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Test your knowledge on data, statistics, and analysis methods with this engaging quiz. Improve your statistical literacy and understanding of inferential and descriptive statistics. Practical tips for success included.
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1. A datum is a piece of information; the plural of datum is: (p. 8) • a. bytes • b. bits • c. data • d. statistics • e. All of the above
1. A datum is a piece of information; the plural of datum is: (p. 8) • a. bytes • b. bits • c. data • d. statistics • e. All of the above
2. ____ describes a set of tools used for describing, organizing and interpreting data (8) • Science • Statistics • Cladistics • Coefficients • Formulas
2. ____ describes a set of tools used for describing, organizing and interpreting data (8) • Science • Statistics • Cladistics • Coefficients • Formulas
3. Descriptive statistics are used to organize and describe a collection of data. An example of a descriptive statistic is: • Average grade on exam 2 • The color blue • Number of students who passed (>60) • A & C
3. Descriptive statistics are used to organize and describe a collection of data. An example of a descriptive statistic is: • Average grade on exam 2 • The color blue • Number of students who passed (>60) • A & C
4. Inferential statistics is the process of (p. 9) • a. analyzing data to determine truth • b. describing or summarizing data distributions • c. calculating the center or middle of the data • d. determining the probability of an outcome • e. making inferences about a large group
4. Inferential statistics is the process of (p. 9) • a. analyzing data to determine truth • b. describing or summarizing data distributions • c. calculating the center or middle of the data • d. determining the probability of an outcome • e. making inferences about a large group
5. The Modal Value for breakfast is: • 2.47 • 2.89 • 3.52 • 3.55 • 4.89
5. The Modal Value for breakfast is: • 2.47 • 2.89 • 3.52 • 3.55 • 4.89
6. To pursue a graduate degree in ____ you might not need statistics. (11) • Education • Nursing • Economics • Spanish • Sociology
6. To pursue a graduate degree in ____ you might not need statistics. (11) • Education • Nursing • Economics • Spanish • Sociology
7. Which of the following is a good strategy for passing statistics? (13) • Skip class • Don’t buy the book • Form a study group • By the cable package with the most stations • All of the above
7. Which of the following is a good strategy for passing statistics? (13) • Skip class • Don’t buy the book • Form a study group • By the cable package with the most stations • All of the above
8. Excel and _____ are examples of computer programs for analyzing data. • Prolix • SPSS • PowerPoint • Facebook • All of the above
8. Excel and _____ are examples of computer programs for analyzing data. • Prolix • SPSS • PowerPoint • Facebook • All of the above
9. The data sets used in this class: • Must be entered manually • Can be downloaded from the web • Are not really important • Are only available in Excel format • All of the above are true
9. The data sets used in this class: • Must be entered manually • Can be downloaded from the web • Are not really important • Are only available in Excel format • All of the above are true
10. A _____ section provides a demonstration of how some aspect of statistics is used in the everyday workplace of scientists and others. • Glossary • Appendix • Real-World Stats • Video • All of the above
10. A _____ section provides a demonstration of how some aspect of statistics is used in the everyday workplace of scientists and others. • Glossary • Appendix • Real-World Stats • Video • All of the above
