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13.5.2 - Weighting of Observations

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is weighting of observations?

💡 Hint: Think about how we prioritize trustworthy data.

Question 2

Easy

What happens to more reliable data in weighting?

💡 Hint: Consider what higher reliability means.

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Question 1

What does weighting of observations help us achieve?

  • More accurate adjustments
  • Faster calculations
  • Higher costs

💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of prioritizing quality data.

Question 2

Weighting based on variance involves giving more weight to observations with:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Circumvent potential misconceptions about the relationship.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider three observations with variances of 3, 7, and 1. Calculate their weights and determine which observation should predominantly influence the adjusted results.

💡 Hint: Remember to find the inverse of each variance.

Question 2

If two observations are poor quality due to higher variances but used in a critical project, discuss ways to mitigate their impact through weighting.

💡 Hint: What strategies could improve data trustworthiness?

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