Descriptive Statistics Quiz

To make inferences about the overall underlying population based on sample data

The probability that the result from an experiment are due to chance

Can greatly deviate results with extreme points, leading to misrepresentation of a group of numbers

<p>An approximate representation of the distribution of numerical data</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To show the distribution of how frequently causes appear in a data set</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The average number in a data set</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To compare the difference between data from control to experimental groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It means there is less than 5% chance that the results are due to chance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A strong relationship between two variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An upwards, increasing relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A variable that the experimenter unintentionally or deliberately manipulates to promote desired results</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The philosophical perspective that states knowledge should be gained by direct observation of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A downwards, decreasing relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An in-depth investigation of an individual person or a group of people over an extended period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A stronger correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers