Math Vocab

2. random sample a probability sampling method where researchers select members of the population at a regular interval
5. a method of data collection used to gather information about people and their behaviors or opinions by asking them a list of questions
6. relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity.
8. a subset of a statistical population in which each member of the subset has an equal probability of being chosen
10. An argument that draws false conclusions from observation
11. one that accurately represents, reflects, or “is like” your population
13. the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of inferring proportions in a whole from those in a representative sample.the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of inferring proportions in a whole from those in a representative sample.
16. a type of simple histogram-like chart used in statistics for relatively small data sets where values fall into a number of discrete bins
17. each sample has an equal probability of being chosen
19. if it's based upon sound evidence and the conclusion follows logically from the premises.
20. a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

1. a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.
3. Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality
4. two box and whisker plots on the same number line
7. The researcher chooses a sample that is readily available in some non-random way.
9. unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something
12. all the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country.
14. The researcher puts out a request for members of a population to join the sample, and people decide whether or not to be in the sample.
15. plot a graphical rendition of statistical data based on the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum
18. showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.