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AP Statistics: Chapter P Flashcards

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7267370029Individualsobjects described by the data0
7267370030Variablescharacteristic of an individual1
7267370031Categorical Variableplaces individuals into groups2
7267370032Quantitative Variablenumeric measures3
7267370033Populationevery single individual we are concerned about4
7267370034Samplesubset of the population that if well-chosen is representative of the population5
7267370035Surveysa questionnaire given to a sample of the population6
7267370036Experimentsdeliberately do something to individuals in order to observe their responses7
7267370037Observational Studiesstudies that observe individuals and measure variables of interest but do not attempt to influence the response8
7267370038Distributionvalues taken on by a variable and how often it takes those values9
7267370039Dot Plot10
7267370040Bar Graph11
7267370041Statisticsthe science (and art) of learning form data12
7267370042Datanumbers with a contextual meaning13
7267370043ProbabilityThe study of chance behavior. How likely are certain outcomes?14
7267370044Available DataData produced in the past for some other purpose, but may help answer a present question15
7267370045Censusa questionnaire/survey given to an entire population16
7267370046Side-by-Side Bar Graph17
7273496067ParameterA piece of information from an entire population18
7273497042StatisticA piece of information from a sample19

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