Stats Definitions and Methods of Sampling Review

Stats Definitions and Methods of Sampling Review

Assessment

Flashcard

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sample?

Back

A sample is a small portion of the population used to gather data from.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is random sampling?

Back

Random sampling is a method where every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the population and sample: 45,000 people made credit card purchases, 1,000 surveys mailed, 137 returned.

Back

Population: 45,000 people who made credit card purchases. Sample: 137 returned surveys.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do we randomly select our samples?

Back

To reduce bias.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the mode in a data set?

Back

The mode is the number that occurs most often in a data set.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is systematic sampling?

Back

Systematic sampling is a method where you select every nth individual from a list of the population.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is convenience sampling?

Back

Convenience sampling is a method where samples are taken from a group that is easily accessible.

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