Review-a-palooza

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What is the capital of Germany?

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Berlin

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What is the capital of Tennessee?

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Nashville

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What does it mean for a sampling method to be biased?

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It means the method consistently produces results that are off from the true population mean.

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What is a representative sample?

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A sample that accurately reflects the characteristics of the population from which it is drawn.

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What is the theoretical probability of pulling a red marble from a bag containing 3 red, 2 blue, and 4 yellow marbles?

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3/9 or 1/3.

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Define 'theoretical probability'.

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The ratio of the number of favorable outcomes to the total number of possible outcomes.

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What is the difference between 'precise' and 'biased' sampling methods?

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Precise methods yield consistent results, while biased methods yield results that deviate from the true population mean.

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What is the formula for calculating probability?

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Probability = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes).

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What is the importance of having a representative sample in research?

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It ensures that the findings can be generalized to the larger population.

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What are the characteristics of a good sampling method?

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It should be random, unbiased, and representative of the population.