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AP Stats U1
U1 Terms and Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Individuals | Objects described by a set of data |
| Variables | Any characteristic of an individual |
| Quantitative Variables | Characteristics measured numerically |
| Categorical Variables | Characteristics measured in types or categories |
| Distribution | The values the variable takes for each individual and how often they occur |
| Frequency Table | Lists the variables and the number of occurrences, represents distribution |
| Relative Frequency Table | Uses percentages or proportions instead of specific counts, showing the counts relative to the total |
| Pie Charts | Best used for categorical data, shows parts of a whole and only shows relative frequency |
| Bar Graphs | Best used for categorical data, but can show frequency or relative frequency |
| Area Principle | Areas and heights of bar graph bars should be proportional to the data |
| Two Way Table | A table showing two categorical values and comparing them |
| Marginal Distributions | Distribution of values for one categorical variable, percentages across a specific category |
| Conditional Distributions | Values of a variable among a group who share a specific value of another variable |