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- Statistics and Probability
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- Community College / Lower Division
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Chapter 1 Exercises
Introductory Statistics - Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Key Terms
Chapter 1 Exercises
Key Terms
Levels of Data
Levels of Data
Data, Measurement and Variables

Overview
The study of a population, a process or a relationship of interest begins with collecting relevant data from representative samples. A good understanding of the key terms will help us design appropriate statistical analysis of the collected data.
Learning Objectives:
Distinguish between the terms – population, parameter, sample, statistics, and other key terms.
Distinguish between different types of statistical studies – observational, experimental, retrospective or prospective
Learn about different levels of measurement, data types, and variables
Learn about different ways of collecting data – Sampling Methods and Experiments
Identify sources of measurement bias and variability
Textbook Material: Chapter 1, Sampling & Data
Suggested Homework Assignment
Chapter 1 – Pages 47 – 60 - Problems 42 to 62, 65, 67, 73, 74, 75, 78, 87, 91
Chapter Exercises
Suggested Homework Assignment
Chapter 1 – Pages 47 – 60 - Problems 42 to 62, 65, 67, 73, 74, 75, 78, 87, 91
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Class Worksheet
Data Types, Data Collection Methods
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Lab
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Chapter 1 - Key Terms
Chapter 1 Key Terms can be downloaded for student use.
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Course Video Resources
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