2.6

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to data analysis and Simpson's Paradox as discussed in the lecture.

Two-Way Table

A statistical method used to summarize categorical data for two variables.

Simpson's Paradox

A phenomenon where a trend appears in several groups of data but disappears or reverses when these groups are combined.

Lurking Variable

A variable that is not included in the analysis but can influence the relationship between the studied variables.

Aggregation

The process of combining data from multiple sources or categories into a summary.

Categorical Data Analysis

A subfield of statistics that focuses on analyzing categorical data.

On-Time Arrival Rate

The percentage of flights that arrive on time relative to total flights.

Statistical Analysis

The process of collecting and examining data to discover patterns and draw conclusions.

Correlation Coefficient (r)

A statistical measure that describes the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.

Intercept

The expected value of the dependent variable when all independent variable values are zero.

Slope

The rate of change in the dependent variable for every unit increase in the independent variable.