Describing data (AQA GCSE Statistics): Flashcards
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What is raw data in statistics?
What is raw data in statistics?
Raw data is unprocessed information collected initially.
Give an example of continuous data.
Give an example of continuous data.
Height of students measured to any precision level.
What defines discrete data?
What defines discrete data?
Discrete data can only take specific, separate values.
What is ordinal data?
What is ordinal data?
Ordinal data has a natural order but unequal gaps.
How is qualitative data categorized?
How is qualitative data categorized?
Qualitative data sorts information into categories.
What is bivariate data?
What is bivariate data?
Bivariate data involves pairs of related information.
Provide an example of multivariate data.
Provide an example of multivariate data.
Age, height, and weight of individuals collected together.
What distinguishes quantitative data?
What distinguishes quantitative data?
Quantitative data consists of numerical measurements.
Can you average qualitative data?
Can you average qualitative data?
No, averaging qualitative data is not meaningful.
What is an example of ordinal data?
What is an example of ordinal data?
Race positions like 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.