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AP Economics Flashcards

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13798708687microeconomicshow individuals, businesses, and industriws use scarce resources to satisfy wants0
13798708688macroeconomicshow whole economies act in order to satisfy wants1
13798708689opportunity costdoing something means giving up something else2
13798708690Ceteris Paribusa Latin phrase that means "all other things held constant"3
13798708691factors of productionall natural, human, and manufactured resources that help produce goods and services4
13798708692land (FoP)natural resource used to produce goods and services (rent = payment for the use of land)5
13798708693labor (FoP)people's physical and mental talents and efforts that are used to produce goods and services (wages = payment for the use of labor)6
13798708694capital (FoP)human-made goods that are used to produce other things (interest = payment for the use of capital)7
13798708695entrepreneurial ability (FoP)the human resource that combines other resources to produce a product, make decisions, innovate, and take risks (profit = payment for entrepreneurial ability)8
13798708696factor marketwhere the factors of production are bought and sold9
13798708697product marketwhere final goods and services are sold to consumers; not a physical place, more of a concept10
13798708698business firmorganization that employs resources to oroduce a good or service for profit11
13798708699circular flow modela simplified representation of how the economy's transactions work together12
13798708700production possibilities frontier (PPF)a graphic representation of all possible combinations of two goods that an economy can produce13
13798708701unemployedthe number of people who want to work but are not working14
13798708702TReaTtechnology resources trade are the 3 factors that shift the PPF15
13798708703law of increasing opportunity costif units of a resource are added to fixed quantities of other resources, eventually the additional output decreases16
13798708704trade-offwhen all resources are used efficiently, in order to increase production of one good, the decision-maker must decrease production of another good17
13798708705absolute advantagethe ability to produce more of a good or service than someone else using the same amount of resources18
13798708706comparative advantagethe ability to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than someone else19
13798708707demandthe total amount of a good or service that people are willing and able to pay for20
13798708708quantity demandedthe number of units of a good that consumers are willing and able to buy over a specified period of time at a specific price21
13798708709law of demanda lower price generally increases the amount of a commodity that people in a market are able and willing to buy, ceteris parabus22

APES Environmental Legislation Flashcards

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137466278451906 - Protects Historical & Natural FeaturesThe Antiquities Act - allows the President to set aside public natural areas as park and conservation land for: "... the protection of objects of historic and scientific interest." These areas are given the title of "National Monuments." Also allows the President to reserve or accept private lands for that purpose.0
137466278461872 - Encouraged miningGeneral Mining Act of 1872. - All citizens of the United States of America 18 years or older have the right under the 1872 mining law to locate a lode (hard rock) or placer (gravel) mining claim on federal lands open to mineral entry.1
137466278471970 - Protects Air QualityClean Air Act. - Sets standard for allowable pollution levels in air in order to protect human health and prevent environmental damage2
137466278491972 - Primary federal law governing water pollutionClean Water Act. - Regulates disposal of pollutants in bodies of water, including amounts, monitoring, and construction of water treatment. Aim is to achieve swimmable, fishable waters.3
137466278501970 - Protect Environmental QualityNational Environmental Policy Act. - Requires federal agencies to integrate environmental policies into decisions and complete Environmental Impact Statements for any federal projects that might significantly affect the environment4
137466278521973 - Preserve species threatened with extinctionEndangered Species Act. - Allows endangered species and critical habitats to be identified, mandates recovery plans, provides funding for implementing recovery plans, regulations apply on public and private land.5
137466278531980 - Cleans up environment when perpetrators can't; "Superfund Act"Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA). - An act to provide for liability, compensation, cleanup, and emergency response for hazardous substances released into the environment and the cleanup of inactive hazardous waste disposal sites.6
137466278541990 - Controls Oil Spill Clean UpOil Pollution Act 1990. - Streamlined the EPA's ability to prevent catastrophic spills. A trust fund was also created to finance the cleanup of such spills when the responsible party is unable or incapable of doing so.7
137466278551947 - Regulates & Registers PesticidesFederal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). - Sets regulation for pesticide use including registration of pesticides and pesticide users; requires education and exams for pesticide users, clear labeling, toxicity studies.8
137466278561972 - Protect Whales/Dolphins/Seals etc.Marine Mammal Protection Act -prohibits the removal of animals from their natural environment without a permit. Also created a program to prevent the stranding of marine animals or other isolated events.9
137466278571976 - Controls Marine Fish HarvestsMagnuson-Stevens Fishery and Conservation Management Act (MSA) - protects essential fish habitats, ensures a safe and sustainable supply of seafood, prevents overfishing, and restores fish populations. Fishery Management Plans are created by FMP councils.10
137466278581977 - Controls Post Mining Clean UpSurface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) - primary federal law that regulates the environmental effects of coal mining in the United States. SMCRA created two programs: one for regulating active coal mines and a second for reclaiming abandoned mine lands.11
137466278591973- Controls international trade of animals and plantsConvention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES); aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species in the wild12
137467783531974 - Ensures safe drinking waterSafe Drinking Water Act - EPA sets standards for safe drinking water quality13
137468198791986 - Legalized thousands of undocumented immigrants who entered US before 1982Immigration Reform & Control Act - Increased the number of immigrants to US. Illegal to knowingly hire illegal immigrants14
137468970231964 - created definition of wildernessWilderness Act - National parks service, us forest services, us fish and wildlife service and the bureau of land management are in charge of 106 million acres of federal wilderness15
137469203131935 - Established the soil conservation serviceSoil Conservation Act - deals with soil erosion problems, carries out soil surveys, and does research on soil salinity.16
137469380681994 - international law for managing marine resourcesUnited Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS); defines the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to their use of the world's oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, and the management of marine natural resources.17
137469933241985 - Provides subsidies to farmers who adopt soil conservation practicesFood Security Act of 1985 (Farm Bill)18
137470241961987; Banned use of CFCsMontreal Protocol - An agreement on protection of the ozone layer in which states pledged to reduce and then eliminate use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). It is the most successful environmental treaty to date.19
137470441491975; increased fuel economyCAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy); set mile per gallon standards for a fleet of cars; increased fuel economy = lower energy usage20
137470770411997 - attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for developed countriesKyoto Protocol; international treaty that commits parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; acknowledged anthropogenic climate change21
137471786851938 - oversee safety of food, drug and medical devicesFood, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; required manufacturers to provide package inserts, follow FDA guidelines to present evidence of safety for new drugs before marketing. This law also gives the FDA authority to issue food standards and inspect factories22
137472046141976 - "Cradle to grave" authority over hazardous wasteResource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)23
137472389501996 - mandated a health-based standard for pesticides used in foods (*Amended FIFRA and FDCA)Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA); provided special protections for babies and infants, streamlined the approval of safe pesticides, established incentives for the creation of safer pesticides, and required that pesticide registrations remain current.24

AP Vocab Flashcards

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13790540545Antifederalistspeople who opposed the Constitution0
13790545852Articles of ConfederationA weak constitution that governed America during the Revolutionary War. weak national government, most power laid in the states1
13790576273block grantsFederal grants given more or less automatically to states or communities to support broad programs in areas such as community development and social services2
13790581045BureacraciesLarge administrative agencies reflecting a hierarchical authority, job specialization, and rules and regulations that drive them3
13790591164Bully Pulpitthe ability to use the office of the presidency to promote a particular program and/or to influence Congress to accept legislative proposals4
13790612399categorical grantsFederal grants that can be used only for specific purposes of state and local spending.5
13790625579Checks and BalancesA system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power6
13790629385Commerce ClauseClause stating that Congress can regulate interstate and international commerce. they can also create a national currency and make all laws necessary and proper to carry out standard powers of congress7
13790657213concurrent powerspowers shared by the national and state governments8
13790661498elite democracya small number of people, usually those who are wealthy and well educated, influencing political decision making9
13790685746enumerated powersThe powers explicitly given to Congress in the Constitution.10
13790690430federalismA system in which power is divided between the national and state governments11
13790693460Federalistssupporters of the Constitution12
13790696503Great Compromisebicameral congress-one house represented by population, one house that is equal13
13790712201ImpeachmentA formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office, which entails removal from office14
13790723596implied powersPowers not specifically mentioned in the constitution15
13790732684importation of slaves compromiseallowed to import more slaves after the constitution has been ratified for 20 years16
13790742693Mandatesprograms and services required by law17
13790756562Necessary and Proper Clauseaka elastic clause, allows congress to make all laws necessary and proper18
13790775890participatory democracya system of democracy in which all members of a group or community participate collectively in making major decisions19
13790785015Pluarlist Democracyno one group dominates politics, organized groups compete with each other to influence policy20
13790798401Ratificationofficial approval of the Constitution21
13790810485seperation of powersdividing the powers of government among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, so that power is shared22
13790818326Shay's RebellionRebellion led by Daniel Shays of farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, protesting mortgage foreclosures. It highlighted the need for a strong national government just as the call for the Constitutional Convention went out.23
137908261443/5 Compromiseeach slave would count for 3/5 of a person for taxation and representation purposes24
13790837524Precedent (stare decisis)a previous decision or ruling that, serve as models in similar cases25
13790849609stare decisisA Latin phrase meaning "let the decision stand."26
13790863077rider amendmentamendments to bills, often in the form of appropriations, sometimes have nothing to do with bills intent and have been considered pork barrel legislation27
13790892542Rules Committeecreate specific rules for every bill to be debated by the full house28
13790910199Signing Statementa presidential document that reveals what the president thinks of a new law and how it ought to be enforced29
13790921937trustee model of representaionvoters elect their own trustees giving them autonomy to act for the good of the constituents enabling congress people to act out of conscience even if majority voters might disagree30
13790961351unanimous consentrequires the agreement of the entire senate to move on31
13790971442vetopresident's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature, takes a 2/3 majority vote of each house to override32
13790986374WhipsParty leaders who work with the majority leader or minority leader to count votes beforehand and lean on waverers whose votes are crucial to a bill favored by the party.33
13790996774White House StaffPersonnel who run the White House and advise the President. Includes the Chief of Staff and Press Secretary(more than 600 people)34
13791009909Cloturea procedure for ending filibuster35
13791027350Committee of the Wholeall representatives serve, meet in House Chamber and discuss measures from union calendar36
13791053204congressional oversightoversight over executive branch, includes review monitoring and supervision of federal agencies, programs, activities and policy implementation37
13791080215delegateA person appointed or elected to represent others38
13791084418discharge petitionbringing a bill out of committee and to the floor for consideration39
13791095920Directory spendingappropriation items in the budget that are not mandatory40
13791108008divided governmentone party controls the White House and another party controls one or both houses of Congress41
13791112828Entitlementsbenefits guaranteed by law to individuals by the federal government42
13791121058executive orderdirective issued by the president that has the force of law43
13791146724Filibusterprolonged speech that puts off voting on specific bills44
13791157716gerrymanderingmanipulating boundaries to favor one party, group or class45
13804132150holdsallows one of more senators to prevent a motion from reaching a vote on the senate floor46
13804150892judicial activisma philosophy of judicial review that results in decisions that overturn precedent47
13804243393Judicial Reviewgives the supreme court the power to interpret the Constitution and, specifically acts of congress, the president, and the states48
13804258517judicial restrainta court that maintains the status quo or mirrors what the other branches of government have established as current policy49
13804273630lame duckan office holder who is leaving office, but is still present until the successor is sworn in50
13804292292logrollingMutual aid and vote trading among legislators, that will benefit both people51
13804314371mandatory spendingFederal spending required by law, for things like social security, Medicare or Medicaid52
13804349058one person, one votea concept holding that each person's vote should be counted equally53
13804365206pocket vetorejection of legislation that occurs if the president does not sign a bill within 10 days and congress also adjourns within the same time period54
13804403794policy agendaThe issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other people actively involved in politics at the time.55
13804416522Politico Modelrepresentatives are the most political in this model, utilizing both the trustee model and delegate model to make decisions56
13804457195delegate model of representationrepresentatives are voters delegates, representing them for the primary purpose of acting as their voice in congress57
13804519586pork-barrel legislationthe practice of legislators obtaining funds through legislation that favors their home districts58
13804541949Affirmative Actionprograms intended to make up for past discrimination by helping minority groups gain access to jobs and opportunities59
13804551391Bill of RightsThe first ten amendments to the Constitution60
13804560639Civil Libertiesrights of all people protected by the bill of rights61
13804567920civil rightsthe application of equal protection under the law to individuals62
13804575330clear and present danger doctrinegives the government the right to censor free speech if, during national emergencies such as war, it can be proven that the result of the speech will significantly hurt national security, established in Schenck v. US63
13804612971de facto segregationsegregation of public facilities through circumstance with no laws supporting it64
13804633293de jure segregationsegregation by law, made illegal by Brown v. Board of Education65
13804649149Due Process Clause14th amendment clause guaranteeing a persons rights are protected through procedural processes66
13804679653Equal Protection ClauseConstitutional guarantee that everyone be treated equally-14th amendment67
13804688991Establishment Clausedefines right of citizens to practice religion without a government interference, government can't establish a national religion-1st amendment68
13804717596exclusionary ruleimproperly gathered evidence may not be introduced in a criminal trial69
13804723612free exercise clauseillegal for government to pass laws that restrict the right to practice any religion70
13804737267Miranda RightsA list of rights that police in the United States must read to suspects in custody before questioning them, telling them their rights during their law procedure, established by Miranda v. Arizona.71
13804769454Nationalization of the Bill of Rightsa judicial dontrine, selective incorporation, that applied the bill of rights to the states72
13804787311selective incorporationcourt cases that apply Bill of Rights to states73
13809525811Conservative Ideologya person who believes in less government, lower taxes, a strong national defense, and more personal responsibility74
13809547177equality of opportunitypeople believe that this should be a function of government, government should promote policies that give people level playing field in getting an education and a job75
13809583640Federal Reserve Systemfederal body that regulates the national money supply, the central bank of the United States76
13809595322fiscal policyuse of the federal budget, taxes, spending and borrowing, to influence the economy; along with the monetary supply77
13818934781focus grouptechnique used by pollsters to determine how a cross section of voters feels about a particular topic78
13818942976free enterprisebasis of american capitalism, the government allows open markets and competition in the market place with limited government interference79
13818968953Globalizationthe degree of linkage among a community of nations80
13818983202Individualismthe moral stance, political philosophy, ideology, or social outlook that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual81
13818994650Keynesian economicsjohn maynard keynes advocated government programs to increase employment and government spending so that consumers could spend more money through investments or purchases of goods and services82
13819048072Liberal Ideologybelieve in the protection of civil liberties, greater government intervention for social welfare, higher taxes on the rich and foreign policy promoting peace83
13819072792Libertarian Ideologyone who believes that government shouldn't interfere in a person's life, advocates reduce government regulation, believes in 2nd amendments right to bear arms, and has an overall philosophy that looks at the primary function of government to increase civil liberties of individuals, that increase their rights84
13819119263Limited Governmentderived from the doctrine of natural rights, it was adopted by Jefferson and restricts the power of government especially in the area of protecting the rights of the people85
13819129945monetary policypolicies developed by the Federal Reserve Board, such as raising or lowering interest rates, aimed at creating and maintaining a healthy economy86
13819142651political culturethe fundamental values people have about their government and how these values translate into voting patterns87
13819163196political socializationthe factors that determine voting behavior such as family, religion, and ethnic background88
13819171390Rule of Lawprocedures followed by government guaranteeing the due process rights to individuals89
13819185773scientific polling samplescientific polling uses a random sample of population90
13819195421supply-side economicsa component of the free enterprise system favoring those who produce goods and services with minimum government regulation or interference91
13819210442tracking pollspolls conducted by media outlets to gauge the potential outcome of a political election on a periodic basis92
13822689794Bipartisan Campaign Reform Actbanned soft money donations by an individual to presidential candidates and set aggregate limits for individuals contributing to individual candidates93
13822715283Caucusparty regulars meeting in small groups asking questions, discussing qualifications regarding the candidate, and voting on whether to endorse a particular candidate94
13822733636closed primaryA primary in which only registered members of a particular political party can vote95
13822740135coalitionsthe alliance of special-interest groups with the purpose of achieving the same goal using both direct lobbying and grass root lobbying96
13822764233critical electionsan election that results in realignment caused by the movement from one party to another97
13822781770Demographicscharacteristics of a population, including age, sex, and race, often used to determine changes in the make-up of a population.98
13822791559Electoral Collegenumber of electors based on the population, consists of presidential electors from each state, candidate with majority wins99
13822808003free ridera person who receives the benefit of a good but avoids paying for it100
13822811371Incumbencythose sitting in office who are running for another term101
13822818305Iron TriangleA close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and an interest group in specific policy areas102
13822852623issue networkan alliance of various interest groups and individuals who unite in order to promote a common cause or agenda in a way that influences government policy103
13822884217linkage institutionsthe political channels through which people's concerns become political issues on the policy agenda104
13822890006midterm electionthe congressional election that takes place 2 years into the presidents first or second term105
13822903926open primaryregistered voters can vote in either primary-do not have to register with any party.106
13822912974party identificationhow a person acts when belonging to a political party107
13822925499party realignmentthe movement of voters from one political party to another resulting in a major shift in the political spectrum108
13822931468party line votingcasting votes for only candidates of one's party109
13822935044political efficacyThe belief that one's political participation makes a difference. Those who identify the strongest with their political party110
13822951279Political Platformpositions adopted by a party at its party convention111
13822974458party conventiona meeting of a political party, typically to select party candidates112
13822983547proportional votingdelegates are selected in a primary based on the percentage of the vote they received in the election113
13823005933rational choice votingrefers to voting based on decisions made after considering all other possible choices114
13823048235retrospective votingvoting for a candidate because you like his or her past actions in office115
13823185942single-issue groupsspecial interest group, like the NRA, which has one main issue that attracts members116
13823204233social movementgrass roots actions by individuals who want the government to enact laws supporting that group and its causes117
13823226909winner take all votingthe candidate with the most votes wins all of the delegates118
13853545576Pork barrel dealLegislation that only favors a small number of representatives or senators119

AP Psychology Chapter 1 Flashcards

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10551051158hindsight bias (I-knew-it-all-along phenomenon)the tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it0
10551053347Overconfidencethe tendency to be more confident than correct—to overestimate the accuracy of our beliefs and judgments.1
10551069030independent variablevariable that is manipulated2
10551070789dependent variableThe measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested.3
10551075571double-blind procedurean experimental procedure in which both the research participants and the research staff are ignorant (blind) about whether the research participants have received the treatment or a placebo. Commonly used in drug-evaluation studies.4
10551077508Placeboa fake drug used in the testing of medication5
10551081616correlationA measure of the relationship between two variables6
10551090801Modethe most frequently occurring score(s) in a distribution7
10551090802meanaverage8
10551093569Medianthe middle score in a distribution9
10551101808standard deviationa computed measure of how much scores vary around the mean score10
10551106298normal curvethe bell-shaped curve that describes the distribution of many physical and psychological attributes. Most scores fall near the average, and fewer and fewer scores lie near the extremes11
10551108083CausationA cause and effect relationship in which one variable controls the changes in another variable.12
10551153403statistical significancehow likely it is that an obtained result occurred by chance13
10551243794naturalistic observationobserving and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate and control the situation14
10551259576TheoryA hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data15
10551260665HypothesisA testable prediction, often implied by a theory16
10551285409positive correlationA correlation where as one variable increases, the other also increases, or as one decreases so does the other. Both variables move in the same direction.17
10551289125negative correlationas one variable increases, the other decreases18
10551291676perfect correlation-1.00 or +1.0019
10551308912operational definitiona statement of the procedures used to define research variables20
10551316350random samplinga sample that fairly represents a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion21
10551316351random assignmentassigning participants to experimental and control conditions by chance, thus minimizing preexisting differences between those assigned to the different groups22
10551330088case study methodan in-depth study of one or more individuals23
10551352846eclecticchoosing from various sources24

AP Flashcards

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13931463269pormal na edukasyonpangkaraniwang ginagawa sa silid-aralan ng paaralan at ang nangangasiwa ay mga gurong may sapat na kaalaman at karunungan0
13931484648nonformal o hindi pormal na edukasyontumutukoy sa ano mangorganisadong pang-edukasyong asktibidad sa labas ng establisadong pormal na sistema na inilalaan upang tumugon sa mga tiyak na parokyano1
13931507561alternative learning system o alsnaglalayong matulungan ang hindi nakakapasok sa paaralan dahil sa kapansanan, manggagawa, at nasa bilangguan o rehabilitation center2
13931531110tesda o technical education and skills development authoritynondegree program3
13931543287technical and vocational educationtvet4
13931546740homeschooling o home educationisinasagawa sa loob ng tahanan5
13931551941distance learningnagbibigay pagkatuto sa mga taong malayo ang distansya6
13931562821electronic learninge-learning7
13931572505philippine e-learning societypels8
13931582687e-learning practitioners association of the philippineselpap9
13931589610university of the philippine college assessment testupcat10
13931589611online learningpaggamit ng internet at iba pang web-based na teknolohiya11
13931600173tesdanag-aalok ng kurso online12
13931603276tesda online program o topteknikal na edukasyon sa pamamagitan ng teknolohiya at internet13
13931611190open high school program o ohspnakaankla sa pilosopiya ng batas pambansa 232 o education act of 198214
13931643293- mamamayang pilipino - nakumpleto ang prerequisite grade -nakapasa sa ilrt - pasado sa informal reading inventorykwalipikasyon sa pag-aaral sa ohsp15
13931657001independence learning readiness testilrt16
13931657002informal reading inventoryiri17
13931676847expanded tertiary education equivalency and accreditation program o eteeapeducational assessment scheme18
13931684223sibilpaglutas ng problema sa komunidad19
13931691668elektoralregular na pagboto20
13931700427boses pampolitikapakikipag-ugnay sa mga opisyal21

AP Statistics AP Test Review Flashcards

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13730106495How do you check if there is outliers?calculate IQR; anything above Q3+1.5(IQR) or below Q1-1.5(IQR) is an outlier0
13730106496If a graph is skewed, should we calculate the median or the mean? Why?median; it is resistant to skews and outliers1
13730106497If a graph is roughly symmetrical, should we calculate the median or the mean? Why?mean; generally is more accurate if the data has no outliers2
13730106498What is in the five number summary?Minimum, Q1, Median, Q3, Maximum3
13730106499Relationship between variance and standard deviation?variance=(standard deviation)^24
13730106500variance definitionthe variance is roughly the average of the squared differences between each observation and the mean5
13730106501standard deviationthe standard deviation is the square root of the variance6
13730106502What should we use to measure spread if the median was calculated?IQR7
13730106503What should we use to measure spread if the mean was calculated?standard deviation8
13730106504What is the IQR? How much of the data does it represent?Q3-Q1; 50%9
13730106505How do you calculate standard deviation?1. Type data into L1 2. Find mean with 1 Variable Stats 3. Turn L2 into (L1-mean) 4. Turn L3 into (L2)^2 5. Go to 2nd STAT over to MATH, select sum( 6. Type in L3 7. multiply it by (1/n-1) 8. Square root it10
13730106685What is the formula for standard deviation?11
13730106506Categorical variables vs. Quantitative VariablesCategorical: individuals can be assigned to one of several groups or categories Quantitative: takes numberical values12
13730106507If a possible outlier is on the fence, is it an outlier?No13
13730106508Things to include when describing a distributionCenter (Mean or Median), Unusual Gaps or Outliers, Spread (Standard Deviation or IQR), Shape (Roughly Symmetric, slightly/heavily skewed left or right, bimodal, range)14
13730106509Explain how to standardize a variable. What is the purpose of standardizing a variable?Subtract the distribution mean and then divide by standard deviation. Tells us how many standard deviations from the mean an observation falls, and in what direction.15
13730106510What effect does standardizing the values have on the distribution?shape would be the same as the original distribution, the mean would become 0, the standard deviation would become 116
13730106511What is a density curve?a curve that (a) is on or above the horizontal axis, and (b) has exactly an area of 117
13730106512Inverse Normwhen you want to find the percentile: invNorm (area, mean, standard deviation)18
13730106513z(x-mean)/standard deviation19
13730106514pth percentilethe value with p percent observations less than is20
13730106515cumulative relative frequency graphcan be used to describe the position of an individual within a distribution or to locate a specified percentile of the distribution21
13730106516How to find and interpret the correlation coefficient r for a scatterplotSTAT plot, scatter, L1 and L2 (Plot 1: ON); STAT --> CALC --> 8:LinReg(a+bx) No r? --> 2nd 0 (Catalog) down to Diagnostic ON22
13730106517rtells us the strength of a LINEAR association. -1 to 1. Not resistant to outliers23
13730106518r^2the proportion (percent) of the variation in the values of y that can be accounted for by the least squares regression line24
13730106519residual plota scatterplot of the residuals against the explanatory variable. Residual plots help us assess how well a regression line fits the data. It should have NO PATTERN25
13730106520regression linea line that describes how a response variable y changes as an explanatory variable x changes. We often use a regression line to predict the value of y for a given value of x.26
13730106521residual formularesidual=y-y(hat) aka observed y - predicted y27
13730106522What method do you use to check if a distribution or probability is binomial?BINS: 1. Binary: There only two outcomes (success and failure) 2. Independent: The events independent of one another? 3. Number: There is a fixed number of trials 4. Success: The probability of success equal in each trial28
13730106523What method do you use to check if a distribution or probability is geometric?BITS: 1. Binary: There only two outcomes (success and failure) 2. Independent: The events independent of one another 3. Trials: There is not a fixed number of trials 4. Success: The probability of success equal in each trial29
13730106524nnumber of trials30
13730106525pprobability of success31
13730106526knumber of successes32
13730106527Binomial Formula for P(X=k)(n choose k) p^k (1-p)^(n-k)33
13730106528Binomial Calculator Function to find P(X=k)binompdf(n,p,k)34
13730106529Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≤k)binomcdf(n,p,k)35
13730106530Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-binomcdf(n,p,k-1)36
13730106531mean of a binomial distributionnp37
13730106532standard deviation of a binomial distribution√(np(1-p))38
13730106533Geometric Formula for P(X=k)(1-p)^(k-1) x p39
13730106534Geometric Calculator Function to find P(X=k)geometpdf(p,k)40
13730106535Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≤k)geometcdf(p,k)41
13730106536Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-geometcdf(p,k-1)42
13730106537Mean of a geometric distribution1/p=expected number of trials until success43
13730106538Standard deviation of a geometric distribution√((1-p)/(p²))44
13730106539What do you do if the binomial probability is for a range, rather than a specific number?Take binomcdf(n,p,maximum) - binomcdf(n,p,minimum-1)45
13730106540how do you enter n choose k into the calculator?type "n" on home screen, go to MATH --> PRB --> 3: ncr, type "k"46
13730106541μ(x+y)μx+μy47
13730106542μ(x-y)μx-μy48
13730106543σ(x+y)√(σ²x+σ²y)49
13730106544What does adding or subtracting a constant effect?Measures of center (median and mean). Does NOT affect measures of spread (IQR and Standard Deviation) or shape.50
13730106545What does multiplying or dividing a constant effect?Both measures of center (median and mean) and measures of spread (IQR and standard deviation). Shape is not effected. For variance, multiply by a² (if y=ax+b).51
13730106546σ(x-y)√(σ²x+σ²y) --> you add to get the difference because variance is distance from mean and you cannot have a negative distance52
13730106547calculate μx by handX1P1+X2P2+.... XKPK (SigmaXKPK)53
13730106548calculate var(x) by hand(X1-μx)²p(1)+(X2-μx)²p(2)+.... (Sigma(Xk-μx)²p(k))54
13730106549Standard deviationsquare root of variance55
13730106550discrete random variablesa fixed set of possible x values (whole numbers)56
13730106551continuous random variables-x takes all values in an interval of numbers -can be represented by a density curve (area of 1, on or above the horizontal axis)57
13730106552What is the variance of the sum of 2 random variables X and Y?(σx)²+(σy)², but ONLY if x and y are independent.58
13730106553mutually exclusiveno outcomes in common59
13730106554addition rule for mutually exclusive events P (A U B)P(A)+P(B)60
13730106555complement rule P(A^C)1-P(A)61
13730106556general addition rule (not mutually exclusive) P(A U B)P(A)+P(B)-P(A n B)62
13730106557intersection P(A n B)both A and B will occur63
13730106558conditional probability P (A | B)P(A n B) / P(B)64
13730106559independent events (how to check independence)P(A) = P(A|B) P(B)= P(B|A)65
13730106560multiplication rule for independent events P(A n B)P(A) x P(B)66
13730106561general multiplication rule (non-independent events) P(A n B)P(A) x P(B|A)67
13730106562sample spacea list of possible outcomes68
13730106563probability modela description of some chance process that consists of 2 parts: a sample space S and a probability for each outcome69
13730106564eventany collection of outcomes from some chance process, designated by a capital letter (an event is a subset of the sample space)70
13730106565What is the P(A) if all outcomes in the sample space are equally likely?P(A) = (number of outcomes corresponding to event A)/(total number of outcomes in sample space)71
13730106566Complementprobability that an event does not occur72
13730106567What is the sum of the probabilities of all possible outcomes?173
13730106568What is the probability of two mutually exclusive events?P(A U B)= P(A)+P(B)74
13730106569five basic probability rules1. for event A, 0≤P(A)≤1 2. P(S)=1 3. If all outcomes in the sample space are equally likely, P(A)=number of outcomes corresponding to event A / total number of outcomes in sample space 4. P(A^C) = 1-P(A) 5. If A and B are mutually exclusive, P(A n B)=P(A)+P(B)75
13730106570When is a two-way table helpfuldisplays the sample space for probabilities involving two events more clearly76
13730106571In statistics, what is meant by the word "or"?could have either event or both77
13730106572When can a Venn Diagram be helpful?visually represents the probabilities of not mutually exclusive events78
13730106573What is the general addition rule for two events?If A and B are any two events resulting from some chance process, then the probability of A or B (or both) is P(A U B)= P(A)+P(B)-P(A n B)79
13730106574What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur80
13730106575What does the union of two or more events mean?either event A or event B (or both) occurs81
13730106576What is the law of large numbers?If we observe more and more repetitions of any chance process, the proportion of times that a specific outcome occurs approaches a single value, which we can call the probability of that outcome82
13730106577the probability of any outcome...is a number between 0 and 1 that describes the proportion of times the outcome would occur in a very long series of repetitions83
13730106578How do you interpret a probability?We interpret probability to represent the most accurate results if we did an infinite amount of trials84
13730106579What are the two myths about randomness?1. Short-run regularity --> the idea that probability is predictable in the short run 2. Law of Averages --> people except the alternative outcome to follow a different outcome85
13730106580simulationthe imitation of chance behavior, based on a model that accurately reflects the situation86
13730106581Name and describe the four steps in performing a simulation1. State: What is the question of interest about some chance process 2. Plan: Describe how to use a chance device to imitate one repetition of process; clearly identify outcomes and measured variables 3. Do: Perform many repetitions of the simulation 4. Conclude: results to answer question of interest87
13730106582What are some common errors when using a table of random digits?not providing a clear description of the simulation process for the reader to replicate the simulation88
13730106583What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur89
13730106584sampleThe part of the population from which we actually collect information. We use information from a sample to draw conclusions about the entire population90
13730106585populationIn a statistical study, this is the entire group of individuals about which we want information91
13730106586sample surveyA study that uses an organized plan to choose a sample that represents some specific population. We base conclusions about the population on data from the sample.92
13730106587convenience sampleA sample selected by taking the members of the population that are easiest to reach; particularly prone to large bias.93
13730106588biasThe design of a statistical study shows ______ if it systematically favors certain outcomes.94
13730106589voluntary response samplePeople decide whether to join a sample based on an open invitation; particularly prone to large bias.95
13730106590random samplingThe use of chance to select a sample; is the central principle of statistical sampling.96
13730106591simple random sample (SRS)every set of n individuals has an equal chance to be the sample actually selected97
13730106592strataGroups of individuals in a population that are similar in some way that might affect their responses.98
13730106593stratified random sampleTo select this type of sample, first classify the population into groups of similar individuals, called strata. Then choose a separate SRS from each stratum to form the full sample.99
13730106594cluster sampleTo take this type of sample, first divide the population into smaller groups. Ideally, these groups should mirror the characteristics of the population. Then choose an SRS of the groups. All individuals in the chosen groups are included in the sample.100
13730106595inferenceDrawing conclusions that go beyond the data at hand.101
13730106596margin of errorTells how close the estimate tends to be to the unknown parameter in repeated random sampling.102
13730106597sampling frameThe list from which a sample is actually chosen.103
13730106598undercoverageOccurs when some members of the population are left out of the sampling frame; a type of sampling error.104
13730106599nonresponseOccurs when a selected individual cannot be contacted or refuses to cooperate; an example of a nonsampling error.105
13730106600wording of questionsThe most important influence on the answers given to a survey. Confusing or leading questions can introduce strong bias, and changes in wording can greatly change a survey's outcome. Even the order in which questions are asked matters.106
13730106601observational studyObserves individuals and measures variables of interest but does not attempt to influence the responses.107
13730106602experimentDeliberately imposes some treatment on individuals to measure their responses.108
13730106603explanatory variableA variable that helps explain or influences changes in a response variable.109
13730106604response variableA variable that measures an outcome of a study.110
13730106605lurking variablea variable that is not among the explanatory or response variables in a study but that may influence the response variable.111
13730106606treatmentA specific condition applied to the individuals in an experiment. If an experiment has several explanatory variables, a treatment is a combination of specific values of these variables.112
13730106607experimental unitthe smallest collection of individuals to which treatments are applied.113
13730106608subjectsExperimental units that are human beings.114
13730106609factorsthe explanatory variables in an experiment are often called this115
13730106610random assignmentAn important experimental design principle. Use some chance process to assign experimental units to treatments. This helps create roughly equivalent groups of experimental units by balancing the effects of lurking variables that aren't controlled on the treatment groups.116
13730106611replicationAn important experimental design principle. Use enough experimental units in each group so that any differences in the effects of the treatments can be distinguished from chance differences between the groups.117
13730106612double-blindAn experiment in which neither the subjects nor those who interact with them and measure the response variable know which treatment a subject received.118
13730106613single-blindAn experiment in which either the subjects or those who interact with them and measure the response variable, but not both, know which treatment a subject received.119
13730106614placeboan inactive (fake) treatment120
13730106615placebo effectDescribes the fact that some subjects respond favorably to any treatment, even an inactive one121
13730106616blockA group of experimental units that are known before the experiment to be similar in some way that is expected to affect the response to the treatments.122
13730106617inference about the populationUsing information from a sample to draw conclusions about the larger population. Requires that the individuals taking part in a study be randomly selected from the population of interest.123
13730106618inference about cause and effectUsing the results of an experiment to conclude that the treatments caused the difference in responses. Requires a well-designed experiment in which the treatments are randomly assigned to the experimental units.124
13730106619lack of realismWhen the treatments, the subjects, or the environment of an experiment are not realistic. Lack of realism can limit researchers' ability to apply the conclusions of an experiment to the settings of greatest interest.125
13730106620institutional review boardA basic principle of data ethics. All planned studies must be approved in advance and monitored by _____________ charged with protecting the safety and well-being of the participants.126
13730106621informed consentA basic principle of data ethics. Individuals must be informed in advance about the nature of a study and any risk of harm it may bring. Participating individuals must then consent in writing.127
13730106622simulationa model of random events128
13730106623censusa sample that includes the entire population129
13730106624population parametera number that measures a characteristic of a population130
13730106625systematic sampleevery fifth individual, for example, is chosen131
13730106626sampling variabilitythe naturally occurring variability found in samples132
13730106627levelsthe values that the experimenter used for a factor133
13730106628the four principles of experimental designcontrol, randomization, replication, and blocking134
13730106629completely randomized designa design where all experimental units have an equal chance of receiving any treatment135
13730106630interpreting p valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).136
13730106631p̂1-p̂2 center, shape, and spreadcenter: p1-p2 shape: n1p1, n1(1-p1), n2p2, and n2(1-p2) ≥ 10 spread (if 10% condition checks): √((p1(1-p1)/n1)+(p2(1-p2)/n2)137
13730106632probability of getting a certain p̂1-p̂2 (ex. less than .1)plug in center and spread into bell curve, find probability138
13730106633Confidence intervals for difference in proportions formula(p̂1-p̂2) plus or minus z*(√((p1(1-p1)/n1)+(p2(1-p2)/n2))139
13730106634When do you use t and z test/intervals?t for mean z for proportions140
13730106635What is a null hypothesis?What is being claimed. Statistical test designed to assess strength of evidence against null hypothesis. Abbreviated by Ho.141
13730106636What is an alternative hypothesis?the claim about the population that we are trying to find evidence FOR, abbreviated by Ha142
13730106637When is the alternative hypothesis one-sided?Ha less than or greater than143
13730106638When is the alternative hypothesis two-sided?Ha is not equal to144
13730106639What is a significance level?fixed value that we compare with the P-value, matter of judgement to determine if something is "statistically significant".145
13730106640What is the default significance level?α=.05146
13730106641Interpreting the p-valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).147
13730106642p value ≤ αWe reject our null hypothesis. There is sufficient evidence to say that (Ha) is true.148
13730106643p value ≥ αWe fail to reject our null hypothesis. There is insufficient evidence to say that (Ho) is not true.149
13730106644reject Ho when it is actually trueType I Error150
13730106645fail to reject Ho when it is actually falseType II Error151
13730106646Power definitionprobability of rejecting Ho when it is false152
13730106647probability of Type I Errorα153
13730106648probability of Type II Error1-power154
13730106649two ways to increase powerincrease sample size/significance level α155
137301066505 step process: z/t testState --> Ho/Ha, define parameter Plan --> one sample, z test Check --> random/normal/independent Do --> find p hat, find test statistic (z), use test statistic to find p-value Conclude --> p value ≤ α reject Ho p value ≥ α fail to reject Ho156
13730106686Formula for test statistic (μ)157
13730106651Formula for test statistic (p̂) (where p represents the null)(p̂-p)/(√((p)(1-p))/n)158
13730106652probability of a Type II Error?overlap normal distribution for null and true. Find rejection line. Use normalcdf159
13730106653when do you use z tests?for proportions160
13730106654when do you use t tests?for mean (population standard deviation unknown)161
13730106655finding p value for t teststcdf(min, max, df)162
13730106656Sample paired t teststate--> Ho: μ1-μ2=0 (if its difference) plan --> one sample, paired t test check --> random, normal, independent do --> find test statistic and p value conclude --> normal conclusion163
13730106657What does statistically significant mean in context of a problem?The sample mean/proportion is far enough away from the true mean/proportion that it couldn't have happened by chance164
13730106658When doing a paired t-test, to check normality, what do you do?check the differences histogram (μ1-μ2)165
13730106659How to interpret a C% Confidence LevelIn C% of all possible samples of size n, we will construct an interval that captures the true parameter (in context).166
13730106660How to interpret a C% Confidence IntervalWe are C% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).167
13730106661What conditions must be checked before constructing a confidence interval?random, normal, independent168
13730106662C% confidence intervals of sample proportions, 5 step processState: Construct a C% confidence interval to estimate... Plan: one sample z-interval for proportions Check: Random, Normal, Independent Do: Find the standard error and z*, then p hat +/- z* Conclude: We are C% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).169
13730106687What's the z interval standard error formula?170
13730106663How do you find z*?InvNorm(#)171
13730106664How do you find the point estimate of a sample?subtract the max and min confidence interval, divide it by two (aka find the mean of the interval ends)172
13730106665How do you find the margin of error, given the confidence interval?Ask, "What am I adding or subtracting from the point estimate?" So find the point estimate, then find the difference between the point estimate and the interval ends173
13730106666Finding sample size proportions: When p hat is unknown, or you want to guarantee a margin of error less than or equal to:use p hat=.5174
13730106667Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *known*x bar +/- z*(σ/√n)175
13730106668Checking normal condition for z* (population standard deviation known)starts normal or CLT176
13730106669Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *unknown* (which is almost always true)x bar +/- t*(Sx/√n)177
13730106670degrees of freedomn-1178
13730106671How do you find t*?InvT(area to the left, df)179
13730106672What is the standard error?same as standard deviation, but we call it "standard error" because we plugged in p hat for p (we are estimating)180
13730106673a point estimator is a statistic that...provides an estimate of a population parameter.181
13730106674Explain the two conditions when the margin of error gets smaller.Confidence level C decreases, sample size n increases182
13730106675Does the confidence level tell us the chance that a particular confidence interval captures the population parameter?NO; the confidence interval gives us a set of plausible values for the parameter183
13730106676Sx and σx: which is which?Sx is for a sample, σx is for a population184
13730106677How do we know when do use a t* interval instead of a z interval?you are not given the population standard deviation185
13730106678Checking normal condition for t* (population standard deviation unknown)Normal for sample size... -n -n<15: if the data appears closely normal (roughly symmetric, single peak, no outliers)186
13730106679How to check if a distribution is normal for t*, population n<15plug data into List 1, look at histogram. Conclude with "The histogram looks roughly symmetric, so we should be safe to use the t distribution)187
13730106680t* confidence interval, 5 step processState: Construct a __% confidence interval to estimate... Plan: one sample t interval for a population mean Check: Random, Normal, Independent (for Normal, look at sample size and go from there) Do: Find the standard error (Sx/√n) and t*, then do x bar +/- t*(standard error) Conclude: We are __% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).188
13730106681margin of error formulaz* or t* (standard error)189
13730106682When calculating t interval, what is it and where do you find the data?x bar plus or minus t* (Sx/√n) -get x bar and Sx using 1 Var Stats -t*=Invt(area to the left, df) -population (n) will be given190
13730106683What is it looking for if it asks for the appropriate critical value?z/t* interval191

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