Unit Three

Question 1

Affect

Answer 1

VERB- to have an effect on; make a difference to.

Question 2

Effect

Answer 2

NOUN- a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

Question 3

Accurate

Answer 3

the closeness of a measured value to a standard or known value

Question 4

Data

Answer 4

facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis

Question 5

Mass

Answer 5

ADJ- relating to, done by, or affecting large numbers of people or things

Question 6

Mean

Answer 6

the average of a data set, found by adding all numbers together and then dividing the sum of the numbers by the number of numbers.

Question 7

Control

Answer 7

an element or component of an experiment that remains unchanged or unaffected by other variables

Question 8

Variable

Answer 8

An element or component of an experiment that is altered to test the reaction of another.
Independent- a variable (often denoted by x ) whose variation does not depend on that of another.
Dependent- they depend, by some law or rule, on the values of other variables.

Question 9

Subject

Answer 9

people who participate in psychological experiments as subjects observed by the experimenter

Question 10

Statistically Significant

Answer 10

Statistical significance helps quantify whether a result is likely due to chance or to some factor of interest

Question 11

Correlation

Answer 11

a relationship or connection between two or more measures; does not imply causation

Question 12

Case Study

Answer 12

a process or record of research in which detailed consideration is given to the development of a particular person, group, or situation over a period of time

Question 13

Survey

Answer 13

In research of human subjects, a survey is a list of questions aimed for extracting specific data from a particular group of people

Question 14

Reliability

Answer 14

the degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification can be depended on to be accurate

Question 15

Variability

Answer 15

lack of consistency or fixed pattern; liability to vary or change

Question 16

Sample Size versus Population

Answer 16

Sample size- refers to the number of participants or observations included in a study; Population- total number of people/subjects from which the sample size is taken

Question 17

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has a profound effect on various industries, driven by its ability to analyze mass amounts of data with remarkable precision. By leveraging advanced algorithms, AI systems can provide accurate predictions and uncover complex patterns that might otherwise remain hidden. However, the reliability of these predictions often hinges on the sample size versus population considerations in the data used. For instance, a small sample size may lead to results that lack statistical significance and fail to generalize to the larger population. Understanding these factors is crucial for ensuring that AI’s applications—whether in healthcare, finance, or other fields—are both effective and ethically sound.

Question 18

1. According to the paragraph, what is a key factor influencing the reliability of AI predictions?

Answer 18

The variability of the data
The mass of the data analyzed
The sample size versus population considerations (correct answer)
The effect of AI on different industries