SP.A.1-2 & SP.B.3-4 Practice Assessment

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What is the best estimate for a population using the capture-recapture method?

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To estimate a population, use the formula: (Number of tagged individuals in the second sample / Total number of individuals in the second sample) = (Number of tagged individuals in the first sample / Total population).

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CCSS.7.SP.A.2

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What is a biased sample?

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A biased sample is one that does not accurately represent the population being studied, leading to skewed results.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is the mean in a data set?

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The mean is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the values together and dividing by the number of values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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How do you calculate the range of a set of scores?

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The range is calculated by subtracting the smallest score from the largest score in the set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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What is the importance of sampling in surveys?

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Sampling is important because it allows researchers to gather data from a smaller group to make inferences about a larger population.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What does it mean for a sample to be representative?

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

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is the capture-recapture method used for?

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The capture-recapture method is used to estimate the size of a wildlife population by capturing, tagging, and releasing individuals, then recapturing them later.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.2

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What is a survey?

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A survey is a method of collecting data from a group of individuals to gather information about their opinions, behaviors, or characteristics.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical values that can be measured.

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What is a population in statistics?

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A population is the entire group of individuals or items that a researcher is interested in studying.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1