political science 200 midterm queens college
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The value that occurs most frequently in a given data set.
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median
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Middle number
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mean
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Average
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independent variable
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The variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher.
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dependent variable
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It is something that depends on other factors.
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validity
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accuracy of measurement
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reliability
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Consistency
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dispersion
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Pattern of spacing among individuals.
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aggregate
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sum total; a collection of separate things mixed together
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categorical variable
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A variable recorded as labels, names, or other non-numerical outcomes.
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ordinal variable
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a qualitative variable that incorporates an ordered position, or ranking
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interval variable
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the order matters, and the distance between data points are all equal. Ex: Temperature
