Math 3 - Statistics

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What is a sample in statistics?

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A sample is a small portion of the population used to gather data from.

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What is a statistic?

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A statistic is a numerical value summarizing the sample data.

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What is the best method to achieve accurate survey results?

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Surveying thirty randomly selected students from the school.

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What sampling method is used when selecting the five closest students to the teacher's desk?

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Convenience sampling.

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What sampling method is used when selecting the first five students who raise their hands?

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Voluntary Response sampling.

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What is the population in a statistical study?

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The entire group of individuals or items that is the subject of study.

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What is systematic sampling?

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A method where you select every nth individual from a list or sequence.

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What is bias in statistics?

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Bias refers to systematic errors that lead to incorrect conclusions.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numerical values.

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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.