Stats Part Last: All together!

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What is a sample size in a survey?

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The sample size is the number of individuals or observations included in a survey or study. For example, in the New York Times poll, the sample size was 1025 women.

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What does it mean to reduce variability in a study?

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Reducing variability means making the results of a study more consistent. This can be achieved by increasing the sample size.

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How can we reduce bias in survey results?

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Bias can be reduced by increasing randomness in the selection of participants, ensuring that every individual has an equal chance of being chosen.

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What is the difference between an experiment and an observational study?

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An experiment involves manipulating variables to observe effects, while an observational study involves watching subjects without interference. For example, placing bacteria in different climates is an experiment.

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What is a confidence interval?

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A confidence interval is a range of values that is likely to contain the true population parameter. It provides an estimate of uncertainty around a sample statistic.

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What is margin of error in statistics?

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Margin of error indicates the amount of random sampling error in a survey's results. It helps to understand how much the sample results may differ from the actual population.

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What does it mean if a survey is biased?

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A biased survey is one that does not accurately represent the population being studied, often due to flawed sampling methods.

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What is randomness in sampling?

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Randomness in sampling means that every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected, which helps to ensure that the sample is representative.

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What is the purpose of conducting a survey?

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The purpose of conducting a survey is to gather information or opinions from a group of people to make inferences about a larger population.

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What is the role of a researcher in an experiment?

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The researcher designs the experiment, manipulates variables, collects data, and analyzes results to draw conclusions.