Statistics: Data Collection and Analysis Methods

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_______ is a number calculated on sample data that quantifies a characteristic of the sample

Statistics

Eugenics is a set of beliefs and practices that aim to improve the genetic quality of human population through _______

genetic selection

In the 17th century, Bernoulli and De Moivre conducted the first study of _______

probability

Abraham De Moivre developed the equation of the _______

normal curve

In the 18th century, Quetelet, a famous Belgian statistician, made significant contributions to the field of _______

statistics

A number calculated on sample data that quantifies a characteristic of the sample is called _______

statistics

Karl Pearson collaborated with Galton on correlation and regression formulas. Pearson’s R (R = regression) with regress towards the mean is a measure of ______.

association

Ronald Fisher, the Father of modern statistics, made major contributions in ______ theory.

small sample

Ronald Fisher is the inventor of various statistical tests, including Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Fisher’s Method, which is utility in handling ______ data.

large n

The complete set of individuals, objects, or scores that the investigator is interested in studying is known as the ______.

population

Instead of names, the cluster random sampling method involves selecting a group of the ______.

name

The methodological tool of research workers in the social sciences is a major component of ______.

sampling

Every tenth on the list is selected in the ______ sampling method.

systematic random

A property or characteristic of some event, object, or person that may have different values at different times depending on conditions is known as a ______.

variable

Descriptive statistics involves central tendency, variability, standard scores, and the ______ curve.

normal

Inferential statistics involves making inferences or drawing conclusions and typically involves tests such as the t-test and ______.

ANOVA

What is the main purpose of statistics?

To collect and organize data

During the 17th century, what was the focus of Bernoulli and De Moivre's study?

Principles for winning at cards and dice

What did Francis Galton contribute to the field of statistics?

Understanding correlation

What is the main focus of Quetelet's contributions to the field of statistics?

Analysis of social and educational problems

In statistics, what does De Moivre's equation of the normal curve relate to?

Study of probability

Which statistician is known as the Father of modern statistics?

Ronald Fisher

What was the initial focus of statistics during the State Arithmetic period (before the 17th Century)?

Counting the number of effective warriors

What is the property or characteristic of an event, object, or person that may have different values at different times called?

Variable

What is the term for the complete set of individuals, objects, or scores that an investigator is interested in studying?

Population

Which sampling method involves selecting every tenth on the list?

Systematic random sampling

What did Ronald Fisher contribute to in statistics?

Small n theory

Explore the methods used to collect and analyze data, and the set of mathematical procedures for organizing, summarizing, and interpreting information in the field of statistics. Learn about how statistics is applied to investigate social and educational problems.

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