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What does 'population' refer to?
What does 'population' refer to?
- A small portion of a sample
- Any numerical value from a sample
- A large collection of objects, persons, places, or things (correct)
- An estimate of a parameter
What is a sample?
What is a sample?
A small portion or part of a population.
What is a parameter in statistics?
What is a parameter in statistics?
- A characteristic of a sample
- Data collected from observations
- Numerical or nominal characteristics of a population (correct)
- An estimate from a sample
A statistic is a value obtained from a population.
A statistic is a value obtained from a population.
Qualitative data are data which can assume values that manifest the concept of _____
Qualitative data are data which can assume values that manifest the concept of _____
Quantitative data are data which are _____ in nature.
Quantitative data are data which are _____ in nature.
What is a discrete variable?
What is a discrete variable?
What is a continuous variable?
What is a continuous variable?
Which of the following examples represents a dependent variable?
Which of the following examples represents a dependent variable?
What is a constant in statistics?
What is a constant in statistics?
Match the measurement scales with their characteristics:
Match the measurement scales with their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Key Terminologies in Statistics
- Population: A large collection of objects, persons, places, or things.
- Sample: A small portion or part of a population, representing a subgroup or subset.
- Parameter: Numerical or nominal characteristics of a population, representing a value obtained from it.
- Statistic: An estimate value derived from a sample, used to make inferences about parameters.
- Data: Facts or observations collected for analysis.
Types of Data
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Qualitative Data: Non-numerical data reflecting attributes or characteristics.
- Examples include favorite colors (e.g., red, blue), cuisine preferences (e.g., Italian), smartphone brands (e.g., Apple), and nationalities (e.g., Filipino).
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Quantitative Data: Numerical data obtained from counting or measuring.
- Examples include the number of students (e.g., 30), heights in centimeters (e.g., 175 cm), annual incomes (e.g., $50,000), and daily temperatures (e.g., 25°C).
Variables
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Discrete Variable: Can assume a finite number of values, measured through counting.
- Examples: Number of cars, number of siblings, number of goals scored in a game.
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Continuous Variable: Can take infinite values within a defined range, measured through quantifiable means.
- Examples: Height, weight, temperature, amount of water, and time.
Relationships Between Variables
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Dependent Variable: Affected by another variable.
- Example: Height of plants influenced by the amount of water given.
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Independent Variable: Influences the dependent variable.
- Example: Hours spent studying impacting test scores.
Constant
- A characteristic of a population that remains unchanged within the group.
Measurement Levels
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Nominal Scale: The simplest form of measurement for identification.
- Examples: Nationality, gender, blood type.
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Ordinal Scale: Data arranged in a specific order or rank.
- Examples: Student rankings, beauty pageant results, shirt sizes.
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Interval Scale: Reflects the difference between objects but lacks a true zero.
- Examples: Examination scores, temperature.
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Ratio Scale: Similar to interval scale but with an absolute zero point, allowing for meaningful ratios.
- Examples: Weight, height, time, and money.
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