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What are the two types of data mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of data mentioned in the text?
Quantitative Data and Qualitative Data
Define population data.
Define population data.
A collection of all the units from which the data is to be collected
What is sample data?
What is sample data?
A subset or a representative part of the population
What is a census?
What is a census?
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What is a parameter?
What is a parameter?
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Study Notes
Types of Data
- Primary data: Collected directly from the source through methods like surveys, experiments, or observations.
- Secondary data: Obtained from existing sources or previously collected data, such as reports or academic papers.
Population Data
- Refers to the complete set of individuals or items that characteristics are being studied.
- Provides accurate and comprehensive data, as it includes every member of the defined group or population.
Sample Data
- A subset of the population data, representing a portion of the whole.
- Used when studying the entire population is impractical due to time, cost, or logistics.
Census
- An official process of collecting and recording information about every individual member of a population.
- Typically conducted at regular intervals (e.g., every ten years) to ensure population data is current and accurate.
Parameter
- A numerical characteristic or value that describes a specific aspect of a population.
- Helps summarize data and make inferences about the overall population's traits based on the parameter's value.
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Test your knowledge of data types in statistics with this quiz! From quantitative to qualitative data, this quiz will challenge your understanding of how to handle data scientifically.
