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In statistics, what assures that inferences and conclusions can reasonably extend from the sample to the population as a whole?
In statistics, what assures that inferences and conclusions can reasonably extend from the sample to the population as a whole?
- Random sampling (correct)
- Descriptive statistics
- Inferential statistics
- Experimental study
Which statistical method summarizes data from a sample using indexes such as the mean or standard deviation?
Which statistical method summarizes data from a sample using indexes such as the mean or standard deviation?
- Experimental study
- Inferential statistics
- Random variation
- Descriptive statistics (correct)
What is the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data?
What is the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data?
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Sociology
- Statistics (correct)
What type of study in statistics involves experimental manipulation?
What type of study in statistics involves experimental manipulation?
When census data cannot be collected, how do statisticians collect data?
When census data cannot be collected, how do statisticians collect data?
What is the main focus of statistics?
What is the main focus of statistics?
What is a statistical population?
What is a statistical population?
What is the purpose of representative sampling in statistics?
What is the purpose of representative sampling in statistics?
What is the difference between an experimental study and an observational study in statistics?
What is the difference between an experimental study and an observational study in statistics?
Which statistical method is used to draw conclusions from data subject to random variation?
Which statistical method is used to draw conclusions from data subject to random variation?
