Population & Samples game

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What is a sample in statistics?

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A sample is a selection of individuals or items taken from a larger population to represent that population.

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What is a population in statistics?

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A population is the entire group of individuals or items that is the subject of a statistical study.

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What is the difference between a sample and a population?

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

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CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is a random sample?

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A random sample is a subset of a population in which each member has an equal chance of being selected.

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Why is sampling important in surveys?

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Sampling is important because it allows researchers to gather data and make inferences about a population without surveying every individual.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is a biased sample?

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A biased sample is one that does not accurately represent the population, leading to skewed results.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is a convenience sample?

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A convenience sample is a type of non-random sampling where participants are selected based on their easy availability.

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What is stratified sampling?

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

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What is a survey?

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A survey is a method of collecting data by asking questions to a group of people.

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What is the purpose of a survey?

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The purpose of a survey is to gather information and insights about opinions, behaviors, or characteristics of a population.