Population and Samples

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What is a population in statistics?

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The entire collection of objects being surveyed.

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What is a sample in statistics?

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A subset of the population selected for analysis.

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Why is it important for a sample to be representative?

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A representative sample accurately reflects the characteristics of the population, leading to valid conclusions.

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What does it mean for a sample to be random?

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A random sample is one where every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

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What is sampling bias?

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Sampling bias occurs when certain members of the population are more likely to be selected than others, leading to an unrepresentative sample.

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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 group, while a sample is a smaller group selected from the population.

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What is the purpose of surveying a sample?

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To make inferences about the population without surveying every member.

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What is a convenience sample?

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

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What is a stratified sample?

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A stratified sample is created by dividing the population into subgroups and randomly selecting members from each subgroup.

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What is a systematic sample?

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A systematic sample is obtained by selecting every nth member of the population after a random starting point.

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