Math Vocab

2. - a type of research that aims to gather and analyse non-numerical data in order to gain an understanding of individuals' social reality
4. response sample - type of sample made up of self-chosen participants
5. - the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities
9. Random Sample -a probability sampling method in which a random sample, with a fixed periodic interval, is selected from a larger population
10. inference - their structure does not guarantee the truth of the conclusion
12. - an outcome of a random experiment
13. plot-a statistical chart consisting of data points plotted on a fairly simple scale, typically using filled in circles
15. sample- a subset of a population that seeks to accurately reflect the characteristics of the larger group
17. inference- where the conclusion follows from the truth values of the premises
18. sample- a non-probability sampling method where units are selected for inclusion in the sample because they are the easiest for the researcher to access

1. box plot-two box and whisker plots on the same number line
2. - of, relating to, or expressible in terms of quantity
3. plot - a method for graphically demonstrating the locality, spread and skewness groups of numerical data through their quartiles
6. random sample - subset of individuals chosen from a larger set in which a subset of individuals are chosen randomly, all with the same probability
7. sample - a subset of a statistical population in which each member of the subset has an equal probability of being chosen
8. -showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.
9. - a list of questions aimed for extracting specific data from a particular group of people
11. - the process of drawing conclusions about a parameter one is seeking to measure
14. - unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
16. - discrete group of people, animals or things that can be identified by at least one common characteristic for the purposes of datacollection and analysis