Inferences Vocabulary

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What is the median in a set of data?

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The median is the number that is in the middle of a set of data ordered from smallest to largest.

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What is the mode in a set of data?

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The mode is the data point that occurs most often in a set of data.

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What is an outlier?

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An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from the other data points in a set.

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What is the range in a set of data?

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The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a set of data.

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What is random sampling?

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Random sampling is choosing a sample in a way that everyone has an equal chance of being included.

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What is convenience sampling?

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Convenience sampling is selecting a sample based on what is easiest to access.

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What is systematic sampling?

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Systematic sampling is selecting every nth individual from a list or sequence.

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What is voluntary-response sampling?

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Voluntary-response sampling is when individuals choose to participate in a survey or study.

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How do you find the mean of a set of numbers?

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To find the mean, add all the numbers together and divide by the total count of numbers.

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What does it mean if a data point is an outlier?

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It means that the data point is much higher or lower than the other points in the data set.