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What is the plural sense of statistics?
What is the plural sense of statistics?
Set of numerical figures
What is the singular sense of statistics?
What is the singular sense of statistics?
The branch of science that deals with the collection, presentation, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data
What term is used for a subset of the population?
What term is used for a subset of the population?
Sample
What is a variable?
What is a variable?
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What does a parameter describe?
What does a parameter describe?
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What is the difference between a parameter and a statistic?
What is the difference between a parameter and a statistic?
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What does the population refer to in statistics?
What does the population refer to in statistics?
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The proportion is the quotient obtained when the magnitude of the part is divided by the magnitude of the ______.
The proportion is the quotient obtained when the magnitude of the part is divided by the magnitude of the ______.
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Which of the following represents the singular sense of statistics?
Which of the following represents the singular sense of statistics?
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What is an observation?
What is an observation?
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What is the notation for population size?
What is the notation for population size?
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What is the notation for sample size?
What is the notation for sample size?
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Study Notes
Learning Outcomes
- Understand basic statistical terms.
- Differentiate between mathematical/theoretical statistics and applied statistics.
- Enumerate steps involved in statistical inquiry.
Basic Concepts
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Definition of Statistics:
- Plural: Refers to numerical figures (e.g., athlete statistics).
- Singular: Science focusing on data collection, presentation, organization, analysis, and interpretation (COPAI).
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Importance of Statistics:
- Transforms large data volumes into meaningful information for better decision-making.
- Facilitates intelligent choices through empowered information use.
Key Terms
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Population: Denoted by N; encompasses all elements in a statistical inquiry.
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Sample: Denoted by n; a subset of the population for analysis.
- Elements may include individuals, objects, animals, or regions (e.g., farmers in Negros Occidental).
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Variable: A characteristic that can take different values (e.g., age, weight, height).
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Experimental Unit: The individual/object on which a variable is measured (e.g., age of a student, weight of mangoes).
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Observation: The realized value for a given variable.
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Data: Collection of observations.
Examples of Variables and Observations
- S: sex of a student (Male, Female)
- E: employment status of an employee (Temporary, Permanent, Contractual)
- I: monthly income of a person (≥ 0 pesos)
- N: number of children of a teacher (0, 1, 2, 3, …)
- H: height of a basketball player (> 0 cm)
Population and Sample Example
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Study Example: Relationship between entrance exam scores and general weighted average (GWA) of university graduates (2000-2005).
- Population: All graduates from 2000-2005.
- Sample: Graduates from a specific department within that range.
- Variables: Entrance exam scores and GWA.
- Observations: Individual scores and GWAs.
Parameters and Statistics
- Parameter: Summary measure of a population characteristic, often denoted by Greek letters (e.g., μ for mean).
- Statistic: Summary measure describing a sample characteristic (e.g., sample mean).
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Proportion: Represents the part-to-whole relationship, calculated as:
- P = (Number of elements with a certain characteristic) / (Total elements in collection).
Proportional Example
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Population Example: 20 students in a Statistics course concerning cellphone ownership.
- Variable: Cellphone ownership (0 for no, 1 for yes).
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Population Proportion: If 15 students own a cellphone,
- P = 15 / 20 = 0.75.
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Sample Example: In a sample of 10 students, if 7 own cellphones,
- P̂ = 7 / 10 = 0.7.
- Distinction: P is a parameter; P̂ is a statistic.
Estimation
- Aim to estimate the true proportion of a specific characteristic (e.g., cellphone ownership) within a population based on sample data.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of statistics as introduced in Unit 1. You will learn to define key terms, differentiate between theoretical and applied statistics, and understand the steps in statistical inquiry. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of this essential field.