Statistics Review

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What is a statistic?

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A numerical value summarizing the sample data.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.3

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What is an experiment in statistics?

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A planned activity whose results yield a set of data.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is stratified sampling?

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A sampling method that involves dividing the population into subgroups and selecting samples from each subgroup.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is a cluster random 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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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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How many 7th graders had an IQ score in the 81-90 range?

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13.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What is simple random sampling?

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A sampling method where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is systematic sampling?

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A sampling method where members are selected at regular intervals from a randomly ordered list.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is the difference between a population and a sample?

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A population includes all members of a specified group, while a sample is a subset of the population.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is the purpose of using a sample in statistics?

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To make inferences about the population without surveying every member.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is a variable in statistics?

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A characteristic or attribute that can take on different values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5B