Bivariate Data Flashcard

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What is bivariate data?

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Bivariate data involves two variables that can be analyzed to determine relationships or correlations between them.

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What is the best method to collect data on children's playground preferences?

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Survey.

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Who is the target population in a study about children's playground usage?

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Children in the town.

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What is a valid sampling method for a town park location survey?

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Survey a random selection of people who live in town.

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What is an example of collecting bivariate data?

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Measuring both the height and shoe size of each student in a class.

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What is unbiased sampling?

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When a sample is representative of the larger population, selected at random, and is large enough to provide accurate data.

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What is biased sampling?

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A sampling method that does not accurately represent the population, often due to non-random selection.

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Why is it important to have a representative sample?

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To ensure that the findings of a study can be generalized to the larger 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 involves numerical measurements.

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What is a survey in data collection?

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A method of gathering information from individuals, often using questionnaires.