STATISTICS Module LESSON 6
STATISTICS Module LESSON 6
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Ms. Kimberly Joy De la Cruz
Mr. Christopher D. Albano
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MODULE CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
We have learned in our previous lessons how to construct the probability distribution of a
discrete random variable. We have also learned how to compute the mean and the standard
deviation of a discrete random variable. We shall apply these concepts wherein we shall study
another probability distribution—the probability distribution of the sample means, popularly
known as the sampling distribution of the sample means. The study of sampling distribution of the
sample means will be the basis for making statistical inferences and testing hypotheses.
LESSON 1
Sampling Distribution of the Sample Mean
In conducting a research, the use of samples to acquire information is more convenient and
more feasible than using the entire population. The use of sample is generally less costly and more
practical. However, we cannot expect the sample to yield accurate information about the
population. We should expect a certain amount of error from using the sample. This error is called
sampling error.
In this lesson, we shall learn how to construct the sampling distribution of sample means and
in the succeeding lessons we shall find out some important characteristics of the sampling
distribution of the sample means. This will eventually help us to understand the process of making
statistical inferences about the population, using a sample drawn from it.
To prepare you to this lesson, do the activities that follow.
Activity 1.1
A. A sample of investment experts was asked to give their opinion as to where they would invest
their money. The following are their responses.
Stocks Real estate Real estate
Precious metals Art Precious metals
Real estate Precious metals Commodities
Art Precious metals Foreign money
Precious metals Commodities Commodities
Stocks Foreign money Stocks
Stocks Stocks Real estate
Real estate Stocks Real estate
Commodities Stocks Real estate
Stocks Precious metals Real estate
Real estate Real estate Foreign money
B. Recall from our study of probability that the number of combinations of n objects taken r at a
time is obtained by using the formula.
( ) where
( )
Evaluate the following:
1. ( ) 4. ( )
2. ( ) 5. ( )
3. ( )
2. 5, 3, 6, 9, 7, 2, 10, 8
3. 18, 16, 19, 22, 20, 15, 23, 21, 21
Definition
The sample means obtained will form a frequency distribution and the corresponding
probability distribution can be constructed. This distribution is called the sampling distribution of
the sample means.
How do we construct the sampling distribution of the sample means? Study the following
examples.
Example 1
A population consists of five values (Php 2, Php 3, Php 4, Php 5, Php 6). A sample of size 2 is to
be taken from this population.
a. How many samples are possible? List them and compute the mean of each sample.
b. Construct the sampling distribution of the sample means.
c. Construct the histogram of the sampling distributions of the sample means.
Solution:
1. Since the size of the population is we have . We shall draw a sample of size from this
population, so . Thus, the number of possible samples of size that can be drawn form
this population is computed as follows:
( )
( )
( )
( )
The number of all possible samples of size 2 is 10. The table below shows the list of all possible
samples with their corresponding means.
Possible Samples of Size 2 Mean
2, 3 2.5
2, 4 3.0
2, 5 3.5
2, 6 4.0
3, 4 3.5
3, 5 4.0
3, 6 4.5
4, 5 4.5
4, 6 5.0
5, 6 5.5
Observe that the means of the samples vary from sample to sample. The mean of the population
while the means of the samples may be less than, greater than, or equal to 4.
2. We now construct the frequency distribution of the sample means.
Mean Frequency
2.5 1
3.0 1
3.5 2
4.0 2
4.5 2
5.0 1
5.5 1
Total 10
Next, we construct the probability distribution of the sample means. This is the sampling
distribution of the sample means.
Mean Probability ( ̅ )
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
3. The histogram of the sampling distribution of the sample means is constructed by making a bar
graph where the sample means are plotted on the horizontal axis and the corresponding
probabilities are shown in the vertical axis.
̅)
Probability (𝑿
Salary
𝟐𝟓 𝟑𝟎 𝟑𝟓 𝟒𝟎 𝟒𝟓 𝟓𝟎 𝟓𝟓
Example 2
The following tables gives the monthly (in thousands of pesos) of six officers in a government
office. Suppose that random samples of size 4 are taken from this population of six officers.
Officer Salary
A 8
B 12
C 16
D 20
E 24
F 28
1. How many samples are possible? List them and compute the mean of each sample.
2. Construct the sampling distribution of the sample means.
3. Construct the histogram of the sampling distribution of the sample means.
Solution
1. Since the size of the population is , we have . We shall draw a sample of size from
population, so Thus, the number of possible samples of size 4 that can be drawn from
this population is computed as follows.
( )
( )
( )
( )
The number of all possible samples of size 4 is 15. The table below shows the list of all possible
samples with their corresponding means.
Sample Salaries Mean
A, B, C, D 8, 12, 16, 20 14
A, B, C, E 8, 12, 16, 24 15
A, B, C, F 8, 12, 16, 28 16
A, B, D, E 8, 12, 20, 24 16
A, B, D, F 8, 12, 20, 28 17
A, B, E, F 8, 12, 24, 28 18
A, C, D, E 8, 16, 20, 24 17
A, C, D, F 8, 16, 20, 28 18
A, C, E, F 8, 16, 24, 28 19
A, D, E, F 8, 20, 24, 28 20
B, C, D, E 12, 16, 20, 24 18
B, C, D, F 12, 16, 20, 28 19
B, C, E, F 12, 16, 24, 28 20
B, D, E, F 12, 20, 24, 28 21
C, D, E, F 16, 20, 24, 28 22
Observe that the means of the samples vary from sample to sample. The mean of the population
while the means of the samples may be less than, greater than, or equal to 18.
2. We now construct the frequency distribution of the sample means.
Mean Frequency
14 1
15 1
16 2
17 2
18 3
19 2
20 2
21 1
22 1
Total 15
Next, we construct the probability distribution of the sample means. This is the sampling
distribution of the sample means.
Mean ̅ Probability ( ̅ )
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Total 15
3. The histogram of the sampling distribution of the sample means is constructed by making a bar
graph where the sample means are plotted on the horizontal axis and the corresponding
probabilities are shown in the vertical axis.
𝟓
̅)
Probability (𝑿 𝟒
𝟑
𝟐
𝟏
𝟎
𝟏𝟒 𝟏𝟓 𝟏𝟔 𝟏𝟕 𝟏𝟖 𝟏𝟗 𝟐𝟎 𝟐𝟏 𝟐𝟐
A. Determine the number of different samples of the given size 𝒏 that can be drawn
from the given population of size 𝑵.
N n Number of Possible Samples
8 4
10 2
60 6
B. Random samples of size 𝑛 are drawn from a finite population consisting of the
numbers and .
a. How many possible samples are there?
b. List all the possible samples and the corresponding mean for each sample.
c. Construct the sampling distribution of the sample means.
d. Construct the histogram for the sampling distribution of the sample
means. Describe the shape of the histogram.
References:
Books
Belecina, R.R., Baccay, E.S. & Mateo, E.B. (2016). Statistics and Probability. Sampaloc Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Marquez, W.G & Ocampo, Jr., J.M. (2016). Conceptual Math and Beyond Statistics and Probability. Novaliches, Quezon
City: Brilliant Creations Publishing, Inc.
Electronic Device
Stephanie Glen. "Normal Distributions (Bell Curve): Definition, Word Problems" from StatisticsHowTo.com: Elementary
Statistics for the rest of us! https://www.statisticshowto.com/probability-and-statistics/normal-distributions/
A. Determine the number of different samples of the given size n that an be drawn from the given
population of size N.
N n Number of Possible Samples
10 3
32 6
40 5
B. Random samples of size are drawn from a finite population consisting of the numbers
and .
a. How many possible samples are there?
b. List all the possible samples and the corresponding mean for each sample.
c. Construct the sampling distribution of the sample means.
d. Construct the histogram for the sampling distribution of the sample means. Describe the
shape of the histogram.