Basic Statistics Vocabulary

What does the term "disparity" refer to in statistics?

• A measure of central tendency

• A difference or inequality between groups

• A type of statistical graph

• A method of data collection

Which of the following is a visual representation of data using symbols or images?

• Histogram

• Pictogram

• Line graph

• Scatter plot

What does the image represent?

• Bar chart

• Pie chart

• Histogram

• Line graph

If a dataset shows a consistent increase over time, this trend is known as a:

• Decrease

• Drop

• Rise

• Fluctuation

What does a percentage represent in statistics?

• A fraction of 100

• A whole number

• A type of graph

• A data collection method

In a survey, if 60% of respondents prefer option A, what term describes this group?

• Minority

• Majority

• Outlier

• Sample

What is the primary purpose of data interpretation in statistics?

• To collect data

• To analyze and draw conclusions from data

• To create graphs

• To calculate percentages

What does the image represent?

• Bar chart

• Pie chart

• Pictogram

• Line graph

What does the term "drop" refer to in a statistical context?

• An increase in data values

• A decrease in data values

• A type of statistical test

• A method of data collection

What is the purpose of using a line graph in statistics?

• To show parts of a whole

• To compare quantities

• To display data trends over time

• To show frequency distribution