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What is the main challenge in drawing conclusions from the results of an experiment?
Random variation in scientific data
How do scientists and engineers use statistics?
To design valid experiments and draw reliable conclusions
What is the basic idea behind statistical methods of data analysis?
To make inferences about a population by studying a relatively small sample
Which type of study involves collecting engineering data through observation?
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In which engineering problem-solving method are thermal sciences such as thermodynamics and heat transfer employed?
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What do statistical methods of data analysis allow scientists and engineers to do?
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What is the specification for the diameter of the balls?
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How many balls did the machine make during the last hour?
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What percentage of the random sample of 80 balls met the specifications?
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What is inferential statistics used for?
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What is a sample?
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What is a conceptual population?
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What is a simple random sample?
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What is the fairest way to choose the winners in a lottery consisting of 10,000 tickets with 5 winners?
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What does descriptive statistics describe?
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What is a tangible population?
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