Population vs. Sample

Population vs. Sample

Assessment

Flashcard

Mathematics

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
7.SP.A.1, HSS.IC.B.3, 6.SP.B.5A

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of a population in statistics?

Back

A population is the entire group of individuals or instances about whom we hope to learn.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of a sample in statistics?

Back

A sample is a subset of the population that is used to represent the entire group.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you identify a population from a given scenario?

Back

The population can be identified as the complete set of individuals or items that the research is focused on.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you identify a sample from a given scenario?

Back

The sample is identified as the specific group selected from the population for the purpose of the study.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a population and a sample?

Back

A population includes all members of a specified group, while a sample includes only a portion of that group.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to distinguish between population and sample?

Back

Distinguishing between population and sample is crucial for understanding the scope of research and for making valid inferences.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a population in a school setting?

Back

All students enrolled at a particular school.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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