Unit 10 : Data and Statistics

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What is systematic sampling?

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A sampling method where every nth individual is selected from a list or sequence.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is the least valid sampling method when testing a product?

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Selecting one box randomly and then selecting all the bulbs from the box.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is an experiment in the context of data and statistics?

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A study where conditions are controlled to test a hypothesis.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is an unbiased sample?

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A sample that fairly represents the population, without favoritism or bias.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is a z-score?

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A statistical measurement that describes a value's relation to the mean of a group of values.

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How do you calculate the x-value from a z-score?

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x = (z * standard deviation) + mean.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.A.4

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What is the mean in a data set?

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The average value, calculated by adding all values and dividing by the number of values.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is 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 a survey in data collection?

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To gather information from a sample of individuals 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 is a biased sample?

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A sample that does not accurately represent the population, leading to skewed results.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1