Stats 1-1, 1-2 Definition Review

Question 1

a characteristic or measurement that can be determined for each member of a population

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variable

Question 2

a sample method where every nth person in a population is chosen

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systematic sample

Question 3

a number that represents a property of the sample

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statistic

Question 4

a number that represents a characteristic of the population

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parameter

Question 5

categories of data represented by bars on a graph

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bar graph

Question 6

the larger collection of persons, things, or objects under study

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population

Question 7

the natural variation that results from selecting a sample from a population

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sampling error

Question 8

a sample method where any group of n individuals is equally likely to be chosen

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simple random sample

Question 9

a sample method where the population is divided into groups before selection

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cluster sample

Question 10

data values indicated by labels, usually describing attributes of a population

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qualitative data

Question 11

data as the result of measuring (can include decimals)

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quantitative continuous data

Question 12

a set of observations and/or possible outcomes

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data

Question 13

data as a result of counting (i.e. 0, 1, 2, 3)

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quantitative discrete data

Question 14

a sample method that ensures subgroups of the population are represented adequately

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stratified sample

Question 15

the likelihood that a specific event will occur

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probability

Question 16

effects on reliability of data because of human sampling errors

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non-sampling error

Question 17

increasing sample size decreases sampling error

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True

Question 18

sampling bias is created when some members aren't as likely to be chosen as others

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True

Question 19

a smaller subset of the collection of persons, things, or objects under study

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sample

Question 20

categories of data represented by wedges in a circle

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pie chart

Questions 20