information of interest that is collected

Probability and Statistics Chapter 1 Flashcards

1

The two types of variables are categorical and quantitative.

2

In a population, we count only part of the participants

3

Parameter or statistic? ....The average of all students in this class.

4

Parameter or statistic?....The average age of English teachers at Ridge View

5

We would rather use a sample because it's more economical.

6

Which of the following is an inferential statistic?

7

What is a variable?

8

Which of the following is NOT a goal for studying statistics?

9

Parameter or Statistic?...The number of seniors who drive to school in a random check of advisory classes.

10

A sample is the collection of all things being studied

Probability and Statistics Chapter 1