POPULATION
POPULATION IN STATISTICS 1 . Learning Objectives After studying this topic, the learner should be able to: · Define population in statistics. · Explain the characteristics and types of population. · Distinguish target population, accessible population, and sample. · Differentiate population parameters from sample statistics. · Apply the concept to educational research situations. · Explain why a clearly defined population is essential for sound research conclusions. Image 01: 2. Meaning of Population Population in statistics refers to the complete set of individuals, objects, events, or observations possessing characteristics relevant to a particular study and about which the researcher wants to draw conclusions. In simple words, "population" means the entire group of interest in a research study. Examples · All students in a school. · All teachers in Kerala. · ...