Final Review

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According to the empirical rule, how much of the data falls within 3 standard deviations?

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99.7%

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True or False: In a Pairwise Comparison method, a candidate who loses all head-to-head matchups can still win the election.

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False

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According to the empirical rule, what percentage of data falls within 1 standard deviation?

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68%

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The center of the curve represents what value of a data set?

Back

μ (mean)

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A ______________ is when an individual voter ranks candidates in order of their personal preference.

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Preference Ballot

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What is the empirical rule in statistics?

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The empirical rule states that for a normal distribution, approximately 68% of the data falls within 1 standard deviation, 95% within 2 standard deviations, and 99.7% within 3 standard deviations.

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What does the symbol μ represent in statistics?

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μ represents the mean or average of a data set.

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What is a Preference Table?

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A Preference Table is a method used to display the rankings of candidates by voters.

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What is the significance of standard deviation in a data set?

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Standard deviation measures the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values.

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What is a Plurality in voting?

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Plurality is a voting system where the candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of whether they achieve a majority.