 Objective:
Prediction and Inference
In this lesson you will demonstrate an understanding
of and make predictions and inferences based on analysis
of experimental results, statistical data, and simple
graphical representations. You will also identify how
statistics can be used to support different points
of view.
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analyze
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bar graph
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circle graph
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grid
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interpret
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interval
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line graph
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mean
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median
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mode
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pattern
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predict
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probability
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random
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range
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scatter plot
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stem-and-leaf plot
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survey
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trend
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infer
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Tips to Remember:
Making Predictions
| To predict or to declare or
indicate in advance on the basis of observation, experience,
or scientific reason is used by all of us at some time
and others more often. People need to know what will happen
before it happens, scientists and other professionals
have the difficult job of making predictions. People who
use predictions include the weather forecaster, stockbroker,
scientists, and many others. In order to make an accurate
prediction, you must gather all information that is available
on the topic. This allows you to make the best prediction
possible. The more information you use to help you form
your prediction the more accurate your prediction will
come. Be sure to understand all of the data gathered in
order to make your best educated prediction. How do you
use prediction each day? |
| Making inferences means
the act of passing from one statement or
judgment considered as true to another whose
truth is believed to follow from that of
the former. You are able to make inferences
by gathering data and then accepting that
your data is true and therefore using that
data to make something like it to be true.
When inferring, make sure that you analyze
data and other results in order to make your
inference. |
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