Survey Concepts Flashcard

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What is a biased sample?

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A sample where part of the population is favored over another

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Why might the sampling method used by the manufacturer be considered unbiased?

Back

It tests every 100th chip

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Why might the method of selecting students to represent the school be considered biased?

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It only includes students who volunteer

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What is the outcome of the manufacturer's test on memory chips?

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One out of ten chips is defective

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Why is the math teacher's method considered biased?

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She only checks the top three papers.

Front

What is the main topic of the learning material?

Back

Biased and unbiased sampling

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What is a key characteristic of a biased survey?

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It does not represent the entire population.

Front

Which type of graph shows the number of items in a specific category and compares two sets of categorical data?

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Bar Graph

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What type of plot shows the frequency of data with a number line?

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Line Plot

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What is a common issue with using a non-random sample in a survey?

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It may lead to biased results.