Introduction: Data Collection Basics

Learning Objectives

  • Determine whether a value calculated from a group is a statistic or a parameter
  • Identify the difference between a census and a sample
  • Identify the population of a study
  • Determine whether a measurement is categorical or qualitative

In this lesson we will introduce some important terminology related to collecting data. When you are finished you will be able to identify the difference between terms like census and sample.  In the following lessons we will rely on your understanding of these terms, so study well!