Population & Samples game

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What is a sample in statistics?

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A sample is a part of a group being surveyed, selected to represent the whole population.

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What is a population in statistics?

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A population is the entire group of objects or individuals considered for a survey.

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What is the best representation of a sample?

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A selection of shoppers from different states.

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What is a random sample?

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A random sample is a subset of individuals chosen from a larger set, where each individual has an equal chance of being selected.

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What is the difference between a sample and a population?

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A sample is a smaller group selected from a population, which is the entire group being studied.

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Why is it important to have a representative sample?

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A representative sample ensures that the results of a survey can be generalized to the entire population.

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What does it mean to survey a population?

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To survey a population means to collect data from individuals in that population to understand their preferences or behaviors.

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What is an example of a population?

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All teachers in a school district.

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What is an example of a sample?

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230 randomly selected teachers from a school district.

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What is the purpose of sampling in research?

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Sampling allows researchers to gather data and make inferences about a larger population without surveying everyone.

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