Math IA - Warm-up (1st) 12/3

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What is a population in survey research?

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The entire group of individuals or instances about whom we hope to learn.

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What is a sample in survey research?

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A subset of the population selected for participation in a study.

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What does it mean for a sample to be biased?

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A sample is biased if it does not accurately represent the population from which it is drawn.

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What is random sampling?

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A sampling method where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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Why is it important to have a representative sample?

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A representative sample ensures that the results of the survey can be generalized to the entire population.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is the best method to reduce bias in surveys?

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Using random sampling techniques.

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What is convenience sampling?

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A non-random sampling method where participants are selected based on their easy availability.

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What is stratified sampling?

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A sampling method that involves dividing the population into subgroups and randomly sampling from each subgroup.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is the significance of sample size in surveys?

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Larger sample sizes generally lead to more reliable and valid results.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is a survey question?

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A question designed to gather information from respondents.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1