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 _______

<p>normal curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>statistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>statistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>association</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>small sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>large n</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>population</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>name</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>systematic random</p> Signup and view all the answers

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 ______.

<p>variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>ANOVA</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of statistics?

<p>To collect and organize data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Principles for winning at cards and dice</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Francis Galton contribute to the field of statistics?

<p>Understanding correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Analysis of social and educational problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Study of probability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statistician is known as the Father of modern statistics?

<p>Ronald Fisher</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Counting the number of effective warriors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Population</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method involves selecting every tenth on the list?

<p>Systematic random sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ronald Fisher contribute to in statistics?

<p>Small n theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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