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MWF 2:30-3:20

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Population   A group that is being surveyed.  
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Stratified Sampling   A method actively seeking to poll people from many different backgrounds.  
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Biased Sample   A sample that ends up with one or more sub-groups that are either over-represented or under-represented, doesn't include the entire population.  
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Cherry Picking   The practice of polling only those who you think believe will support your cause.  
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Non-Response Bias   A survey that is simply handed out gains few responses when compared to the number of surveys given out.  
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Self-Selected   Respondents who tend to have stronger opinions on subjects than others and are more motivated to respond. Generally regarded as unscientific.  
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Face To Face Interview   -Fewer Misunderstood Questions -High Response Rate -Additional information can be collected from respondents -Time Consuming -Expensive -Can be biased upon the attitude or the appearance of the surveyor  
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Self-Administered Surveys   -Respondents can complete on his or her free time -Less expensive than face-to-face interviews -Anonymity causes more honest results -Lower response rate  
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Random Samples   A method in which people are chosen "out of the blue." In a true random sample, everyone in the population must have the same chance of being chosen. It is important that each person in the population has a chance of being picked.  
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Measure of Central Tendency   The mean, median, mode of a sample.  
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Frequency Distribution Table   Often used when a data set is large, easy to read and interpret.  
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Ungrouped Data   Data that is listed on a frequency distribution table.  
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Grouped Data   Data that is placed in intervals.  
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