Samples and Populations

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What is unbiased sampling?

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Unbiased sampling is when any member of the population is equally likely to be chosen for the sample.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What does the term 'population' refer to in statistics?

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The population describes the group of people, objects, or events being surveyed.

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In a bookstore survey, who is considered the population?

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The population is the people who visit the bookstore.

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If 100 people took a survey, how many total people participated?

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100 people participated in the survey.

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What is the population in a restaurant survey about dessert orders?

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The population is all the customers of the restaurant.

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What is a sample in statistics?

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A sample is a part of the population that is selected for the survey.

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Why is random sampling important?

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Random sampling is important because it helps ensure that the sample is representative of the population.

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What is a biased sample?

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A biased sample is when certain members of the population are more likely to be chosen than others.

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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 includes only a part of that group.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

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What is convenience sampling?

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Convenience sampling is selecting a sample based on ease of access rather than random selection.

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