NC.7.SP.1 Vocabulary

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Biased

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A tendency to favor certain outcomes or interpretations over others, often leading to a distortion of results.

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Unbiased

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A condition where all outcomes or interpretations are equally likely, ensuring a fair representation of data.

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Population

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

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Statistics

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The science of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data.

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Data

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Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.

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Random Sample

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A subset of a statistical population in which each member of the subset has an equal probability of being chosen.

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Survey

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A method of gathering information from individuals, usually by asking questions.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

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Sample (of a population)

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A subset of a population used to represent the entire group as a whole.

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Valid

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Well-founded and corresponds accurately to the real world.