When Considering the Deviation Between Calculated Statistics and the True

question 7

Multiple Choice

When considering the deviation between calculated statistics and the true parameter, how consistently the statistics generate similar values is referred to as defining their ______ , whereas how close the statistics are to the true parameter defines their ______.

• A) accuracy : precision
• B) precision : accuracy
• C) robustness : quality
• D) quality : robustness

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Definitions:

International Test

An examination conducted across various countries intended to assess and compare the abilities or skills of individuals on a global scale.

Science and Math

Academic disciplines focusing on the study of the natural world through observation and experiment, and the study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and their relationships.

Flynn Effect

The observed large and systematic increase in intelligence test scores measured in many parts of the world over the 20th century.

Average IQ

A statistical measure indicating the intelligence quotient score that represents the middle or typical score of a population.