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Lesson 26-27
Review Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Random Sample | a sample in which every element in the population has an equal chance of being selected |
| Population | the entire group considered for a survey, or all items being considered |
| Biased Sample | a sample that does NOT represent the whole population |
| Distribute | to give or spread out |
| Generalize | to apply information from one item or example to a larger group |
| Point of View | a way of thinking about something from someone's perspective |
| Sample | items from a group |
| Survey | a set of questions used to gather information and make predictions |
| Data | facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. |
| Ratio | relation between amounts of sample and the number of total population |
| Random Variable | a variable is subject to random change if its value is not predictable |
| Administer a Survey | plan and carry out a survey |
| Distribution | the way data is spread out |
| Frequency | number of times something happens in a given period |
| Median | the middle number in an ordered set of numbers |
| Range | the distance between the greatest and least values; a measure of spread |