SDC Statistics Vocab Topic 2

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The raw material that is collected by taking measurements, counting, or asking questions.

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Data

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A variable that assumes values that can be counted.

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Discrete Variable

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Classifies data into mutually exclusive categories in which no order or ranking can be imposed on the data.

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Nominal Level of Measurement

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A variable that can assume all values between any two specific values. A variable obtained by measuring.

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Continuous Variable

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A variable that is numerical in nature and that can be ordered or ranked.

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Quantitative Variable

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A collection of data values.

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Data Set

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A characteristic or attribute that can assume different values and describe a situation.

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Variable

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A group of subjects selected from a population.

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Sample

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Possesses all the characteristics of interval measurement, and a true zero does exist.

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Ratio Level of Measurement

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The science of conducting studies to collect, organize, summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from data.

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