2. Match the words (1-8) with the definitions
1.population 5. sample
2. event 6.median
3.union 7. probability
4.range 8. statistics
A.a group of outcomes
B.a collection of numbers that represent facts or provide information
C.the entire group of interest to a researcher
D.the middle value of a group of numbers
E.a set made up of all values included in two or more sets
F.a numerical calculation of how likely something is to occur
G.the difference between the highest value and the lowest value in a data set
H.a subset of a population meant to be representative of the population.
3.Listen to a conversation between an assistant and a mechanical engineer. Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F).
Some of the data needs to be compiled.
The man calculates the range correctly.
The numbers are in order from largest to smallest.
4.Listen again and complete the conversation.
Assistant: Hi Judith. Can 1_______ with this statistical report?
Engineer: Sure, Randy. What 2 _____________help with?
Assistant: Well, I've 3________any of this before. I don't even know where to start.
Engineer: Okay. Let's start by selecting a 4
Assistant: Oh, actually, I already compiled the data. I guess I just don't have 5______________manipulating the numbers.
Engineer: We'll do something easy first. Let’s figure out
6 _____________________.
5.Use the memo and the conversation from Task 8 to fill out the note.
Judth, I got your note. I'll start on the report, but I'll need some help.
Here's what I know how to do:_______________________________________
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Here are two things I'll need help with:_________________________________
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Thanks,
Randy.
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