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What is cluster sampling?

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A sampling technique where entire groups (clusters) are selected at once, rather than individuals.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What percentage of data falls within one standard deviation of the mean in a normal distribution?

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68%.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.A.4

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How do you calculate the z-score?

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Z-score = (X - mean) / standard deviation.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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What are qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurable forms.

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What is the mean in statistics?

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The average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is a standard deviation?

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A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values.

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What is the purpose of inferential statistics?

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To make predictions or inferences about a population based on a sample of data.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment and is affected by the independent variable.

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What is the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics?

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Descriptive statistics summarize data, while inferential statistics use data to make predictions or generalizations.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3