IASSC ICBB Exam - Topic 2 Question 80 Discussion

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Question #: 80
Topic #: 2

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When conducting a Hypothesis Test using Continuous Data the proper sample size is influenced only by the extent to which we need to assess a Difference to be detected but not the inherent variation in the process.

ATrue

BFalse

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by Melissia at Sep 18, 2024, 12:29 AM

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Louvenia

3 months ago

True, but I feel like variation plays a bigger role than people think.

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Cristina

4 months ago

Nope, it's not just about the difference we want to detect.

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Zita

4 months ago

Wait, really? I thought variation was key in sample size calculations.

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Lorrie

4 months ago

Agreed, sample size is influenced by both factors.

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Charlena

4 months ago

That's definitely false, variation matters too!

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Candra

5 months ago

This one is tricky! I might say true, but I vaguely remember something about variation being important too.

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Jeanice

5 months ago

I recall a practice question where we had to consider both factors, so I lean towards false as well.

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Lynda

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like we discussed how both the difference to be detected and the variation play a role in determining sample size.

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Mee

5 months ago

I think the statement is false because I remember that sample size is also affected by the variation in the data.

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Elly

5 months ago

This seems like a trick question. The sample size for a hypothesis test with continuous data has to take into account both the difference you want to detect and the variability in the process. I don't think you can just ignore the variation.

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Leonida

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The question is saying that for a hypothesis test with continuous data, the sample size is only influenced by the difference you're trying to detect, not the process variation. That doesn't sound right to me - I'm going to go with false on this one.

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Laura

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident this is false. Sample size for a hypothesis test depends on both the difference you want to detect and the inherent variability in the process. You can't just ignore the variation.

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Oliva

5 months ago

Hmm, this is tricky. I'll need to think through the factors that influence sample size for a hypothesis test with continuous data. The question seems to be saying variation doesn't matter, but that doesn't sound right to me.

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Shalon

5 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. The question seems to be saying that sample size is only influenced by the difference we want to detect, but I thought variation in the process was also a key factor.

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Scarlet

11 months ago

Ha, classic question trying to catch you out. Of course the variation matters - you can't just focus on the difference you want to find. Gotta look at the whole picture.

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Lonna

9 months ago

I agree, it's important to look at the big picture when determining sample size.

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Josue

9 months ago

Exactly, you have to consider the variation in the process as well.

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Dana

9 months ago

False

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Merrilee

10 months ago

True

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Dominga

10 months ago

Ha, classic question trying to catch you out. Of course the variation matters - you can't just focus on the difference you want to find. Gotta look at the whole picture.

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Jovita

10 months ago

B) False

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Ngoc

10 months ago

A) True

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Joesph

11 months ago

I'm pretty sure the question is False. The variation in the process definitely affects the sample size needed to detect a difference. This seems like a trick question.

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Deonna

10 months ago

I agree, the variation in the process does affect the sample size needed for hypothesis testing.

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Earleen

10 months ago

False

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Glenna

11 months ago

Ah, I see what they're getting at. The difference we want to detect is important, but the variability in the data can't be ignored either. You'd need to consider both to get the right sample size.

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