Section 1.1 Flashcards

Data Cases and variables Categorical and quantitative variables Explanatory and response variables Using data to answer a question (7 cards)

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Data

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A set of measurements taken on a set of individual units

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Cases

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Where we obtain the information

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Variables

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any characteristic that is recorded for each case

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Categorial Variable

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A Categorial Variable divides the cases into groups

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Quantitative Variable

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A Quantitative Variable measures a numerical quantity for each case

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Explanatory Variable

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An explanatory variable is the expected cause, and it explains the results.

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Response Variable

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A response variable is the expected effect, and it responds to explanatory variables.

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