Statistics Definitions [1/10]

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Mathematics
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11th Grade
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Victor Bague
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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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