Data Studies Observation Experiment Population Sample Parameter

The set of ALL observations made on all objects under study for a given characteristic or variable.

• Sample

• Population

• Survey

• Parameter

A set of observations that constitute PART of the population.

• Statistic

• Census

• Population

• Sample

A quantity calculated from the observations in a SAMPLE.

• Parameter

• Study

• Statistic

• Observation

a number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data, in particular the mode, median, or (most commonly) the mean, which is calculated by dividing the sum of the values in the set by their number

• Willie and Cody touch each other too much 

• bivariate

• blind study 

• average

These symbols represent the mean and standard deviation for which of the following distributions?

• The Population

• The Sample

• The Sampling Distribution

an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.

• box and whisker plot

• census

• closed question

• Emmett uses the handicap bathroom too much. 

statistical data type consisting of categorical variables or of data that has been converted into that form, for example as grouped data.

• box and whisker plot

• categorical data 

• census

• Bri...what letter comes after I?

graphic way to display the median, quartiles, and extremes of a data set on a number line to show the distribution of the data.

• box and whisker plot

• census

• closed question

• Can Chelsea parallel park?

process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established systematic fashion, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes.

• Erneido cusses a lot in Spanish. 

• distribution

• convenience sampling

• data collection

statistical chart consisting of data points plotted on a fairly simple scale, typically using filled in circles. There are two common, yet very different, versions of the dot chart. 

• distort

• dot plot 

• double-blind study

• Carniya has the fruit of the spirit of patience.