Probability and Statistics Vocabulary

What does the term "Population" refer to in the context of a survey?

• The entire group of people that the survey results will affect.

• The group of people a survey is focused on.

• The individuals who analyze the survey data.

• The group of people that are not included in the survey.

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What is a "Sample" in statistical terms?

• The process of collecting data from every member of the population.

• The outcome of a statistical experiment.

• The group of people that are actually asked a statistical question.

• The method used to analyze survey data.

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What is meant by "Sample Space/event"?

• The location where a survey is conducted.

• The method used to select a sample.

• A list of the individual outcomes that are to be considered for an event.

• The time period during which a survey takes place.

What characterizes a "Biased Sample"?

• A sample that includes every member of the population.

• A sample that is randomly selected from the population.

• A sample that represents the population accurately.

• A sample where some members have a greater chance of being selected than others.

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What is a "Representative Sample"?

• A sample that is the smallest subset of the population.

• A sample that is taken from a specific region only.

• A part of the population that is similar to the entire population.

• A sample that consists only of volunteers.

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What is "Categorical Data"?

• Data based on surveys that give you number answers.

• Data based on surveys that are not related to numbers.

• Data that can only be collected through experiments.

• Data that includes measurements and quantities.

What is "Numerical Data"?

• Data that is subjective and based on personal opinions.

• Data that is descriptive and cannot be measured.

• Data based on surveys that give you number answers.

• Data that is only used in theoretical probability.

What does "Probability" represent in statistics?

• The certainty of an event occurring.

• A number between 0 and 1 used to determine the likelihood for events that have unknown outcomes.

• The total number of possible outcomes for an event.

• The frequency of an event occurring in past data.

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What is the difference between "Experimental Probability" and "Theoretical Probability"?

• Experimental probability is what actually happens when you perform an experiment, while theoretical probability is what should occur in a situation.

• There is no difference; both terms mean the same thing.

What are "Inferences" in the context of statistics?

• Predictions about future data based on current trends.

• A conclusion made based on evidence from the data.

• The process of collecting data from a sample.

• The graphical representation of data.

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