ANSC 3011

Inference

making a conclusion based on data from a sample of a population

undercoverage

when a portion of a population is left out or not included in a sample

experimental study

treatment or intervention to test cause and effect

observational study

passively record natural behaviors or conditions

numerical data

numbers that measures or counts a quantifiable value

categorical data

sorts information into distinct groups, names, or categories based on qualitative traits

blocking

group similar experimental units together to control for outside, known nuisance variables

convenience sampling

collecting samples from easily accessible locations or sources

voluntary sampling

participants self-select into a study

link assumption

something that you accept as true or take for granted, even though you do not have proof or complete evidence

population parameter

A statistical measurement that describes a

characteristic of the population

Simulation Study

Use of mathematical, physical or computer models to try to replicate real-world processes or systems

Qualitative data

relies on numbers and measurements

random sampling

systematic sampling

stratified sampling