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What is the primary purpose of posing questions at the beginning of the statistical process?

  • To confuse the researchers involved.
  • To create more data regardless of relevance.
  • To complicate the data collection process.
  • To justify data collection and guide the process. (correct)

Why is it essential to choose an effective data collection instrument?

  • To save time, even if the data is inaccurate.
  • To confuse the participants.
  • To make the data collection process longer.
  • To collect the most accurate and relevant data. (correct)

What is the difference between a population and a sample in data collection?

  • A population is a small group used for quick data collection, while a sample is the entire group.
  • A population and a sample are the same thing.
  • A sample is always larger than a population.
  • A population is the entire group, while a sample is a subset representing the population. (correct)

Why is it important for a sample to be representative of the population?

<p>To avoid bias and ensure the sample reflects the population’s characteristics. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data collection instrument is best suited for gathering opinions on a particular topic from a large group?

<p>Questionnaire. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario is a questionnaire typically filled out by the researcher rather than the respondent?

<p>When the respondents are illiterate of the language used in the questionnaire. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information does a recording sheet primarily capture?

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Why is it important to define the population and sample before collecting data?

<p>To ensure the data collected is relevant to the research question and population of interest. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a data set has extreme outliers, which measure of central tendency is most appropriate to use?

<p>Median. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do outliers affect the mean of a data set?

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Which measure of spread is most affected by outliers?

<p>Range. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the mode a useful measure of central tendency?

<p>When the most common value is representative of the majority of the data. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of graph is best suited for comparing frequency values of different categories over various intervals?

<p>Double bar graphs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which purpose are vertical stack graphs most useful?

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How can two line graphs on the same set of axes be beneficial?

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What is the primary use of a scatter plot graph?

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What does a strong correlation indicate in a scatter plot graph?

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In data analysis, what is the purpose of sorting data?

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What does a frequency value indicate in a data set?

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Why are class intervals used when creating frequency tables?

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What is the formula for calculating the percentage of data points in a specific class interval?

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How does ensuring data collection is free from bias affect the accuracy of research results?

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What considerations should affect your choice between using a questionnaire versus a recording sheet for data collection?

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Suppose you're analyzing income data for a city, and you notice that a few individuals have extremely high incomes compared to the majority. If your goal is to represent the 'typical' income, which measure of central tendency should you primarily rely on?

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In analyzing the sales data of a retail store, a data analyst identifies that 90% of all transactions are below $50, but the store’s mean transaction value is $200 due to a few very large corporate purchases. Given this scenario, what statistical adjustment might be most appropriate to provide a clearer view of typical customer behavior?

<p>Presenting the median alongside the mean to indicate central tendency that is not skewed by outliers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the most critical consideration when designing a data collection method for research on sensitive personal topics (e.g., mental health or financial stability):

<p>Protecting participant anonymity and confidentiality to minimize response bias and ethical concerns. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When would it be most appropriate to use the median instead of the mean to describe a set of data?

<p>When the dataset includes significant outliers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a neighborhood survey, most houses are valued between $200,000 and $400,000. However, one mansion is valued at $5,000,000. If you want to describe the “typical” house value in this neighborhood, which measure would be most appropriate?

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Given two datasets, A and B, where A represents employee salaries at Company X, and B represents the number of years employees have worked at Company X, how would you use a scatter plot to assess the relationship between salary and years of employment?

<p>Construct a scatter plot with salary on the y-axis and years of employment on the x-axis to visually inspect their relationship. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A researcher aims to study the effects of a new drug on a specific health condition. To avoid bias, which measure is MOST critical to implement during participant selection and data collection?

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What is the main reason for using a sample instead of a population when collecting data?

<p>It is often impractical or impossible to collect data from an entire population. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which data collection instrument is best suited for capturing the duration of specific events?

<p>Recording Sheet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A researcher wants to gather in-depth opinions from individuals about a sensitive topic. Which data collection method is most appropriate?

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What is the purpose of ensuring that a data collection process is free from bias?

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What should you do first when summarizing a set of numerical data?

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In a data set with several extreme high values, which measure of central tendency would provide the most accurate representation of a 'typical' value?

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Which measure of spread is calculated by subtracting the smallest data point from the largest data point?

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What type of graph is most suitable for comparing changes in two different data sets over time?

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Which type of graph is particularly useful for showing how a total quantity is divided into different categories?

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What does a weak correlation in a scatter plot graph indicate?

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When creating a frequency table, what is the purpose of using class intervals?

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What is represented by the 'frequency value' in a frequency table?

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If you want to display the relationship between study time and exam scores for a group of students, what kind of graph would be most appropriate?

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In a factory, a machine produces 1000 bolts. After measuring their lengths, it's found that 997 bolts are within the specified tolerance, and 3 are significantly longer due to a malfunction. Which measure would best represent the 'typical' length of the bolts produced?

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A researcher collects data on the heights of students in a school, but accidentally includes the height of the school building in the data set. Which measure of central tendency will be least affected by this error?

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Which of the following formulas is used to calculate the mean of a data set?

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In a company, the marketing and sales departments track their performance metrics separately. Which type of data representation would best show a side-by-side comparison of their quarterly achievements?

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A data analyst is examining customer satisfaction scores for a product launch. Scores are on a scale of 1 to 10. The dataset includes 95 scores between 7 and 10, and 5 scores randomly assigned as '1' due to a data entry error. Which measure would best represent typical customer satisfaction?

<p>The median (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A store manager records the number of customers visiting each department daily. The data is: Clothing (50), Electronics (30), Groceries (120), Home Goods (45). Which measure identifies which department is most popular?

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If a data set consists of the following values: 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, what is the mode of this data set?

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In a dataset of 20 test scores, a teacher finds that two students scored exceptionally low due to illness. These scores significantly pull down the average. If they need to represent the typical performance of the class, which measure should the teacher primarily use?

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For categorical data like types of cars in a parking lot (Sedan, SUV, Truck, etc.), which measure of central tendency can be used?

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A researcher is studying the relationship between hours of exercise per week and resting heart rate. What type of graph should they use to visualize this relationship?

<p>Scatter plot (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A data set includes incomes of individuals in a city. Most incomes cluster between $30,000 and $70,000, but a few individuals earn over $1,000,000. Which measure would give the best sense of the 'typical' income?

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You are comparing the sales performance of two different branches of a company over the last year by plotting their monthly sales on the same graph. What type of graph is this?

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A real estate company wants to show the proportion of houses they sold in different price ranges (e.g., $200,000-$300,000, $300,001-$400,000, etc.) and also break down each price range by the number of houses with 3 bedrooms versus 4 bedrooms. Which type of graph would best display this data?

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A data set contains the following values: 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5. If a new value of 100 is added to the data set, how will the mean and median be affected?

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Suppose a dataset represents the time (in minutes) customers spend on a website. You're given the following sorted data: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 60. What is the median time spent on the website?

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Consider a dataset with the following values: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Now, transform each value using the following formula: $y = 2x + 1$, where $x$ is the original value and $y$ is the transformed value. How does this transformation affect the median of the dataset?

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In analyzing a large dataset of customer ages, it's discovered a systematic error where every customer's age was mistakenly incremented by one year during the data collection phase. How will this error impact the calculated range?

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Which data collection instrument is most suitable for capturing the frequency of different customer actions in a store?

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What is the purpose of identifying the population in data collection?

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Which measure of central tendency is calculated by summing all values and dividing by the number of values?

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What does the range measure in a data set?

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Which type of graph is well-suited for comparing the frequency of different categories?

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Why is it essential for a sample to be representative of the population?

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How does the median differ from the mean in handling data with outliers?

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When is the mode most useful as a measure of central tendency?

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What is the main advantage of using class intervals in a frequency table?

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What does a strong correlation in a scatter plot imply about the relationship between the two variables?

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Which of the following is a critical consideration when designing a data collection process?

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What is the primary reason for sorting data?

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What information does a frequency table provide?

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In a study where extreme outliers are present, which measure of central tendency would offer the most stable representation of the center?

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What is the chief purpose of using a double bar graph?

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If a dataset includes both continuous numerical data and categorical data, which measure of central tendency can be applied to both types?

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Why should a researcher be cautious when interpreting the range of a dataset?

<p>It is affected by outliers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of data collection, what is the potential consequence of having a non-representative sample?

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In a vertical stack graph representing survey results, how do you interpret a section of a bar that is significantly larger compared to the same sections in other bars?

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Consider a scenario where you need to present data that shows the relationship between advertising expenditure and sales revenue while also illustrating the distribution of expenses across different advertising channels. Which type of graphical representation would be most effective?

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In a dataset of customer ages, you notice that the median is significantly higher than the mean. What can you infer about the distribution of ages in this dataset?

<p>There are more younger customers than older customers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial consideration when using stacked bar charts to compare different segments within multiple categories?

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Consider a dataset where the mean and median are nearly identical. What does this suggest about the data's distribution?

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How does the selection of class intervals affect the interpretation of a frequency table?

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A researcher finds that in a dataset of household incomes, the mode is $40,000, but this value only appears in 5% of the households. The mean and median are both around $75,000. What does this suggest?

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Suppose a dataset shows a skewed distribution where most values cluster on one side, and there is a long 'tail' extending towards the other side. If you were to repeatedly sample from this population, which measure of central tendency would likely exhibit the least stability from sample to sample?

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Given two variables related by the equation $y = (x^2) + 5 + \epsilon$, where $\epsilon$ represents random error, which type of graph would BEST reveal the underlying relationship between x and y while accounting for the error?

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In the context of statistical data analysis, which measure is LEAST affected by changes in the extreme values of a dataset but is highly sensitive to changes near the center of the distribution?

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What is the primary role of a sample in data collection?

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of a representative sample?

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In data collection, what is the difference between a 'questionnaire' and a 'recording sheet'?

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Why is it important to ensure that the sample size is sufficiently large?

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You have a data set of test scores. Which measure of central tendency should you use to find the most common score?

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What does the 'range' of a data set tell you?

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When is the median a more appropriate measure of central tendency than the mean?

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What is the first step in summarizing a set of data?

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Which type of graph is most suitable for comparing changes in different data sets over time?

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What is the primary purpose of sorting data?

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What does the frequency value in a frequency table represent?

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What is the main purpose of a scatter plot graph?

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Which type of graph is most useful for showing the composition of different categories, especially when each category comprises multiple components?

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What is the impact of outliers on the mean of a dataset?

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A data set contains the following values: 5, 10, 15, 20, 100. Which measure of central tendency would be most appropriate to use?

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How would you describe data that, when graphed, shows points scattered randomly with no discernible pattern?

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When is the mode a particularly useful measure of central tendency?

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What can you infer if a double bar graph shows significantly different heights for one category compared to another across all intervals?

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Consider two data sets: A and B. In dataset A, the values are tightly clustered. In dataset B, the values are widely dispersed. Which best describes the kurtosis of dataset B, relative to dataset A?

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What is a crucial consideration when interpreting correlation from a scatter plot?

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In the context of data analysis, what is the potential consequence of having a non-representative sample?

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Consider a dataset where the mean is substantially larger than the median. What does this suggest about the distribution?

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Suppose you have a dataset of annual incomes for residents of a town. The data ranges from $20,000 to $1,000,000, with a few individuals earning significantly higher incomes than the majority. If your goal is to understand the typical income level of residents and you want to minimize the influence of extreme values, which measure should you use?

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In a study of customer satisfaction, data is collected using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Very Dissatisfied, 7 = Very Satisfied). The results show floor and ceiling effects - a substantial number of respondents select either '1' or '7'. What statistical challenge does this pose?

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Given a data set with distinct quartiles $Q_1$, $Q_2$, and $Q_3$, what can be definitively stated about the values within the interquartile range (IQR)?

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Consider a dataset where each value is transformed using the following formula: $y = log(x)$. If the mean of the original dataset x was significantly influenced by a number of positive outliers relative to its median, how will this transformation most likely affect the relationship between the mean and median of the transformed dataset y?

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Flashcards

Posing Questions

The first step in statistics, guides data collection.

Population

The entire group about which data is collected.

Sample

A subset representing a population, used for data collection.

Representative Sample

To avoid skewed data; sample reflects population.

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Questionnaire

Gathers info via questions, completed by respondents or interviewers.

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Recording Sheet

Records event frequency, duration, or features; filled by researcher.

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Mean

Total values' sum divided by the number of values.

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Median

Middle value in a sorted data set; unaffected by outliers.

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Mode

Most frequent value in a data set.

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Range

Difference between highest and lowest values in a data set.

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Outliers

Extreme values differing significantly from others, skewing the mean.

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Double Bar Graphs

Displays two bars for each interval, comparing different categories.

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Vertical Stack Graphs

Two bars stacked vertically, showing components of each category.

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Bar-of-Pie Charts

Pie chart showing comparisons between data categories via stacked bars.

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Pie-of-Pie Charts

Pie charts that show components of main categories in a larger pie.

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Two Line Graphs

Compare changes over time, placing datasets on same axes.

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Scatter Plot Graphs

Compares relationships between two variables with plotted points.

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Correlation

Relationship or pattern strength between two variables.

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Sorting Data

Arranging data in a specific order, like ascending or descending.

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Frequency Value

Indicates how often a data piece appears.

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Frequency Tables

Summarizes how often values appear, aiding comparisons.

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Class Intervals

Grouping data into manageable categories.

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Representative Statistics

Group data into intervals and take into account outliers.

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Survey

The process of collecting data from a sample or population.

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Bias Considerations

A factor that could skew or bias the data collection process, preventing a representative conclusion.

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Impact of Outliers

Extreme values that differ significantly and can skew averages.

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Sorting and Arranging Data

Arrange data in a specific order (numerical or alphabetical) to provide structure and understanding.

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Percentage Calculation

Percentage is calculated by dividing frequency of interval by the total number of data points, then multiplying by 100:

( \text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{Frequency of the interval}}{\text{Total number of data points}}\right) \times 100 )

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Questionnaire Design

Tool for collecting data, ensures inclusivity by covering necessary categories.

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Effective Recording Sheet

Ensures questions capture needed information effectively.

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What are outliers?

Extreme values that differ significantly from other values in a data set.

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Sorting data with two criteria

Arranging data by two criteria, e.g., height separated by gender.

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What is a Frequency Table?

Summarizes data frequency, aiding comparisons.

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What is a Representative Sample?

To prevent bias, the sample chosen should mirror the characteristics of the entire group under study.

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What is a Questionnaire?

A guide for collecting data, presenting questions to gather opinions or information from a target demographic.

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What is a Recording Sheet?

A method to record and track events, durations, or characteristics during research or observation.

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When should the Mean be used?

It is most accurate when data is evenly distributed and without outliers. Calculate by summing values then deviding by the number of values.

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When should the Median be used?

Appropriate when a data set has outliers or is skewed, giving a central measure unaffected by extremes.

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When to use the Mode?

Useful when you need to know the most frequent value in a data set.

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What does the Range reveal?

Summarizes how spread out the values are to the extreme values, indicating the dispersion.

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What are Vertical Bar Charts?

Graphs displaying two bars for each interval, make them effective for comparative categorical data.

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What is a Vertical Stack Graph?

A graph ideal for emphasizing both total and individual component magnitudes, with bars stacked vertically.

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Study Notes

Developing Questions

  • Posing questions is the first step in the statistical process, guiding data collection.
  • Effective questions determine the type of data required and methods for collection, organization, representation, and measurement.
  • The most effective tool should be used to collect data, considering the data source.
  • Population refers to the entire group from which data is collected.
  • Sample is a subset representing the population, used when the population is too large to survey entirely.
  • Survey involves collecting data from a sample or population.
  • Ensure a sample reflects population characteristics to avoid bias.
  • A sufficiently large sample size ensures accurate representation of the population.
  • A questionnaire gathers information or opinions via a list of questions, completed by respondents or an interviewer.
  • A recording sheet is used by the researcher to log the frequency, duration, or specific features of events.
  • To collect data, formulate specific questions to guide data collection.
  • Select either a questionnaire or recording sheet based on the data and target population.
  • Identify the population, and then select a representative sample.
  • Design questionnaires with questions covering all relevant categories.
  • Design recording sheets to effectively capture necessary information.
  • Ensure the sample represents the population accurately to avoid bias.
  • Use the selected instrument to collect data, ensuring accurate and consistent recording.

Summarising Data

  • Mean, median, and mode are measures of central tendency.

Mean

  • Calculated by summing all values and dividing by the number of values.
  • Most accurate when no outliers are present.
  • Formula: ( \text{Mean} = \frac{\sum \text{values}}{\text{number of values}} )

Median

  • The middle value in a sorted data set.
  • Unaffected by outliers.
  • If the number of values (( n )) is odd, the median is the value at position ( \frac{n+1}{2} ).
  • If ( n ) is even, the median is the average of values at positions ( \frac{n}{2} ) and ( \frac{n}{2} + 1 ).

Mode

  • The most frequently occurring value in a data set.
  • Useful for identifying the most common value.

Range

  • The difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set, indicating spread.
  • Formula: ( \text{Range} = \text{Highest value} - \text{Lowest value} )
  • Can be misleading if there are outliers.
  • Select Mean when data are evenly distributed without outliers.
  • Select Median when data set has outliers or is skewed.
  • Select Mode for categorical data or to find the most common value.
  • Outliers are extreme values that can skew the mean.

Steps to Summarize Data

  • Calculate the Mean by summing all values and dividing by the number of values.
  • Calculate the Median by sorting the data set and finding the middle value.
  • Identify the Mode by finding the most frequent value.
  • Calculate the Range by subtracting the lowest from the highest value.
  • Compare the Mean, Median and Mode to assess in context of data set.
  • Account for any outliers and their impact.
  • Select the measure that best represents the data.

Representing, Interpreting and Analysing Data

Types of Graphs and Their Uses

  • Double Bar Graphs compare the frequency values for different categories over various intervals.
  • Vertical Stack Graphs show the total frequency of combined categories and their components.
  • Bar-of-Pie Charts show a comparison between two different categories of data, with stacked bars showing the components of each category.
  • Pie-of-Pie Charts show components of main categories in a larger pie chart.
  • Two Line Graphs on the Same Set of Axes are useful for comparing changes in different data sets over time relative to each other.
  • Scatter Plot Graphs compare the relationship between two variables, revealing patterns and the strength of correlation.
  • Correlation describes the relationship or pattern between two variables; strength indicates clarity, and outliers indicate exceptions.
  • Outliers deviate significantly from other points and indicate exceptions to the identified trends.

Sorting and Arranging Data

  • Sorting data arranges it in a particular order, numerically or alphabetically.
  • Sorting helps in making sense of data by organizing it.
  • The data is sorted according to two criteria.
  • Frequency tables summarise how often values appear in a data set, allowing for comparisons.
  • Class intervals group large data sets into categories.
  • Frequency tables may include columns for different categories and percentage values.

Calculations

  • Calculate percentages using: [ \text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{Frequency of the interval}}{\text{Total number of data points}}\right) \times 100 ]

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