Statistics Vocabulary

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What is a Control Group in a study?

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The portion of the sample that does not receive treatment.

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In a study comparing test scores of students who listen to music versus those who do not, what is the population?

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The students involved in the study.

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What is a Pilot Study?

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A small study conducted to test for errors prior to the real study.

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What does the term 'population' refer to in statistics?

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The whole group in which the study is interested.

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In the context of a study on music and test scores, what is the population parameter?

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The test scores of the students.

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What is the difference between a sample and a population?

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

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What is the purpose of a Control Group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the treatment group.

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What is the significance of a Pilot Study?

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It helps identify potential issues and refine the study design before the main study.

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How do you define a variable in a statistical study?

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A characteristic or attribute that can take on different values.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numerical values.