_p√(1/n₁+1/n₂))
DF = n₁+n₂-2
ANOVA
F = MS_B/MS_W
DF = (k-1, N-k)
Cohen's d
d = (x̄₁-x̄₂)/s_p
0.2=small, 0.5=med, 0.8=large
Final Note for Exam Success
Remember: Each test answers a specific question about your data. Always:
• Understand the question (what are you comparing?)
• Check assumptions first
• Choose the right test
• Report effect size + confidence interval, not just p-value
• Interpret in context (statistical significance ≠ practical significance)
Good luck with your M.Tech exams and viva! 🎓
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