Statistics: Unit 1 Vocab

Question 1

A numerical description of a sample characteristic

Accepted Answer

Statistic

Question 2

A numerical description of a population characteristic

Accepted Answer

Parameter

Question 3

The science of collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data in order to make decisions

Accepted Answer

Statistics

Question 4

The branch of statistics that involves the organization, summarization, and display of data

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Descriptive Statistics

Question 5

A subset, or part, of a population

Accepted Answer

Sample

Question 6

The branch of statistics that involves using a sample to draw conclusions about a population. Involves probability

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Inferential Statistics

Question 7

Consist of information coming from observations, counts, measurements, or responses

Accepted Answer

Data

Question 8

The collection of all outcomes, responses, measurements, or counts that are of interest

Accepted Answer

Population

Questions 8