Statistics Definitions [1/10]

Statistics Definitions [1/10]

11th Grade

23 Qs

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Statistics Definitions [1/10]

Statistics Definitions [1/10]

Assessment

Quiz

Mathematics

11th Grade

Easy

CCSS
HSS.IC.B.3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Victor Bague

Used 2+ times

FREE Resource

23 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a population in statistical terms?

A subset of individuals from a larger group

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

A numerical summary of a sample

A method of collecting data

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines a sample?

A numerical summary of a population

A subset of the population used to represent the entire group

The entire group of individuals or instances

A method of data analysis

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a parameter in the context of statistics?

A characteristic or measure obtained by using the data values from a sample

A characteristic or measure obtained by using the data values from a population

A method of selecting a sample

A type of data collection

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the statistic in the following scenario: A researcher calculates the average height of a sample of 50 students.

The average height of the entire student body

The average height of the sample of 50 students

The total number of students in the school

The method used to select the sample

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between a sample and a population?

A sample includes all individuals, while a population includes only a subset

A sample is a subset of a population, while a population includes all individuals

A sample and a population are always the same size

A sample is always larger than a population

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of using a sample in statistics?

To avoid collecting data

To make inferences about a population

To replace the need for a population

To ensure data is biased

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a common sampling method?

Random sampling

Data mining

Hypothesis testing

Regression analysis

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