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Statistics can be broken into two basic types: Descriptive and ______
Inferential
This is statistical ______
reasoning
We measured 'how often' using ______
Inferential Statistics
As n gets larger, the ______
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A probability provides a ______
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Which type of statistics involves making decisions or predictions about a population based on sampled data?
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What is the purpose of probability?
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What does statistical reasoning involve?
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What are the two basic types of statistics mentioned in the text?
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What does n represent in the context of statistics?
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Study Notes
Types of Statistics
- There are two basic types of statistics: Descriptive and Inferential
Descriptive Statistics
- Focuses on summarizing and describing the basic features of data
Inferential Statistics
- Involves making decisions or predictions about a population based on sampled data
Probability
- Provides a numerical measure of the likelihood of an event occurring
- Purpose is to quantify uncertainty
Statistical Reasoning
- Involves making informed decisions based on data analysis and interpretation
Statistical Concepts
- 'n' represents the sample size in statistical analysis
- As the sample size (n) increases, the sample mean provides a better approximation of the population mean
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Description
This quiz is a review for the midterm exam in STAT_01C lecture on probability and discrete probability distribution. It covers topics such as descriptive and inferential statistics. The quiz includes a scenario where the proportions of car makes in Kawit, Cavite need to be estimated based on a random sample.
