I. General Information Flashcards

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This term refers to the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.

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Statistics

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This division of statistics describe the features of a dataset.

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Descriptive statistics

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This term refers to measurements that look at the typical central values within a dataset.

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Central tendency

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4
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This division of statistics focus on making generalizations about a larger population based on a representative sample of that population (Hillier, 2021)

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Inferential statistics

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5
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A complete set group of individuals from which a sample is drawn for a study. This is not limited to people, as it could also refer to cities, nation or group of individuals with common characteristics.

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Population

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6
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Determine whether this statement refers to Population or Sample:

Total (in pesos) of the food consumed by the Gr. 12 students of the school.

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Sample

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7
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Determine whether this statement refers to Population or Sample:

Grand total of individuals affected by Typhoon Paeng in NCR.

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Population

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This is a collection of observable information or facts.

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Data

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9
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This refers to the statistical measure of the strength of a linear relationship between two variables.

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Correlation [coefficient]

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10
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Explain the importance of statistics in one area of expertise (other than Math), i.e. business, agriculture, economics, medical profession, etc.

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Answers may vary.

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