Populations (Edexcel GCSE Statistics): Quizzes
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What is a population in statistics?
What is a population in statistics?
Everyone or everything involved
What does a census involve?
What does a census involve?
Gathering info from every member
Which is true about a sample?
Which is true about a sample?
Is smaller than the population
Why is a representative sample important?
Why is a representative sample important?
Ensures accuracy and fairness
What is a sampling unit?
What is a sampling unit?
A single person/item in the study
What is a sampling frame?
What is a sampling frame?
A complete list of members
Which makes a good sample?
Which makes a good sample?
Large, representative, and accurate
Why might asking only morning visitors bias results?
Why might asking only morning visitors bias results?
They may not represent all times
What is the main benefit of sampling?
What is the main benefit of sampling?
Makes surveys quicker and cheaper
What is a key characteristic of a good sample?
What is a key characteristic of a good sample?
Large and truly representative