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Madison Corso
on Nov 27, 2024
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Which of the following correctly describes a sample?
A) It is a subset of the population of interest.
B) Its summary measures are designated by Roman letters (such asfor sample mean) .
C) Its summary measures are called statistic.
D) All of these.
E) None of these.
Sample
A sample is a subset of a larger population, selected for the purpose of analysis, which is used to infer or predict characteristics or outcomes for the whole population.
Statistic
A single measure, often derived from a sample, used to summarize or describe an aspect of the data.
Population
The entire group of individuals or instances about whom the data is to be collected and analyzed.
- Comprehend how the size of a sample influences its statistical accuracy and dependability.
- Differentiate between random and systematic sampling methods.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend how the size of a sample influences its statistical accuracy and dependability.
- Differentiate between random and systematic sampling methods.