Review AP Statistics

Review AP Statistics

Assessment

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Mathematics

12th Grade

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Hard

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

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is an observational study?

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An observational study is a type of research where the researcher observes and records behavior or outcomes without manipulating any variables. It is used to identify correlations but cannot establish causation.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an experimental study?

Back

An experimental study involves the manipulation of one or more variables to determine their effect on a response variable. It allows researchers to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a blocking design in experiments?

Back

A blocking design is a method used in experiments where subjects are divided into groups (blocks) based on a certain characteristic (e.g., gender) to control for variability and improve the accuracy of the results.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main advantage of experiments over observational studies?

Back

Experiments can usually provide better evidence of causation because they involve manipulation of variables and control over confounding factors.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a matched pairs design?

Back

A matched pairs design is an experimental design where subjects are paired based on similar characteristics, and each pair is assigned to different treatments. This helps control for variability between subjects.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a treatment in an experiment?

Back

A treatment is a specific condition or intervention applied to subjects in an experiment to observe its effect on a response variable.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a response variable?

Back

A response variable is the outcome or effect that is measured in an experiment to assess the impact of the treatment.

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