Basic Statistics Quiz - Chapter 1

Which of these is a primary reason sample statistics is important for students?

• To memorize formulas

• To analyze data in academic/work settings

• To avoid using computers

• To simplify research ethics

Sample statistics is a branch of:

• Pure mathematics

• Applied mathematics

• Biology

• Literature

In research, sample statistics helps researchers to:

• Ignore data variability

• Draw conclusions from data

• Reduce sample sizes

• Avoid hypothesis testing

Which term refers to the entire group being studied?

• Sample

• Population

• Variable

• Population parameter

"Gender" (Male/Female) is an example of:

• Quantitative data

• Ordinal scale

• Qualitative data

• Interval scale

Which scale of measurement has no true zero point?

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Interval

• Ratio

Temperature in Celsius is measured on which scale?

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Interval

• Ratio

What is the main purpose of descriptive sample statistics?

• To predict future trends

• To summarize and present data

• To test hypotheses

• To calculate p-values

Which of these is a qualitative variable?

• Height

• Weight

• Blood type

• Age

"Rating a movie as 1-5 stars" uses which measurement scale?

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Interval

• Ratio