TERM 1
DATA
DEFINITION 1
Are collections of observations, such as measurements,
genders, or survey responses. (A single data value is called
datum, a term that does not see very much use.)
TERM 2
STATISTICS
DEFINITION 2
Is the science of planning studies and experiments; obtaining
data; and then organizing, summarizing. presenting.
analyzing, and interpreting those data and then drawing
conclusions based on them.
TERM 3
POPULATION
DEFINITION 3
Is the complete collection of ALL measurements or data that
are being considered.
TERM 4
CENSUS
DEFINITION 4
Is the collection of data from every member of the
population.
TERM 5
SAMPLE
DEFINITION 5
Is a subcollection of members selected from a population.
