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What is enumerative induction?
What is enumerative induction?
An inductive argument pattern in which we reason from premises about individual members of a group to conclusions about the group as a whole.
What is the target group?
What is the target group?
The whole collection of individuals under study.
What is a sample?
What is a sample?
The observed members of the target group.
What is a relevant property?
What is a relevant property?
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What is a hasty generalization?
What is a hasty generalization?
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What is a biased sample?
What is a biased sample?
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What is a representative sample?
What is a representative sample?
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What is a random sample?
What is a random sample?
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What is the confidence level in statistical theory?
What is the confidence level in statistical theory?
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What is the margin of error?
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Study Notes
Enumerative Induction
- Inductive reasoning approach that draws conclusions about a whole group based on observations of individual members.
Target Group
- Refers to the entire collection of individuals being studied.
- Conclusions are made about this group based on observations.
Sample
- Comprises the observed members of the target group.
- Represents the group that is specifically polled or studied.
Relevant Property
- Indicates specific characteristics of interest within the target group.
- Focuses on features pertinent to the study's aims.
Hasty Generalization
- A logical fallacy where conclusions about the target group are made from an insufficient sample size.
- Risks leading to inaccurate or misleading conclusions.
Biased Sample
- A type of sample that fails to accurately reflect the target group.
- Can result in skewed data and biased conclusions.
Representative Sample
- This sample closely mirrors the characteristics of the target group in all relevant aspects.
- Essential for drawing valid conclusions.
Random Sample
- A sampling method where individuals are selected randomly from the target group.
- Ensures that the sample is representative, minimizing bias.
Confidence Level
- Represents the degree of certainty that the sample accurately reflects the target group within a given margin of error.
- Important in assessing the reliability of survey results.
Margin of Error
- Describes the potential difference between sample-derived values and the actual values of the target group.
- Indicates the precision of conclusions drawn from the sample data.
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