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The relative arrangement of the members of statistical population; usually shown in graph
Sample
Probability
Distribution
Risk
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One or more equations the represents the way a system or process works
Mathematical Model
Model
Conceptual Model
3
A pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings
Statistics
Data
Sample
Model
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a group that is identical to a control group except for one factor
Experimental Group
Control Group
Variable
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Any pieces of information acquired through observation or experimentation
Data
Statistics
Correlation
Distribution
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The linear dependence between two variables
Data
Experiment
Correlation
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A conceptual model the provides a systematic process for making decisions
Mathematical Model
Decision-Making Model
Model
Conceptual Model
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The group that does not receive the experimental treatment in an experiment is the
variable
experimental group
control group
data
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What someone thinks will happen
Prediction
Statistics
Data
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The collection and classification of data that are in form of numbers
Mean
Correlation
Statistics
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A principal or standard that an individual considers to be important
Distribution
Value
Risk
Sample
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A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific
Observation
Hypothesis
Experiment
Prediction
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The probability of an unwanted outcome
Hypothesis
Model
Value
Risk
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The group of individuals or events selected to represent a statistical population
Probability
Sample
Model
Risk
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The number obtained by adding up data for a given characteristic
Distribution
Mean
Probability
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The likelihood that is possible future event will occur in any given instance of the event
Probability
Sample
Model
Risk
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A factor that changes in an experiment in order to test the hypothesis
Prediction
Variable
Hypothesis
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A procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to discover
Variable
Observation
Experiment
Hypothesis
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The process of obtaining information by using the senses
Hypothesis
Risk
Experiment
Observation
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The change of state from a gas to a liquid
Risk
Conceptual Model
Correlation