Warm Up for AP Statistics #1

Warm Up for AP Statistics #1

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Mathematics

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a population in statistics?

Back

A population is the entire group of individuals or instances about whom we hope to learn.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sample in statistics?

Back

A sample is a subset of the population, selected for the purpose of conducting a study.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics?

Back

Descriptive statistics summarize and describe the characteristics of a data set, while inferential statistics use a random sample of data to make inferences about the population.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a random sample?

Back

A random sample is a sample that is selected from a population in such a way that every individual has an equal chance of being chosen.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a parameter in statistics?

Back

A parameter is a numerical characteristic of a population, such as a mean or standard deviation.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a statistic in statistics?

Back

A statistic is a numerical characteristic of a sample, used to estimate a population parameter.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Central Limit Theorem?

Back

The Central Limit Theorem states that the distribution of the sample means will approach a normal distribution as the sample size increases, regardless of the shape of the population distribution.

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