Week 8: Quantitative Data Analysis Flashcards
1
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What is statistical analysis?
A
Investigating trends, patterns and relationships using quantitative data
2
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Define data
A
Pieces of information
3
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Define data set
A
A collection of all the data taken from the sample
4
Q
Define variable
A
Any characteristics or numerical value that varies from individual to individual
5
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Define population
A
A particular group of individuals
6
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Define sample
A
A select subset chosen from the population
7
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Define statistic
A
A number that summarises the data collected from a sample
8
Q
What can numerical data be divided into?
A
Discrete variables and continuous variables
