Mathematics A-Level
subpopulations
What subpopulations means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of subpopulations
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Reference: WJEC
Distinct clusters or sub-groups on a scatter plot representing separate sections of the population, for which separate regression lines are required.
Topics that use subpopulations
Related terms
- bivariate interpretation
- box plot conventions
- causal inference
- central tendency
- comparative analysis
- confounding variables
- correlation versus causation
- data cleaning
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