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Know the definitions of the following terms: population, sample, census, and representative sample.

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Cambridge IGCSE StatisticsData and its collection

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Know the definitions of the following terms: population, sample, census, and representative sample

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Definitions of Statistical Terms

Define the following terms: population, sample, census, and representative sample.

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    Define the term 'population' in statistics.

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