Statistical Techniques Quiz

What is the primary focus of statistics according to the text?

• Analysis of data

• Interpretation of data

• Collection of data

• Presentation of data

What does the term 'population' refer to in statistics?

• The entire group of individuals

• A statistical method

• A subset of individuals

• A sample of data

Which of the following is NOT a definition of statistics mentioned in the text?

• Science of estimates and probabilities

• Method of judging phenomena

• Study of historical data

• Science of collection and analysis

What is a sample in statistics?

• Entire group of individuals

• Data collection technique

• Subset of the population

• Statistical method

Which of the following is a limitation of statistics?

• Subject to errors

• Applicable to qualitative data

• Deals with individual observations

• Always accurate

What is the difference between primary and secondary data?

• Secondary data is original

• Primary data is original

• Primary data is collected by others

• Secondary data is always accurate

What type of variable is 'height'?

• Categorical

• Continuous

• Nominal

• Ordinal

Which of the following is an example of a nominal variable?

• Height

• Gender

• Weight

• Age

What is the purpose of using statistical techniques in business?

• To study future trends

• To analyze historical data

• To make decisions based on data

• To collect data

What does a census involve?

• Interpreting data

• Analyzing data

• Collecting data from the entire population

• Collecting data from a sample