Quest Review: Research Methods (Statistics)

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What is the subject in a study about how drinking milk affects Dora's height?

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Dora.

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What sampling method uses a random number dialer to select survey participants?

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SRS (Simple Random Sampling)

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What does variability mean in statistics?

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Variability means that the value of the variable being studied can change from one person or thing to another.

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What is the purpose of using a placebo in a study about pre-workout supplements?

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To account for the placebo effect, where participants may change their response because they think they received the real treatment.

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What could be a confounding variable in a study linking daily Aspirin use to heart attack risk?

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How much stress someone experiences daily.

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Define 'confounding variable' in the context of research studies.

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A confounding variable is an outside influence that changes the effect of a dependent and independent variable.

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What is the difference between a sample and a population in statistics?

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

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What is the purpose of random sampling in research?

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To ensure that every individual has an equal chance of being selected, reducing bias.

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Explain the term 'bias' in the context of statistical studies.

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Bias refers to systematic errors that lead to incorrect conclusions in research.

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What is a variable in statistics?

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A variable is any characteristic, number, or quantity that can be measured or counted.