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What is the best data collection technique for observing behavior in a natural setting?

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Observation

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What sampling method involves selecting every nth individual from a population?

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Systematic Sampling

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How do you calculate the margin of error for a sample mean at a 95% confidence level?

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Margin of Error = z * (σ/√n), where z is the z-score for 95% confidence.

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What is a simple random sampling method?

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A sampling method where every individual has an equal chance of being selected, often done by drawing names from a hat.

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What is the formula for margin of error when the population standard deviation is unknown?

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E = t * (s/√n), where t is the t-score, s is the sample standard deviation, and n is the sample size.

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What is the definition of 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 does a confidence interval represent?

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A range of values that is likely to contain the population parameter with a certain level of confidence.

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What is the purpose of conducting a census?

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To collect data from every member of a population.

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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 represents numerical values.

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What is a sample in statistics?

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A subset of a population used to represent the entire group.