Topic 9: Probability & Statistics Vocab Quizs

Categorical Data

• Data that can be divided into specific categories or groups.

• Data that can be measured on a numerical scale.

• Data that represents quantities or amounts.

• Data that is collected over time.

Quantitative Data

• Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.

• Data that describes qualities or characteristics.

• Data that is collected through surveys and interviews.

• Data that is based on opinions and feelings.

Tree Diagram

• A diagram used to show the total number of possible outcomes in a probability experiment.

• A graphical representation of a hierarchical structure.

• A method for calculating the area under a curve.

• A chart that displays the relationships between different variables.

Conditional Frequency Probability

• The probability of an event occurring given that another event has already occurred.

• The likelihood of two independent events happening simultaneously.

• The chance of an event occurring without any prior conditions.

• The probability of an event occurring in the future based on past events.

Union

• The event that occurs if at least one of the events occurs.

• The event that occurs only if all events occur.

• The event that occurs if none of the events occur.

• The event that occurs at a specific time.

Marginal Frequency Probability

• The probability of a single event occurring without consideration of any other event.

• The probability of multiple events occurring simultaneously.

• The probability of an event given that another event has occurred.

• The probability of an event occurring over a long period of time.

This is an example of what type of data? Ex: The data teacher, nurse, doctor, truck driver, accountant, CEO, welder, and banker are __________

• Quantitative Data

• Ordinal Data

• Categorical Data

• Continuous Data

If A = {1,2,3,4} and B = {2,4,6,8} then the ________ of A and B, or A ∩ B, is {2,4}

• Union

• Difference

• Intersection

• Complement

This is an example of what type of data? Ex: The data 5 ft, 4 ft, 7 ft, 4 ft, 8 ft, and 10 ft are __________

• Qualitative Data

• Quantitative Data

• Categorical Data

• Nominal Data

Intersection

• The event that occurs if both events occur.

• The event that occurs if at least one event occurs.

• The event that occurs if neither event occurs.

• The event that occurs if one event occurs but not the other.