Unit Test Review 1 (Statistics)

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What is Voluntary Response Sampling?

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A sampling method where individuals select themselves to participate, often leading to biased results.

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Define Inferential Statistics.

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A branch of statistics that makes inferences about a population based on a sample.

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What is a Cluster Sample?

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A sampling method where the population is divided into clusters, and entire clusters are randomly selected.

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What distinguishes an Experiment from an Observational Study?

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An experiment involves manipulation of variables to determine cause and effect, while an observational study does not.

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What is a Stratified Random Sample?

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A sampling method where the population is divided into subgroups (strata) and random samples are taken from each stratum.

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Explain Systematic Sampling.

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A sampling method where every nth individual is selected from a list or sequence.

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What is Descriptive Statistics?

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A branch of statistics that summarizes and describes the characteristics of a data set.

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Define Convenience Sampling.

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A sampling method that involves selecting individuals who are easiest to reach, often leading to biased results.

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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 experimental group.

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What is a Sample in statistics?

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A subset of individuals selected from a larger population for the purpose of statistical analysis.