7B Flashcard Review

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What is a Sample Survey?

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A Sample Survey is a method of collecting data from a subset of a population to estimate characteristics of the whole population.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

CCSS.7.SP.A.1

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What is an Observational Study?

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An Observational Study is a research method where the researcher observes and records behavior without manipulating any variables.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

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Define Population in research.

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Population refers to the entire group of individuals or instances about whom we hope to learn.

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What is a Census?

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A Census is a complete enumeration of a population, collecting data from every individual.

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What is the difference between a Sample and a Population?

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A Sample is a subset of a population used to represent the whole, while a Population includes all individuals of interest.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

CCSS.7.SP.A.1

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What is an Experiment in research?

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An Experiment is a study in which the researcher manipulates one or more variables to observe the effect on another variable.

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What is the purpose of using a Sample Survey?

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The purpose of using a Sample Survey is to gather information about a population without surveying every individual.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

CCSS.7.SP.A.1

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What does it mean to say a study is 'observational'?

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It means that the study involves observing subjects in their natural environment without interference.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

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Give an example of an Observational Study.

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An example is observing whether students wear seatbelts while driving in a school parking lot.

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What is the significance of using a control group in an Experiment?

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A control group helps to isolate the effect of the treatment by providing a baseline for comparison.