The Key to Making Accurate Predictions About the Characteristics or Behavior

question 41

True/False

The key to making accurate predictions about the characteristics or behavior of a large population on the basis of a relatively small sample lies in the way in which individuals are selected for the sample.

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Definitions:

Selection Bias

A distortion in statistical analysis caused by choosing non-random data for statistical analysis.

Data Samples

Collections of data gathered from various sources used for analysis or training algorithms.

Different Activities

Various tasks or operations that a business or individual may engage in, often requiring distinct sets of skills or resources.

Correlation With Causation

The mistaken assumption that a relationship between two variables (correlation) necessarily implies that one causes the other (causation).