Statistics Review Flashcard A-Day

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Describe the shape of data that is evenly distributed around a central value.

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Symmetrical

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What is the highest value in a data set?

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Maximum

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What term describes the entire group of individuals we want to learn about in statistics?

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Population

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How do you determine the number of individuals scoring below a certain percentage in a data set?

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Count the number of individuals with scores less than or equal to that percentage.

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What is bias in statistics?

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A systematic error or deviation from the true value in data analysis or interpretation.

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What is the term for a subset of individuals selected from a larger population?

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Sample

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What is the difference between a parameter and a statistic?

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A parameter is a numerical value summarizing a characteristic of a population, while a statistic is a numerical value summarizing a characteristic of a sample.

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What does it mean if data is skewed to the right?

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The tail on the right side of the distribution is longer or fatter than the left side.

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What is the median in a data set?

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The middle value when the data points are arranged in ascending order.

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What is a measure of central tendency?

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A statistic that represents the center or typical value of a data set, such as mean, median, or mode.