Inferential and Descriptive

Inferential and Descriptive

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Mathematics

9th Grade - University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Descriptive Statistics?

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Descriptive statistics involves summarizing and organizing data to describe its main features, often using measures such as mean, median, mode, and standard deviation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Inferential Statistics?

Back

Inferential statistics involves making predictions or inferences about a population based on a sample of data, including hypothesis testing and confidence intervals.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of Descriptive Statistics.

Back

An example of descriptive statistics is reporting that the average height of students in a class is 5 feet 6 inches.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of Inferential Statistics.

Back

An example of inferential statistics is predicting that 60% of voters will support a candidate based on a survey of 1,000 voters.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main difference between Descriptive and Inferential Statistics?

Back

Descriptive statistics summarizes data, while inferential statistics makes predictions or generalizations about a population based on sample data.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a hypothesis test do in Inferential Statistics?

Back

A hypothesis test evaluates whether there is enough evidence in a sample to support a specific claim about a population.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sample in statistics?

Back

A sample is a subset of individuals or observations selected from a larger population used to make inferences about that population.

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