Probability terms

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Flashcards on Probability terms, created by cammacd3 on 19/06/2014.
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Bias The question influences responses in favour of, or against the topic of the data collection.
Use of Language The use of language in a question could lead people to give a particular answer.
Timing When the data are collected could lead to particular results.
Privacy If the topic of the data collection is personal, a person may not want to participate or may give an untrue answer on purpose. Anonymous surveys may help.
Cultural Sensitivity Cultural sensitivity means means that you are aware of other cultures. You must avoid being offensive and asking questions that do not apply to that culture.
Ethics Ethics dictate that collected data must not be used for purposes other than those told to the participants. Otherwise, your actions are considered unethical.
Cost The cost of collecting data must be taken into account.
Time The time needed fro collecting the data must be considered.
Census A data collection method using each member of population.
Experimental Probability The probability of an event calculated from experimental results.
Theortical The number of favorable outcomes written as a fraction of the total number of possible outcomes.
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