8th Grade Math: Unit 02 Flashcards

Front

A measure of variability of data around the mean calculated by finding the sum of the absolute values of the differences between each data point of a given set and the mean of that data set divided by the number of data points is called _________.

Back

mean absolute deviation

Front

A total collection of persons, objects, or items of interest is called a _________

Back

population

Front

A subset of the population selected without bias in order to make inferences about the entire population is called a _________.

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random sample

Front

A subset of the population selected in order to make inferences about the entire population is called a _________.

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sample

Front

An experiment or model used to test the outcomes of an event is called a _________.

Back

simulation

Front

The distance of a value from zero on a number line is called its _________.

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absolute value

Front

A consistent error or influence in data collection, analysis, or interpretation that leads to inaccurate or unfair results is called _________.

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bias

Front

When information is collected, the facts or numbers gathered are called _________

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data

Front

The result of a subtraction problem is called the _________.

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difference

Front

A situation involving chance that leads to results, or outcomes, is called an _________.

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experiment