27 Questions
_______ 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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