Statistics Vocabulary

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What is systematic sampling?

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A sampling method where every nth individual is selected from a list.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is an experimental research method?

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A method where participants are randomly assigned to different groups to test the effects of a variable.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is the difference between a population parameter and a sample statistic?

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A population parameter describes a characteristic of the entire population, while a sample statistic describes a characteristic of a sample.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is an observational study?

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A research method where the researcher observes subjects without manipulating any variables.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is a sample?

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A subset of individuals selected from a larger population for the purpose of research.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is a population in statistics?

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The entire group of individuals or instances about whom we hope to learn.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is random assignment?

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The process of assigning participants to different groups in a study by chance, to ensure each group is similar.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is a control group?

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A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure the effects of the treatment.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is a variable in research?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5B

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5