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What became a useful skill for people when humans first realized that counting was a good idea?
What became a useful skill for people when humans first realized that counting was a good idea?
Collecting information
What was the next step after numbers became part of human language?
What was the next step after numbers became part of human language?
To outcomes
What did scientists need to develop after collecting data on populations during the 17th century?
What did scientists need to develop after collecting data on populations during the 17th century?
Specific tools to answer specific questions
If there is a perfect correlation, what is the value of the correlation coefficient?
If there is a perfect correlation, what is the value of the correlation coefficient?
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Statistics describes a set of _______ that are used for describing, organizing, and interpreting information.
Statistics describes a set of _______ that are used for describing, organizing, and interpreting information.
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Descriptive and inferential statistics work hand in hand, and which one you use depends on what?
Descriptive and inferential statistics work hand in hand, and which one you use depends on what?
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What is the primary function of statistical analysis?
What is the primary function of statistical analysis?
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Which statistical methods are used to organize and describe the characteristics of a collection of data?
Which statistical methods are used to organize and describe the characteristics of a collection of data?
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What term refers to a set of tools and techniques used for describing, organizing, and interpreting data?
What term refers to a set of tools and techniques used for describing, organizing, and interpreting data?
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If your professor says 'Garbage in, garbage out,' what does he or she mean?
If your professor says 'Garbage in, garbage out,' what does he or she mean?
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What type of research would a study about the prevalence of depression between undergraduate and graduate students be classified as?
What type of research would a study about the prevalence of depression between undergraduate and graduate students be classified as?
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Inferential statistics is most often used for which purpose?
Inferential statistics is most often used for which purpose?
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What group receives a new drug treatment in a research study?
What group receives a new drug treatment in a research study?
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What type of statistics is used to organize and describe the characteristics of a collection of data?
What type of statistics is used to organize and describe the characteristics of a collection of data?
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What is a collection of information also called?
What is a collection of information also called?
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What type of study is a survey an example of?
What type of study is a survey an example of?
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What is the larger group from which a sample is drawn?
What is the larger group from which a sample is drawn?
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The average age of everyone in the class is an example of what type of statistics?
The average age of everyone in the class is an example of what type of statistics?
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What is a common goal in statistics?
What is a common goal in statistics?
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What term is defined as a set of mathematical operators that perform a particular mathematical task?
What term is defined as a set of mathematical operators that perform a particular mathematical task?
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If a teacher ranks students from low to high on their volleyball skills, he or she is measuring at what level?
If a teacher ranks students from low to high on their volleyball skills, he or she is measuring at what level?
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The empirical approach to knowledge is based on what?
The empirical approach to knowledge is based on what?
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Which scale has an absolute zero?
Which scale has an absolute zero?
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Which of the following is used to summarize data?
Which of the following is used to summarize data?
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In a study where students are rewarded to see which type promotes spelling achievement, spelling achievement is the...
In a study where students are rewarded to see which type promotes spelling achievement, spelling achievement is the...
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If you increase the sample size, what effect does this have on the size of the standard error of the mean?
If you increase the sample size, what effect does this have on the size of the standard error of the mean?
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What is the median of the following set of scores: 1.3, 4.7, 2.3, 3.3, 3.0, 2.9?
What is the median of the following set of scores: 1.3, 4.7, 2.3, 3.3, 3.0, 2.9?
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What does the symbol M represent?
What does the symbol M represent?
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What sampling technique involves drawing a specific percentage from different subgroups?
What sampling technique involves drawing a specific percentage from different subgroups?
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This measure of central tendency can be considered the most precise.
This measure of central tendency can be considered the most precise.
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What consists of the middle point of a set of values?
What consists of the middle point of a set of values?
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When there is an even number of scores, how is the median calculated?
When there is an even number of scores, how is the median calculated?
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This measure of central tendency can be considered the least precise.
This measure of central tendency can be considered the least precise.
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Study Notes
Fundamental Concepts of Statistics
- Counting is an essential skill for collecting information, marking the beginning of statistical thought.
- Numbers were first associated with outcomes in early human language, facilitating data interpretation.
Historical Development
- The 17th century marked the collection of initial population data, leading to the creation of specific tools for specific queries.
Statistics Overview
- Statistics comprises tools and techniques for describing, organizing, and interpreting data.
- The primary function of statistical analysis is to organize and summarize data effectively.
Types of Statistics
- Descriptive statistics are used to characterize and describe data collections.
- Inferential statistics are utilized for data interpretation and making predictions about a population from sample data.
Research Framework
- Quantitative studies examine phenomena such as the prevalence of depression among different student groups.
- Experimental groups receive treatment in research studies, distinguishing them from control groups.
Data and Measurement Concepts
- A dataset is a collection of information, and a population refers to the whole group from which a sample is taken.
- Different levels of measurement include nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio, with ratio being the only scale that has an absolute zero.
Central Tendency Measures
- The mean, median, and mode represent different measures of central tendency, each with unique characteristics and levels of precision.
- The median is the middle point of a data set, calculated by averaging the two middle scores when there is an even number of values.
Sampling Techniques
- Stratified random sampling involves dividing a population into subgroups and randomly selecting samples from each group to ensure representation.
Statistical Relationships
- A perfect correlation coefficient value is 1.00, indicating a strong relationship between two variables.
- Increasing sample size decreases the standard error of the mean, leading to more reliable results.
Practical Applications
- Surveys are examples of non-experimental studies, essential for collecting data on various phenomena.
- The dependent variable in research indicates what is being measured or tested, such as spelling achievement in studies assessing treatment effectiveness.
Additional Statistical Definitions
- A formula is a set of mathematical operators for performing specific tasks.
- "Garbage in, garbage out" emphasizes the importance of using reliable data for valid statistical results.
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