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\r\n\r\n\"A \"Several\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/td>\r\nRespondentID<\/strong><\/td>\r\nHow often do you travel by plane?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nHow tall are you?<\/strong><\/td>\r\nIs it rude to recline your seat on a plane?<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1<\/td>\r\n3434278696<\/td>\r\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\r\n6' 3\"<\/td>\r\nYes, somewhat rude<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2<\/td>\r\n3434275578<\/td>\r\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\r\n5' 8\"<\/td>\r\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
3<\/td>\r\n3434268208<\/td>\r\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\r\n5' 11\"<\/td>\r\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/td>\r\n3434250245<\/td>\r\nOnce a month of less<\/td>\r\n5' 7\"<\/td>\r\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
5<\/td>\r\n3434245875<\/td>\r\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\r\n5' 9\"<\/td>\r\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
6<\/td>\r\n3434235351<\/td>\r\nOnce a month of less<\/td>\r\n6' 2\"<\/td>\r\nYes, somewhat rude<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
7<\/td>\r\n3434218031<\/td>\r\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\r\n6' 0\"<\/td>\r\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
8<\/td>\r\n3434213681<\/td>\r\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\r\n6' 0\"<\/td>\r\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
9<\/td>\r\n3434172894<\/td>\r\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\r\n5' 6\"<\/td>\r\nYes, very rude<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
10<\/td>\r\n3434165659<\/td>\r\nOnce a month of less<\/td>\r\n6' 0\"<\/td>\r\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Eye Color<\/strong><\/td>\r\nNumber of Students<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Brown<\/td>\r\n14<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Green<\/td>\r\n3<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Blue<\/td>\r\n6<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Hazel<\/td>\r\n1<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Question<\/td>\r\nDoes it have an exact answer?<\/td>\r\nDoes it anticipate variability?<\/td>\r\nIs it a statistical question?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Do highways or roads that are not highways tend to see more traffic?<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n \r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
How many automobile accidents in the United States were attributed to distracted drivers in 2020?<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Do younger people tend to get more speeding tickets than older people?<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
What percentage of states allows right turns on red lights?<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Which state has the most registered vehicles?<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Are people who live in Southern states more likely to drive SUVs?<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n \r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n \r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\"A\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/td>\r\nstate<\/td>\r\nnum_drivers<\/td>\r\nperc_speeding<\/td>\r\nperc_alcohol<\/td>\r\nperc_not_distracted<\/td>\r\nperc_no_previous<\/td>\r\ninsurance_premiums<\/td>\r\nlosses<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1<\/td>\r\nAlabama<\/td>\r\n18.8<\/td>\r\n39<\/td>\r\n30<\/td>\r\n96<\/td>\r\n80<\/td>\r\n784.55<\/td>\r\n145.08<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2<\/td>\r\nAlaska<\/td>\r\n18.1<\/td>\r\n41<\/td>\r\n25<\/td>\r\n90<\/td>\r\n94<\/td>\r\n1053.48<\/td>\r\n133.93<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
3<\/td>\r\nArizona<\/td>\r\n18.6<\/td>\r\n35<\/td>\r\n28<\/td>\r\n84<\/td>\r\n96<\/td>\r\n899.47<\/td>\r\n110.35<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
4<\/td>\r\nArkansas<\/td>\r\n22.4<\/td>\r\n18<\/td>\r\n26<\/td>\r\n94<\/td>\r\n95<\/td>\r\n827.34<\/td>\r\n142.39<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
5<\/td>\r\nCalifornia<\/td>\r\n12.0<\/td>\r\n35<\/td>\r\n28<\/td>\r\n91<\/td>\r\n89<\/td>\r\n878.41<\/td>\r\n165.63<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
6<\/td>\r\nColorado<\/td>\r\n13.6<\/td>\r\n37<\/td>\r\n28<\/td>\r\n79<\/td>\r\n95<\/td>\r\n835.50<\/td>\r\n139.91<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
7<\/td>\r\nConnecticut<\/td>\r\n10.8<\/td>\r\n46<\/td>\r\n36<\/td>\r\n87<\/td>\r\n82<\/td>\r\n1068.73<\/td>\r\n167.02<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
8<\/td>\r\nDelaware<\/td>\r\n16.2<\/td>\r\n38<\/td>\r\n30<\/td>\r\n87<\/td>\r\n99<\/td>\r\n1137.87<\/td>\r\n151.48<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
9<\/td>\r\nDistrict of Columbia<\/td>\r\n5.9<\/td>\r\n34<\/td>\r\n27<\/td>\r\n100<\/td>\r\n100<\/td>\r\n1273.89<\/td>\r\n136.05<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
10<\/td>\r\nFlorida<\/td>\r\n17.9<\/td>\r\n21<\/td>\r\n29<\/td>\r\n92<\/td>\r\n94<\/td>\r\n1160.13<\/td>\r\n144.18<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
11<\/td>\r\nGeorgia<\/td>\r\n15.6<\/td>\r\n19<\/td>\r\n25<\/td>\r\n95<\/td>\r\n93<\/td>\r\n913.15<\/td>\r\n142.80<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
12<\/td>\r\nHawaii<\/td>\r\n17.5<\/td>\r\n54<\/td>\r\n41<\/td>\r\n82<\/td>\r\n87<\/td>\r\n861.18<\/td>\r\n120.92<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
13<\/td>\r\nIdaho<\/td>\r\n15.3<\/td>\r\n36<\/td>\r\n29<\/td>\r\n85<\/td>\r\n98<\/td>\r\n641.96<\/td>\r\n82.75<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
14<\/td>\r\nIllinois<\/td>\r\n12.8<\/td>\r\n36<\/td>\r\n34<\/td>\r\n94<\/td>\r\n96<\/td>\r\n803.11<\/td>\r\n139.15<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
15<\/td>\r\nIndiana<\/td>\r\n14.5<\/td>\r\n25<\/td>\r\n29<\/td>\r\n95<\/td>\r\n95<\/td>\r\n720.46<\/td>\r\n108.92<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
16<\/td>\r\nIowa<\/td>\r\n15.7<\/td>\r\n17<\/td>\r\n25<\/td>\r\n97<\/td>\r\n87<\/td>\r\n649.06<\/td>\r\n114.47<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
17<\/td>\r\nKansas<\/td>\r\n17.8<\/td>\r\n27<\/td>\r\n24<\/td>\r\n77<\/td>\r\n85<\/td>\r\n780.45<\/td>\r\n133.80<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
18<\/td>\r\nKentucky<\/td>\r\n21.4<\/td>\r\n19<\/td>\r\n23<\/td>\r\n78<\/td>\r\n76<\/td>\r\n872.51<\/td>\r\n137.13<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
19<\/td>\r\nLouisiana<\/td>\r\n20.5<\/td>\r\n35<\/td>\r\n33<\/td>\r\n73<\/td>\r\n98<\/td>\r\n1281.55<\/td>\r\n194.78<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
20<\/td>\r\nMaine<\/td>\r\n15.1<\/td>\r\n38<\/td>\r\n30<\/td>\r\n87<\/td>\r\n84<\/td>\r\n661.88<\/td>\r\n96.57<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Skill or Concept: I can . . .<\/td>\r\nRating from 1 to 5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Work in a group during class to discuss and solve math problems.<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Make time in my schedule to participate in a group outside of class to discuss and solve math problems.<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Be a productive member of an out-of-class study group.<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Reduced Fraction<\/strong><\/td>\r\nDecimal<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPercentage<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n0.75 = 75%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/td>\r\nPrefer to study\r\nat the library<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPrefer to study\r\nelsewhere<\/strong><\/td>\r\nTotal<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Live on campus<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Live off campus<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Total<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\"Five\r\n\r\nGlossary 1C\r\n
\r\n \t
simplified fraction<\/dt>\r\n \t
a fraction with all the common factors removed from the numerator and denominator, also called a reduced fraction<\/strong>.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
\r\n \t
categorical variable<\/dt>\r\n \t
a variable that places an individual into one of several groups.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
\r\n \t
quantitative variable<\/dt>\r\n \t
a variable that\u00a0takes numerical values that can be used in arithmetic.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
\r\n \t
observational units<\/dt>\r\n \t
the individuals about which a dataset has information.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
\r\n \t
discrete variable<\/dt>\r\n \t
a variable that takes a fixed set of possible values, and it is not possible to get any value in between.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
\r\n \t
continuous variable<\/dt>\r\n \t
a variable that includes an infinite number of possible values.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
\r\n \t
statistical investigative question<\/dt>\r\n \t
a question that can be used as the starting point for an investigation that involves data collection and data analysis.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
\r\n \t
survey question<\/dt>\r\n \t
a question\u00a0answered with a single numerical value.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\nGlossary 1D\r\n
\r\n \t
vary<\/dt>\r\n \t
differ.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
\r\n \t
data dictionary<\/dt>\r\n \t
the format for displaying and describing the variables in a dataset.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n \r\n\r\nGlossary 1E\r\n
\r\n \t
study group<\/dt>\r\n \t
a group of people joining in the study of a particular topic and usually meeting at scheduled intervals to discuss individual observations, reading, and research.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>","rendered":"
\n

\"A \"Several<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nRespondentID<\/strong><\/td>\nHow often do you travel by plane?<\/strong><\/td>\nHow tall are you?<\/strong><\/td>\nIs it rude to recline your seat on a plane?<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n3434278696<\/td>\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\n6′ 3″<\/td>\nYes, somewhat rude<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n3434275578<\/td>\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\n5′ 8″<\/td>\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n3434268208<\/td>\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\n5′ 11″<\/td>\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n3434250245<\/td>\nOnce a month of less<\/td>\n5′ 7″<\/td>\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n3434245875<\/td>\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\n5′ 9″<\/td>\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\n3434235351<\/td>\nOnce a month of less<\/td>\n6′ 2″<\/td>\nYes, somewhat rude<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n3434218031<\/td>\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\n6′ 0″<\/td>\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\n3434213681<\/td>\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\n6′ 0″<\/td>\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n3434172894<\/td>\nOnce a year of less<\/td>\n5′ 6″<\/td>\nYes, very rude<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\n3434165659<\/td>\nOnce a month of less<\/td>\n6′ 0″<\/td>\nNo, not rude at all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Eye Color<\/strong><\/td>\nNumber of Students<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brown<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Green<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blue<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hazel<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Question<\/td>\nDoes it have an exact answer?<\/td>\nDoes it anticipate variability?<\/td>\nIs it a statistical question?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Do highways or roads that are not highways tend to see more traffic?<\/td>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How many automobile accidents in the United States were attributed to distracted drivers in 2020?<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Do younger people tend to get more speeding tickets than older people?<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What percentage of states allows right turns on red lights?<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Which state has the most registered vehicles?<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Are people who live in Southern states more likely to drive SUVs?<\/td>\n<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"A<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nstate<\/td>\nnum_drivers<\/td>\nperc_speeding<\/td>\nperc_alcohol<\/td>\nperc_not_distracted<\/td>\nperc_no_previous<\/td>\ninsurance_premiums<\/td>\nlosses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nAlabama<\/td>\n18.8<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n96<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n784.55<\/td>\n145.08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nAlaska<\/td>\n18.1<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n94<\/td>\n1053.48<\/td>\n133.93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nArizona<\/td>\n18.6<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n84<\/td>\n96<\/td>\n899.47<\/td>\n110.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nArkansas<\/td>\n22.4<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n94<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n827.34<\/td>\n142.39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nCalifornia<\/td>\n12.0<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n91<\/td>\n89<\/td>\n878.41<\/td>\n165.63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nColorado<\/td>\n13.6<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n79<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n835.50<\/td>\n139.91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nConnecticut<\/td>\n10.8<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n87<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n1068.73<\/td>\n167.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nDelaware<\/td>\n16.2<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n87<\/td>\n99<\/td>\n1137.87<\/td>\n151.48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nDistrict of Columbia<\/td>\n5.9<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n1273.89<\/td>\n136.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nFlorida<\/td>\n17.9<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n92<\/td>\n94<\/td>\n1160.13<\/td>\n144.18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nGeorgia<\/td>\n15.6<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n93<\/td>\n913.15<\/td>\n142.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nHawaii<\/td>\n17.5<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n82<\/td>\n87<\/td>\n861.18<\/td>\n120.92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nIdaho<\/td>\n15.3<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n85<\/td>\n98<\/td>\n641.96<\/td>\n82.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nIllinois<\/td>\n12.8<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n94<\/td>\n96<\/td>\n803.11<\/td>\n139.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nIndiana<\/td>\n14.5<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n720.46<\/td>\n108.92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nIowa<\/td>\n15.7<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n97<\/td>\n87<\/td>\n649.06<\/td>\n114.47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nKansas<\/td>\n17.8<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n77<\/td>\n85<\/td>\n780.45<\/td>\n133.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nKentucky<\/td>\n21.4<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n78<\/td>\n76<\/td>\n872.51<\/td>\n137.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nLouisiana<\/td>\n20.5<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n73<\/td>\n98<\/td>\n1281.55<\/td>\n194.78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nMaine<\/td>\n15.1<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n87<\/td>\n84<\/td>\n661.88<\/td>\n96.57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Skill or Concept: I can . . .<\/td>\nRating from 1 to 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Work in a group during class to discuss and solve math problems.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Make time in my schedule to participate in a group outside of class to discuss and solve math problems.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Be a productive member of an out-of-class study group.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
Reduced Fraction<\/strong><\/td>\nDecimal<\/strong><\/td>\nPercentage<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n0.75 = 75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nPrefer to study
\nat the library<\/strong><\/td>\n		Prefer to study
\nelsewhere<\/strong><\/td>\n		Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Live on campus<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Live off campus<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"Five<\/p>\n

Glossary 1C<\/p>\n

\n
simplified fraction<\/dt>\n
a fraction with all the common factors removed from the numerator and denominator, also called a reduced fraction<\/strong>.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
\n
categorical variable<\/dt>\n
a variable that places an individual into one of several groups.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
\n
quantitative variable<\/dt>\n
a variable that\u00a0takes numerical values that can be used in arithmetic.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
\n
observational units<\/dt>\n
the individuals about which a dataset has information.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
\n
discrete variable<\/dt>\n
a variable that takes a fixed set of possible values, and it is not possible to get any value in between.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
\n
continuous variable<\/dt>\n
a variable that includes an infinite number of possible values.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
\n
statistical investigative question<\/dt>\n
a question that can be used as the starting point for an investigation that involves data collection and data analysis.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
\n
survey question<\/dt>\n
a question\u00a0answered with a single numerical value.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n

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vary<\/dt>\n
differ.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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data dictionary<\/dt>\n
the format for displaying and describing the variables in a dataset.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

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Glossary 1E<\/p>\n

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study group<\/dt>\n
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