Population and Sample

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What is a population in statistics?

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The entire group being studied.

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What is a sample in statistics?

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A part of the population being studied.

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What is the difference between a population and a sample?

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A population includes all members of a specified group, while a sample is a subset of that population.

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What is a random sample?

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A sample that is selected by chance, ensuring that every member of the population has an equal chance of being chosen.

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What is a stratified sample?

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A sample that is divided into subgroups (strata) and random samples are taken from each stratum.

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What is a systematic sample?

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A sample obtained by selecting every nth member of the population.

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Why is sampling important in statistics?

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Sampling allows researchers to make inferences about a population without having to study every member.

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What is an example of a population?

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All the students in a school.

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What is an example of a sample?

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A group of 30 students selected from the school.

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What is a convenience sample?

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A sample that is taken from a group that is easy to reach.

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