13 - Comparing several means (Nov. 30-Dec. 6)

One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for Comparing Means

Learning Objectives

• Understand ANOVA as a method that allows us to compare the means of two or more normal populations.
• Describe the type of samples assumed for ANOVA and the assumption about variances. 
• Draw and describe the F distribution. Be able to compute the F test statistic.

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Video Lectures

• Lesson 15 Introduction: "Comparing Several Means" Links to an external site. (2 minutes)
• Lesson 15.1 Links to an external site. (19 minutes)
• Lesson 15.2 Links to an external site. (21 minutes)
• Lesson 15.3 Links to an external site. (12 minutes)

 

Readings

• IPS Text Chapter 12.1, 12.2
• BIA Stuart Download Stuart
  (for discussion 11/30); consider BIA questions

 

Assignments

• Due Dec. 4: Homework #11
• Due Dec. 8: Lab #12

 

Required Online Adobe Connect Sessions

• Wednesday, Nov. 30, 7-8:20 pm ET - Happy Hour with Rod Little
• Review Week 12, Homework Q&A, Preview Week 13, BIA Stuart
• Week 13 Happy Hour recording
• Monday, Dec. 5, 7-8:20 pm ET - Lab Connect meeting with Swastina Shrestha
• Week 13 Lab Connect recording
• Week 13 Office hour recording

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Powerpoint Slides

• Lesson #15 video lecture slides Download lecture slides
• Lecture # 16 lecture slides Download lecture slides
• Happy Hour slides
• Lab slides

 

Additional Resources

• View Worked Example 8
• Knowledge Check Download Knowledge Check
• Practice quizzes, vocabulary flashcards, statistical applets