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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a method for selecting a sample and dividing the population into groups; use simple random sampling to select a set of groups. Every individual in the chosen groups is included in the sample. | cluster sampling |
| a numerical characteristic of the sample | statistic |
| a method of selecting a sample; this method selects individuals that are easily accessible and may result in biased data | convenience sampling |
| is the result of counting | discrete data |
| a method for selecting a sample used to ensure that subgroups of the population are represented adequately; divide the population into groups. Use simple random sampling to identify the number of individuals for each group. | stratified sampling |
| a number that is used to represent a population characteristic and that generally cannot be determined easily | parameter |
| is the result of measuring | continuous data |
| a method of selecting a sample that gives every member of the population an equal chance of being selected | simple random sampling |
| an attribute whose value is indicated by a number | quantitative |
| all individuals, objects, or measurements whose properties are being studied | population |
| ratings of artwork at the fair as good, better, best | ordinal |
| score on the ACT | interval |
| weight of phones | ratio |
| color of football helmets | nominal |
| measuring temperature o randomly selected days throughout the year. | observational study |
| in a study, the sample is chosen by sampling every 4th car that comes through a toll booth | systematic sampling |