Data Collection and Analysis Flashcards
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What is the mode of the data set 3, 7, 7, 9, 12, 7?
Answer: 7
The mode is the value that appears most often, which is 7.
Stratified sampling involves:
Answer: Dividing the population into subgroups then sampling each
Stratified sampling splits the population into strata and samples within each.
Which chart best displays a trend over time?
Answer: Line graph
Line graphs are ideal for showing changes across time intervals.
An outlier in a data set is a value that:
Answer: Lies far from the other values
An outlier is a data point notably distant from the rest of the data.
Quantitative data is best described as:
Answer: Numerical and measurable
Quantitative data consists of numerical values that can be measured.
What percentage of values fall below the 75th percentile?
Answer: 75%
By definition, 75% of the data lies below the 75th percentile.
Which is a disadvantage of using a convenience sample?
Answer: It may not represent the population
Convenience samples often introduce bias and poor representativeness.