Population and Samples

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What is the entire group of objects or individuals considered for a survey?

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Population

Front

Who should be surveyed to decide if more money should be put into athletic programs or music programs at school?

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Some parents, teachers, and students in the school.

Front

In a situation where every spectator placed their ticket stub into a container, what is the sample if the coach chose eight people to march in the sportsmanship parade?

Back

The eight people to march in the sportsmanship parade

Front

What term describes the entire group studied in a survey?

Back

Population

Front

In a survey of mathematics teachers, what is the sample?

Back

All mathematics teachers in the school.

Front

What is a sample in statistics?

Back

A subset of a population selected for observation and analysis.

Front

What is the difference between a population and a sample?

Back

A population includes all members of a defined group, while a sample is a smaller group selected from that population.

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What is a random sample?

Back

A sample that is selected randomly from the population, ensuring that every individual has an equal chance of being chosen.

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Why is it important to have a representative sample?

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To ensure that the results of the survey can be generalized to the entire population.

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What is a biased sample?

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A sample that does not accurately represent the population, leading to skewed results.