What Frame is
A Frame in statistics is a representation of the population of interest. It is a list of all the elements that make up the population.
Step 1: Identify the population of interest. This can be people, places, or things.
Step 2: Collect information about the population. This can include demographic information, geographic information, and other details about the population.
Step 3: Organize the information. This can be done by creating a spreadsheet or database, or by creating a physical list.
Step 4: Create the frame. This can be done by using the information collected in Step 2 to create a list of all the elements that make up the population.
Step 5: Validate the frame. This can be done by checking the accuracy of the information, such as making sure all elements are accounted for and that all entries are valid.
Examples
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Frame of reference: A frame of reference is an organized set of data points used to measure the position and movement of an object in a given context.
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Sampling frame: A sampling frame is a list of all the elements in the population from which a sample will be drawn.
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Confidence interval: A confidence interval is a range of values around a point estimate that is likely to contain the true population parameter with a given probability.