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Which type of statistics is most suitable for drawing conclusions about a larger group based on data collected from a smaller subset?
Which type of statistics is most suitable for drawing conclusions about a larger group based on data collected from a smaller subset?
- Comparative statistics
- Descriptive statistics
- Predictive statistics
- Inferential statistics (correct)
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of descriptive statistics?
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of descriptive statistics?
- To determine cause-and-effect relationships between variables.
- To organize, summarize, and present data in a meaningful way. (correct)
- To draw conclusions about a population based on a sample.
- To make predictions about a population based on sample data.
A researcher wants to study the average income of all households in a city. Due to resource constraints, they only survey a sample of 500 households. What does the entire group of households in the city represent?
A researcher wants to study the average income of all households in a city. Due to resource constraints, they only survey a sample of 500 households. What does the entire group of households in the city represent?
- The statistic
- The variable
- The population (correct)
- The sample
A botanist is studying the height of a certain species of plant. They measure the height of 100 plants to the nearest centimeter. What type of variable is the plant height in this scenario?
A botanist is studying the height of a certain species of plant. They measure the height of 100 plants to the nearest centimeter. What type of variable is the plant height in this scenario?
The number of cars passing through an intersection in an hour and the color of those cars are being recorded. What types of variables are being recorded respectively?
The number of cars passing through an intersection in an hour and the color of those cars are being recorded. What types of variables are being recorded respectively?
In a study, income is grouped into categories such as 'Low,' 'Medium,' and 'High.' What type of variable is income in this context?
In a study, income is grouped into categories such as 'Low,' 'Medium,' and 'High.' What type of variable is income in this context?
Which of the following is an example of a discrete variable?
Which of the following is an example of a discrete variable?
Why is identifying the 'target population' important in statistical studies?
Why is identifying the 'target population' important in statistical studies?
A researcher is collecting data on the types of pets owned by families in a neighborhood. They create a table showing each pet type and the number of families that own that pet. What is this table called?
A researcher is collecting data on the types of pets owned by families in a neighborhood. They create a table showing each pet type and the number of families that own that pet. What is this table called?
Which activity is part of the broader process of using statistics?
Which activity is part of the broader process of using statistics?
How is the mean obtained?
How is the mean obtained?
Mean of ungrouped data: $\bar{x} = \frac{\sum x}{_____}$
Mean of ungrouped data: $\bar{x} = \frac{\sum x}{_____}$
Mean of grouped data : $\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fm}{\sum _____}$
Mean of grouped data : $\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fm}{\sum _____}$
What is the median?
What is the median?
What is mode?
What is mode?
If n is odd, median = $(\frac{n+1}{_____})^{th}$ observation
If n is odd, median = $(\frac{n+1}{_____})^{th}$ observation
If n is even, median = $\frac{1}{2}[(\frac{n}{_____})^{th} + (\frac{n}{2} + 1)]^{th}$ observation
If n is even, median = $\frac{1}{2}[(\frac{n}{_____})^{th} + (\frac{n}{2} + 1)]^{th}$ observation
Flashcards
Statistics
Statistics
Methods to collect, analyze, present, and interpret data for decision-making.
Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive Statistics
Methods for organizing, displaying, and describing data using tables, graphs, and summary measures.
Inferential Statistics
Inferential Statistics
Methods using sample results to make decisions or predictions about a population.
Population
Population
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Sample
Sample
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Quantitative Variables
Quantitative Variables
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Discrete Variables
Discrete Variables
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Continuous Variables
Continuous Variables
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Qualitative Variables
Qualitative Variables
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Frequency Distribution Table
Frequency Distribution Table
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Mean
Mean
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Median
Median
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Mode
Mode
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Measures of Dispersion
Measures of Dispersion
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Range
Range
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Variance
Variance
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Standard Deviation
Standard Deviation
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Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Central Tendency
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Mean of Grouped Data
Mean of Grouped Data
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Study Notes
- Statistics are methods to collect, analyse, present, and interpret data for decision-making.
Types of Statistics
- Descriptive statistics involve organizing, displaying, and describing data using tables, graphs, and summary measure.
- Inferential statistics utilize sample results to make decisions or predictions about a population.
Population
- Population includes all elements such as individuals, items, or objects whose characteristics are under study.
- The population being studied forms the target population.
- A sample is a portion of the population selected for study.
Variables
- Quantitative variables are those that can be measured.
- Discrete variables can only assume specific numerical values over an interval, typically obtained by counting such as number of students.
- Continuous variables are numerical values over an interval, often obtained by measuring, for example, height.
- Qualitative variables can be observed but cannot be measured.
- A frequency distribution table contains a list of data values and their corresponding frequencies.
Descriptive Statistics
- Descriptive statistics consist of measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion.
Measures of Central Tendency
- Measures of central tendency include mean, median and mode.
- The mean is obtained by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values in the dataset.
- The formula for the mean of ungrouped data is x̄ = (Σx) / n.
- The formula for the mean of grouped data is x̄ = (Σfm) / Σf, where m is the midpoint, and f is the frequency of a class.
- The median is the value of the middle term in a dataset that has been ranked in ascending order.
- If n is odd, the median is the ((n+1)/2)th observation.
- If n is even, the median is 1/2 * [ (n/2)th + (n/2 + 1)th ] observation.
- The mode is the value that occurs with the highest frequency in a dataset.
Measures of Dispersion
- Measures of dispersion include range, variance and standard deviation.
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