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28 Cards in this Set
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Parsimony |
If multiple things are possible the simplest is true |
Evolution |
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Science |
Data |
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Graduation |
If a model holds up then it becomes a theory |
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Scientific theory |
Idea/model backed up by a **** ton of studies |
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Theory in everyday language |
A hunch not supported by science |
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Theory and pr |
Different meanings of theory by opponents of theories |
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Induction |
Making a generalization based on repeat observations |
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Observations |
"All squirrels I've seen have fur" |
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Inference |
"All squirrels have fur" |
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Induction limits statements |
Can only say it is USUALLY true all squirrels have fur |
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Probability |
Frequent observations=high probability of truth |
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Quality design= |
Quality data |
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Peer review |
Studies often rejected due to poor design |
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Independent variable |
What you manipulate |
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Dependent variable |
What you measure at the end of your experiment |
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Controlling variables |
Keeping all other variables the same |
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Profit |
Revenue-cost |
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Variance |
Subtract score from mean then square it |
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Bar graph |
Used for discrete data |
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Line graph |
Used for continuous data |
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Average winning campaign of a senator (6 years) |
$10,400,000 (35% since 2010) |
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Average winning campaign of congress (2 years) |
$1,600,000 (up 62% since 2010) |
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Inferential statistics |
Are the two groups truly different |
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5% rule |
If probably was equal to or less then 5% it is not random |
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Comparing dataflow sets |
Want to know when two data sets are truly different from one another |
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Null hypothesis |
Hypothesis that states that there is no relationship between the two phenomena |
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Rider |
Clause that rides on unrelated legislation |
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Senate average incumbent and challenger |
Incumbent: $11,847,275 Challenger: $1,000,000 |
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