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Why do we randomly select our samples?

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To reduce bias in the results.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What type of correlation is represented when one variable increases and the other variable also increases?

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Positive Correlation.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is the source of bias that occurs when you ask people who are easy to ask?

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Convenience Sampling.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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What is the theoretical probability of pulling a red marble from a bag containing 3 red, 2 blue, and 4 yellow marbles?

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1/3.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What does the orange line represent in a box plot?

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Q3 (the third quartile).

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CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.A.1

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Define 'Bias' in statistics.

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Bias refers to systematic errors that lead to incorrect conclusions.

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What is 'Convenience Sampling'?

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A sampling method where participants are selected based on their easy availability.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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Explain 'Positive Correlation' with an example.

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A relationship where an increase in one variable leads to an increase in another, e.g., height and weight.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

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What is 'Theoretical Probability'?

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The ratio of the number of favorable outcomes to the total number of possible outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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Define 'Response Bias'.

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A tendency of respondents to answer questions inaccurately or falsely.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3