Statistics: Data Collection Vocab Flashcard

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A collection of facts, measurements, or observations about individuals is called _____

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data

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

Front

When studying a topic, researchers are interested in several ___ about individuals.

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variables

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5B

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A _____ variable can be grouped, like favorite color or type of car.

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categorical

Front

A ___ variable can be assigned a value, like height or temperature.

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numerical

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CCSS.HSF-BF.B.4A

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Variables of interest are measured with a tool reported in specific units. The ___ is the measurement tool.

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instrument

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5B

Front

The ____ explain what the numbers represent, e.g., feet, points, pounds, degrees.

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units

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CCSS.8.EE.A.4

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___ refers to the appropriateness of the instrument and units used.

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Validity

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5B

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____ means the instrument consistently gives similar results when repeated.

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Reliability

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

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Instrument gives different results for the same measurement, indicating high ____.

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variability

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CCSS.6.SP.A.3

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A ___ measurement is 'consistently wrong in the same direction'.

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biased

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3