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Consists of the procedures used to organize and summarize sets of data, as well as to describe their major characteristics.
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Descriptive Statistics
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Consists of the procedures used to make estimations and decisions about a population based on the information contained in the representative sample.
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Inferential Statistics
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The set of all units (subjects or objects) of interest in any statistical study
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Population
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A subset of units chosen from the defined population with the purpose of making a statistical inference about a population
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Census
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A subset of units chosen from the defined population with the purpose of making a statistical inference about a population
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Sample
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A sample that reflects the relevant characteristics of a population.
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Representative Sampling
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Most basic probability sampling technique. It involves a list of all units of the population which are given an equal chance to be in the sample.
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Simple Random Sampling
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A type of statistical study involving sampled units and a questionnaire.
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Sampling Survey
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The units included in the study
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The subjects, objects, or individuals
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Characteristics that vary from one subject to another
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Variables
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