7.SP.1a Representative Sample

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What does it mean for a sample to be representative of a population?

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It accurately reflects the characteristics of the population.

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What is a biased sample?

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A sample that does not accurately represent the population.

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What is an unbiased sample?

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A sample that accurately reflects the characteristics of the population.

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What is the importance of a representative sample?

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It ensures that the results of a survey or study can be generalized to the entire population.

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How can you determine if a sample is biased?

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If the sample does not include all segments of the population or is selected in a way that favors certain outcomes.

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What is a population in statistics?

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The entire group of individuals or instances about whom we hope to learn.

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What is a sample in statistics?

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A subset of the population selected for analysis.

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Why is random sampling important?

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It helps to eliminate bias and ensures that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

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What is the difference between a sample and a population?

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A sample is a part of the population, while the population includes all members.

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What does it mean for a sample to be larger than the population?

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This is not possible; a sample is always a subset of the population.