Statistics Vocabulary

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What is a Population in statistics?

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An entire population of people, animals, plants, or objects from which data can be collected.

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What is Unbiased Sampling?

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When a sample is representative of the larger population, selected at random, and is large enough to provide accurate data; well-balanced and neutral.

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What does Validity mean in statistics?

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Data which is error free and can be relied on; corresponds accurately to the real world.

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What is a Systematic Sample?

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The items or people are selected according to a specific time interval.

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What is a Sample?

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A subset of an entire group.

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What is a Random Sample?

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

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What is Bias in statistics?

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A systematic error that leads to an incorrect representation of the population.

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What is a Convenience Sample?

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A sample that is taken from a group that is easy to reach, rather than a random selection.

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What is a Voluntary Response Sample?

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A sample that consists of individuals who choose to participate, often leading to bias.

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What is a Simple Random Sample?

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A sample where every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.