Section 1.1 - Introduction to the Practice of Statistics 1. Explain the difference between a population and a sample. A population is the entire group to be studied and a sample is a portion of the population. 2. Explain the difference between a parameter and a statistic. A statistic is a numerical summary of a sample and a parameter is a numerical summary of a population. 3. What is Descriptive Statistics and how is it used? Descriptive statistics describes the results of a sample without
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Chemistry Questions 1. Explain what is happening to the water molecules in the flat areas of the line on your graph during the phase changes from solid to liquid and liquid to gas. The water molecules are currently gathering potential energy to change from the differing states of matter. Due to thermal equilibrium‚ the water would need a set amount of energy to break through the changes in matter. This is why temperature slows down in these phase changes. 2. When the ice is melting is it releasing heat or absorbing heat
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is famous for its trout and many people come from all over Mexico either for breakfast on a Sunday morning‚ or to stay a weekend in one of the many log cabins. I remember being so excited to visit the ranch whenever I went to Mexico‚ but I also remember the forever-long trip to get there if you didn’t have a car. First it would be the little green Volkswagen Beetle cab to the Metra train station. But we wouldn’t get on a train; instead we would take one of those 70’s-looking vans out of the city
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BACK WHEN I KNEW YOU presents with an excellent concept. The tone is reminiscent of an Alfred Hitchcock film or a Twilight Zone episode. The concept skillfully takes an ordinary couple and places them in an extraordinary situation. The goal is clear and the stakes are high. The tone is foreboding and ominous‚ perfect for the plot. One can easily envision this as a film. While there are elements that can be further clarified‚ overall the script delivers a tense thriller. The script offers the core
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world”. Our parents are also our role models. We would look up to our parents as we grow up. We would somehow copy their behaviors. For examples‚ how parents behave at home is greatly influential to their kids because the young ones will most likely follow along and as time passes‚ their habits will grow. Our parents will always wish us the best and they have a kind of instinct to sacrifice a part of themselves for the betterment of us. When we reach our second stage of development‚ adolescence
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WEEK FOUR DQ1 Explain the importance of random sampling. What problems/limitations could prevent a truly random sampling and how can they be prevented? Probability sampling‚ also known as random sampling‚ requires that every member of the study population have an equal opportunity to be chosen as a study subject. For each member of the population to have an equal opportunity to be chosen‚ the sampling method must select members randomly. Probability sampling allows every facet of the study population
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Topic: Is there anything you would like to change about your life? Why? “An action causes a reaction”‚ states the famous Newton’s third law of motion. This is in fact‚ very true‚ not only just in Science‚ but in our everyday life as well. Therefore‚ there are consequences for every action that we have ever taken. The big question here‚ though‚ is just—do I regret some of the things I have done and the decisions that I have made when I realised the consequences? I do‚ for like any other human being
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Purpose: to explain‚ clarify‚ or provide the readers with information. Well-written expositions have clear‚ central focuses that are developed through carefully crafted presentations of examples or definitions that enhance the reader’s understanding. R.A.F.T.S.: to help guide you in your writing Role- what role do I have as the writer? Audience- who is my reader? Format- what format do I use to write to my topic? Topic- what is my topic of writing? Strong verbs- did I use strong‚ vivid
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ARE YOU STILL PLAYING YOUR FLUTE? Are you still playing your flute? When there is hardly time for our love I am feeling guilty To be longing for your song The melody concealed in the slim hollow of the bamboo Uncovered by the breath of an artist Composed by his fingers Blown by the wind To the depth of my heart. Are you still playing your flute? In the village so quiet and deserted Amidst the sick rice fields While here it has become a luxury To spend time watching the rain Gazing
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Classroom Scenario Analysis Classroom Scenario Analysis Mrs. Ross has her fourth grade students move their desks together into groups of 2 to do a group activity. She instructs them to pair with anyone they choose. Teresa raises her hand‚ “I don’t want to pair with Megan again because she doesn’t do any of the work. Can I have someone else?” Megan who is soft-spoken just looks down at the floor as the class waits for the teacher’s response. Mrs. Ross asks Teresa and Megan to come with her
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