Master Introduction to Statistics:
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,statistics
The term refers to a set of mathematical procedures for organizing, summarizing, and interpreting
information.
population
The entire set of the individuals of interest for a particular research question.
sample
A set of individuals selected from a population, usually intended to represent the population in a
research study.
variable
A characteristic or condition that changes or has different values for different individuals.
data (plural)
Are measurements or observations.
data set
A collection of measurements or observations.
, datum, score, or raw score
A single measurement or observation.
parameter
A value, usually a numerical value, that describes a population. It is usually derived from measurements
of the individuals in the population.
i.e.-The average score for the population.
statistic
A value, usually a numerical value, that describes a sample. It is usually derived from measurements of
the individuals in the sample.
i.e.-The average score for a sample.
descriptive statistics
inferential statistics
sampling error
Chapter 1 Complete Study Guide |
2025/2026 Updated Edition for First-
Attempt Exam Success
,statistics
The term refers to a set of mathematical procedures for organizing, summarizing, and interpreting
information.
population
The entire set of the individuals of interest for a particular research question.
sample
A set of individuals selected from a population, usually intended to represent the population in a
research study.
variable
A characteristic or condition that changes or has different values for different individuals.
data (plural)
Are measurements or observations.
data set
A collection of measurements or observations.
, datum, score, or raw score
A single measurement or observation.
parameter
A value, usually a numerical value, that describes a population. It is usually derived from measurements
of the individuals in the population.
i.e.-The average score for the population.
statistic
A value, usually a numerical value, that describes a sample. It is usually derived from measurements of
the individuals in the sample.
i.e.-The average score for a sample.
descriptive statistics
inferential statistics
sampling error
