Epidemiology Flashcards
1
Q
what is a population?
A
any collection of individuals we are interested in
2
Q
what is a sample?
A
any subset of a population
3
Q
what is a population parameter?
A
summary values calculated within a population
4
Q
what are sample statistics?
A
corresponding summary values in samples
5
Q
are population parameters fixed or variable?
A
fixed
6
Q
what is accuracy?
A
ability to reach the true value
7
Q
what is precision?
A
being able to repeat the same results
