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sample

n. a subset of a population of interest that is selected for study with the aim of making inferences to the population. It is important to ensure that a sample is representative of the larger population. Characteristics that describe observations in this subset, such as the mean, median, or standard deviation, are called statistics.

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May 2nd 2024

curriculum

curriculum

n.

1. a set of required or prescribed courses of study, across many subjects or within a specific subject area, that a student must fulfill in order to meet the requirements of a particular degree or educational program.

2. all of the coursework available at an educational institution or within a department of that institution.

3. the total combined unit of coursework constituting a specialized major or minor area of emphasis, most often in a college setting.