Population or Sample

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What is a sample in research?

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A sample is the part of the population being studied, selected for analysis.

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Define population in the context of surveys.

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Population is the entire group of objects or individuals considered for a survey.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is the difference between a sample and a population?

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A sample is a subset of the population, while the population includes all individuals or items of interest.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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Identify the population in a survey of mall shoppers.

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The population is all shoppers in the mall.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What does random sampling mean?

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Random sampling is a technique 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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What is a convenience sample?

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A convenience sample is a non-random selection of individuals that are easily accessible.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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Why is it important to define the population in a study?

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Defining the population ensures that the study results are applicable to the group of interest.

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What is a sampling error?

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A sampling error is the difference between the sample statistic and the actual population parameter.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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How can bias affect a sample?

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Bias can lead to an unrepresentative sample, skewing results and conclusions.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is stratified sampling?

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Stratified sampling involves dividing the population into subgroups and randomly sampling from each subgroup.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3