STATS 3 Flashcards
1
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Why would most samples be considered convenience samples
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because samples are chosen for a certain purpose for the researcher to have research quicker and cheaper rather than random sampling
2
Q
what are our statistics
A
our mean, sd, N, etc.
3
Q
what are considered our parameters
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O(varience) and u(Mew)
4
Q
What is the process of estimation
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using our stats/parameters to estimate a populations scores and numbers, NOT PEOPLE
5
Q
what is the limitation of convenience samples
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the sample is no representative creating external validity concerns
6
Q
what do we talk about when a sample is not representative
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it means it is too generalized towards a population meaning we cannot make predictions
7
Q
all students act this specific way is an example of
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a generalized population
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