Chapter 1: Introduction to Statistics Flashcards
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Population
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Collection of all outcomes, responses, measurements that are of interest.
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Sample
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A part of a population.
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Parameter
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Numerical description of a population character.
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Statistics
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Numerical description of a sample character.
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Example of a Sample
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A survey of several hundred students found that they spend a average of 50 hours per week.
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Descriptive Statistics
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The branch of statistics that involves the organization, summarization, and display of data.`
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Inferential Statistics
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The branch that involves using a sample to draw conclusions about a population.
