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Use this test to compare differences between two independent groups when dependent
variables are either ordinal or continuous.
Select one:
d. Mann-Whitney test
d. Statistical Test

Valid for both non-Normally distributed data and Normally distributed data
Select one:
a. Non Parametric Test

The parametric test is the hypothesis test which provides generalizations for making
statements about the ____________________ of the parent population.
Select one:
c. Mean

Parametric test is mainly based on differences in medians

Select one:
False

Uses parametric scale

Select one:
d. Interval
The intent is to determine whether there is enough evidence to "reject" a conjecture or
hypothesis about the process. The conjecture is called the ______________________
Select one:
a. Null

Uses non parametric scale

Select one:
a. Ordinal

A skewed distribution is one reason to run a parametric test.

Select one:
False

If you have parametric data, you can run a Wilcoxon rank-sum test to compare means
Select one:
True
False

It is the most frequently occurring variable in a distribution.

Select one:
b. Mode
Percentile is a way to represent position of a values in data set.
Select one:
True

Descriptive statistics are typically distinguished from

____________________________.
Select one:
c. Inferential Statistics

The most complicated distribution would list every value of a variable and the number
of persons who had each value
Select one:
False

It is defined as the middle of a distribution in a ranked data

Select one:
a. Median

It provides a visual representation of the data.

Select one:
a. Graphical Method

The _______, ___________ and ____________ are the three commonly used
measures of central tendency
Select one:
c. Mean, Median, Mode

Descriptive Statistics simply summaries about the sample and the measures
Select one:
True

What is the median of the scores of the subject Language?

Select one:
d. 2.5

The advantage of using non probability sampling is the accuracy of the statistical
methods after the experiment
Select one:
True
False
Snowball sampling can be effective when a sampling frame is easy to identify.
Select one:
True
False

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When the standard deviation is small, the curve is tall and narrow; and when the
standard deviation is big, the curve is short and wide
Select one:
True
False

The t-statistic rests on the underlying assumption that there is the normal distribution
of variable and the mean in known or assumed to be known.
Select one:
True
False
Stratified sampling is used when we might reasonably expect the measurement of
interest to vary between the different subgroups, and we want to ensure representation
from all the subgroups
Select one:
True
False
Inferential statistics always talks in terms of statistics, but this can be made highly
reliable by designing the right experimental conditions
Select one:
True
False
Cluster sampling can be more efficient that simple random sampling, especially where
a study takes place over a wide geographical region.
Select one:
True
The total area under the normal curve is equal to 2.
Select one:
False

Uses non parametric scale

Select one:
c. Ordinal

Use when you want to find a correlation between two sets of data.
Select one:
b. Spearman Rank Correlation

It is the measurement of average distance between each quantity and mean

Select one:
c. Standard Deviation
The parametric test is the hypothesis test which provides generalizations for making
statements about the ____________________ of the parent population.
Select one:
c. Mean

Non parametric assume that the data is normally distributed

Select one:
False
Uses parametric scale
Select one:
b. Interval

If your data isn’t normally distributed, you can’t run the Kruskal-Wallis test., but you
can run the nonparametric alternative–the ANOVA
Select one:
True
False
It is defined as "the statistical measure that identifies a single value as representative
of an entire distribution."
Select one:
a. Central Tendency

It is the term given to the analysis of data that helps describe, show or summarize data
in a meaningful way such that, for example, patterns might emerge from the data.
Select one:
a. Descriptive Statistics

It is the test of association for ranked variables.

Select one:
d. Goodman Kruska's Gamma

It is a method that allows researchers to infer information about a population based on

results from a subset of the population, without having to investigate every individual
Select one:
b. Sampling
It is the difference between lowest and highest value.
Select one:
a. Range

It is the most frequently occurring variable in a distribution.

Select one:
a. Mode

Parametric test is mainly based on differences in medians

Select one:
False

The formula of sample mean is

Select one:
False
Quota sampling has the advantage of being time-and cost-effective to perform whilst
resulting in a range of responses (particularly useful in qualitative research).
Select one:
False
Which of the following would not allow you to calculate a correlation?
Select one:
a. a curvilinear relationship between X and Y

Question text

Every time you try to describe a large set of observations with a single indicator you
run the risk of distorting the original data or losing important detail.
Select one:
True

Stratified sampling improves the accuracy and representativeness of the results by

reducing sampling bias.
Select one:
True

If you have parametric data, you can run a Wilcoxon rank-sum test to compare means
Select one:
True
False

A researcher finds a correlation of .40 between personal income and the number of
years of college completed. Based upon this finding he can conclude that…
Select one:
c. more years of education are associated with higher income.
Feedback

Procedure:
Enter the formula:
D3: = C3^2
Copy the formula up to D7.

Question:
What is the equivalent of the formula given in the variance formula?
Select one:

Use this test instead of a one-way ANOVA to find out if two or more medians are
different.
Select one:
b. Kruskal - Wallis test

This method is a nonprobability sampling technique where existing study subjects

recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances.
Select one:
c. Convenience Sampling

A set cannot have more than one mode.

Select one:
False

Subgroups of the population are used as the sampling unit, rather than individuals
Select one:
d. Clustered Sampling
Percentile is a way to represent position of a values in data set.
Select one:
True

Individuals are selected at regular intervals from the sampling frame.

Select one:
c. Systematic Sampling
Display networks of relationships among variables, enabling researchers to identify
the nature of relationships that would otherwise be too complex to conceptualize
Select one:
c. Sociograms

A set can have more than one mode.

Select one:
True
False

Parametric tests can provide trustworthy results with distributions that are skewed and
nonnormal
Select one:
True

Measures of central tendency are ways of describing the central position of a

frequency distribution for a group of data.
Select one:
True

Parametric type of test.

Select one:
a. ANOVA Test

If the sample data are consistent with the null hypothesis, but consistent with the
alternative, then we reject the null hypothesis and conclude that the alternative
hypothesis is true.
Select one:
False

It arise out of the fact that sampling naturally incurs sampling error and thus a sample
is not expected to perfectly represent the population
Select one:
d. Inferential Statistics

Correlation refers to
Select one:
b. the association between two variables.

It is the attempt to apply the conclusions that have been obtained from one
experimental study to more general populations.
Select one:
d. Inferential Statistics
The mean is sensitive to any change in value, unlike the median and mode, where a
change to an extreme or uncommon value usually has no effect.
Select one:
True

It aims to describe various aspects of the data obtained in the study.

Select one:
a. Inferential Statistics
b. Differential Statistics
c. Scientific Method
d. Descriptive Statistics

These are the two main branches of statistics

Select one:
a. Population and Sample
b. Descriptive and Inferential
c. Differential and Statistical
d. Qualitative and Quantitative

When the number of units in a population are uncountable, and so it is impossible to

observe all the items of the universe
Select one:
a. Finite
b. Infinite
c. Existent
d. Hypothetical

These are often used to communicate research findings and to support hypotheses and
give credibility to research methodology and conclusions.
Select one:
a. Analysis of data
b. Scientific Methods
c. Statistical Method and Analyses
d. Experimentation

Statistics is only the science of uncertainty and not the technology of extracting
information from data.
Select one:
True
False
It is important to study statistics in order to formulate well-advance predictions.
Select one:
True
False

When the number of elements of the population is fixed and thus making it possible to
enumerate it in totality.
Select one:
a. Finite
b. Infinite
c. Existent
d. Hypothetical

Statistics help predicts the future course of action of the phenomena.

Select one:
a. Formulation and Testing of Hypothesis
b. Comparison
c. To present facts in definite form
d. Forecasting

The randomly selected 100 students for a survey is called a population

Select one:
False

The mean is sensitive to any change in value, unlike the median and mode, where a
change to an extreme or uncommon value usually has no effect.
Select one:
True

It aims to describe various aspects of the data obtained in the study.

Select one:
a. Inferential Statistics
b. Differential Statistics
c. Scientific Method
d. Descriptive Statistics

These are the two main branches of statistics

Select one:
a. Population and Sample
b. Descriptive and Inferential
c. Differential and Statistical
d. Qualitative and Quantitative

When the number of units in a population are uncountable, and so it is impossible to

observe all the items of the universe
Select one:
a. Finite
b. Infinite
c. Existent
d. Hypothetical

These are often used to communicate research findings and to support hypotheses and
give credibility to research methodology and conclusions.
Select one:
a. Analysis of data
b. Scientific Methods
c. Statistical Method and Analyses
d. Experimentation

Statistics is only the science of uncertainty and not the technology of extracting
information from data.
Select one:
True
False

It is important to study statistics in order to formulate well-advance predictions.

Select one:
True
False

When the number of elements of the population is fixed and thus making it possible to
enumerate it in totality.
Select one:
a. Finite
b. Infinite
c. Existent
d. Hypothetical

Statistics help predicts the future course of action of the phenomena.

Select one:
a. Formulation and Testing of Hypothesis
b. Comparison
c. To present facts in definite form
d. Forecasting

The randomly selected 100 students for a survey is called a population

Select one
False
Use this test to compare differences between two independent groups when dependent
variables are either ordinal or continuous.
Select one:
d. Mann-Whitney test
d. Statistical Test

Valid for both non-Normally distributed data and Normally distributed data
Select one:
a. Non Parametric Test

The parametric test is the hypothesis test which provides generalizations for making
statements about the ____________________ of the parent population.
Select one:
c. Mean

Parametric test is mainly based on differences in medians

Select one:
False

Uses parametric scale

Select one:
d. Interval
The intent is to determine whether there is enough evidence to "reject" a conjecture or
hypothesis about the process. The conjecture is called the ______________________
Select one:
a. Null

Uses non parametric scale

Select one:
a. Ordinal
A skewed distribution is one reason to run a parametric test.
Select one:
False

If you have parametric data, you can run a Wilcoxon rank-sum test to compare means
Select one:
True
False

It is the most frequently occurring variable in a distribution.

Select one:
b. Mode

Percentile is a way to represent position of a values in data set.

Select one:
True

Descriptive statistics are typically distinguished from

____________________________.
Select one:
c. Inferential Statistics

The most complicated distribution would list every value of a variable and the number
of persons who had each value
Select one:
False

It is defined as the middle of a distribution in a ranked data

Select one:
a. Median

It provides a visual representation of the data.

Select one:
a. Graphical Method

The _______, ___________ and ____________ are the three commonly used
measures of central tendency
Select one:
c. Mean, Median, Mode

Descriptive Statistics simply summaries about the sample and the measures
Select one:
True
What is the median of the scores of the subject Language?
Select one:
d. 2.5

The advantage of using non probability sampling is the accuracy of the statistical
methods after the experiment
Select one:
True
False

Snowball sampling can be effective when a sampling frame is easy to identify.

Select one:
True
False

Question text

When the standard deviation is small, the curve is tall and narrow; and when the
standard deviation is big, the curve is short and wide
Select one:
True
False

The t-statistic rests on the underlying assumption that there is the normal distribution
of variable and the mean in known or assumed to be known.
Select one:
True
False
Stratified sampling is used when we might reasonably expect the measurement of
interest to vary between the different subgroups, and we want to ensure representation
from all the subgroups
Select one:
True
False
Inferential statistics always talks in terms of statistics, but this can be made highly
reliable by designing the right experimental conditions
Select one:
True
False
Cluster sampling can be more efficient that simple random sampling, especially where
a study takes place over a wide geographical region.
Select one:
True
The total area under the normal curve is equal to 2.
Select one:
False

Uses non parametric scale

Select one:
c. Ordinal

Use when you want to find a correlation between two sets of data.
Select one:
b. Spearman Rank Correlation

It is the measurement of average distance between each quantity and mean

Select one:
c. Standard Deviation
The parametric test is the hypothesis test which provides generalizations for making
statements about the ____________________ of the parent population.
Select one:
c. Mean

Non parametric assume that the data is normally distributed

Select one:
False
Uses parametric scale
Select one:
b. Interval

If your data isn’t normally distributed, you can’t run the Kruskal-Wallis test., but you
can run the nonparametric alternative–the ANOVA
Select one:
True
False
It is defined as "the statistical measure that identifies a single value as representative
of an entire distribution."
Select one:
a. Central Tendency

It is the term given to the analysis of data that helps describe, show or summarize data
in a meaningful way such that, for example, patterns might emerge from the data.
Select one:
a. Descriptive Statistics

It is the test of association for ranked variables.

Select one:
d. Goodman Kruska's Gamma

It is a method that allows researchers to infer information about a population based on

results from a subset of the population, without having to investigate every individual
Select one:
b. Sampling
It is the difference between lowest and highest value.
Select one:
a. Range

It is the most frequently occurring variable in a distribution.

Select one:
a. Mode

Parametric test is mainly based on differences in medians

Select one:
False

The formula of sample mean is

Select one:
False
Quota sampling has the advantage of being time-and cost-effective to perform whilst
resulting in a range of responses (particularly useful in qualitative research).
Select one:
False
Which of the following would not allow you to calculate a correlation?
Select one:
a. a curvilinear relationship between X and Y

Question text

Every time you try to describe a large set of observations with a single indicator you
run the risk of distorting the original data or losing important detail.
Select one:
True

Stratified sampling improves the accuracy and representativeness of the results by

reducing sampling bias.
Select one:
True

If you have parametric data, you can run a Wilcoxon rank-sum test to compare means
Select one:
True
False

A researcher finds a correlation of .40 between personal income and the number of
years of college completed. Based upon this finding he can conclude that…
Select one:
c. more years of education are associated with higher income.
Feedback

Procedure:
Enter the formula:
D3: = C3^2
Copy the formula up to D7.

Question:
What is the equivalent of the formula given in the variance formula?
Select one:

Use this test instead of a one-way ANOVA to find out if two or more medians are
different.
Select one:
b. Kruskal - Wallis test

This method is a nonprobability sampling technique where existing study subjects

recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances.
Select one:
c. Convenience Sampling

A set cannot have more than one mode.

Select one:
False
Subgroups of the population are used as the sampling unit, rather than individuals
Select one:
d. Clustered Sampling
Percentile is a way to represent position of a values in data set.
Select one:
True

Individuals are selected at regular intervals from the sampling frame.

Select one:
c. Systematic Sampling

Display networks of relationships among variables, enabling researchers to identify

the nature of relationships that would otherwise be too complex to conceptualize
Select one:
c. Sociograms

A set can have more than one mode.

Select one:
True
False

Parametric tests can provide trustworthy results with distributions that are skewed and
nonnormal
Select one:
True

Measures of central tendency are ways of describing the central position of a

frequency distribution for a group of data.
Select one:
True

Parametric type of test.

Select one:
a. ANOVA Test

If the sample data are consistent with the null hypothesis, but consistent with the
alternative, then we reject the null hypothesis and conclude that the alternative
hypothesis is true.
Select one:
False

It arise out of the fact that sampling naturally incurs sampling error and thus a sample
is not expected to perfectly represent the population
Select one:
d. Inferential Statistics

Correlation refers to
Select one:
b. the association between two variables.

It is the attempt to apply the conclusions that have been obtained from one
experimental study to more general populations.
Select one:
d. Inferential Statistics

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By what alternative name is Pearson's Correlation Analysis also known?

Select one:
a. Pearson's Product-Moment
b. Kruskal-Wallis Correlational Analysis
c. Chi-Squared Product-Moment
d. Spearman's Correlation Analysis
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It is used to understand the nature of relationships between two individual variables.

Select one:
a. Chi-Square
b. T-Test
c. Correlation Analysis
d. ANOVA
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A correlation coefficient that is applied to ranked variables was introduced by

Spearman, whilst Pearson and Fisher introduced independently correlation
coefficients that measure the strength of the relationship between non-ranked
variables.
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True
False
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The most popular forms of Chi-Square used in business studies include Pearson
product-moment correlation, Spearman Rank correlation and Autocorrelation.
Select one:
True
False
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Negative correlation exists if one variable decreases when the other increases, i.e. the
high numerical values of one variable relate to the low numerical values of the other.
Select one:
a. Positive
b. Negative
c. Analytical
d. Regression
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It is is calculated by taking the ratio of the sample of the two variables to the product
of the two standard deviations and illustrates the strength of linear relationships
Select one:
a. Correlation Analysis
b. Spearman's Rank
c. Pearson's product-moment coefficient
d. Autocorrelation
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A bell shaped curve to a scatter graph would suggest what?

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a. There would be a linear relationship and a Pearson's product-moment should be
used
b. There would be a non-linear relationship and a Pearson's product-moment should
be used
c. There is an outlier but a Pearson's product moment can still be used
d. There would be a non-linear relationship and a Pearson's product-moment should
not be used
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Correlation analysis can study a wide range of variables and their interrelations.
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True
False
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This particular type of analysis is useful when a researcher wants to establish if there
are possible connectionsbetween variables.
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a. T-Test
b. Chi-Square
c. ANOVA
d. Correlation Analysis
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What type of relationships does a Pearson's product-moment assess?

Select one:
a. It can only assess a linear relationship
b. Quadratic relationships
c. It finds differences not relationships
d. Curvilinear relationships
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Correlation analysis as a research method offers a range of advantages

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True
False
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On the negative side, findings of correlation does not indicate causations i.e. cause
and effect relationships.
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True
False
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What is the result of the calculation?

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a. -0.96
b. -0.69
c. 0.96
d. -0.94
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It implies the correlation among the values of the same variables but at various times
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a. Correlation Analysis
b. Spearman's Rank
c. Autocorrelation
d. Pearson's product-moment coefficient
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Analyze the chart.

Question:
What is your interpretation of the chart?
Select one:
a. No changes in both price and volume
b. As the price go up, the volume goes down
c. As the price go down, the volume goes down
d. As the price go up, the volume goes up
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Methods of correlation and regression cannot be used in order to analyze the extent
and the nature of relationships between different variables
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True
False
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Procedure:
Calculate the correlation coefficient using the CORREL function.

Question:
What is the format of the CORREL function?
Select one:
a. =CORREL(Array1, Array2, TRUE)
b. =CORREL(Array2, Array1)
c. CORREL(Array1, Array2)
d. =CORREL(Array1, Array2)
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In this correlation the correlation coefficient is not robust due to the fact that strong
linear relationships between the variables are not recognized
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a. Pearson's product-moment correlation
b. Autocorrelation
c. Correlation Analysis
d. Spearman's Rank
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If correlation is found between two variables it means that when there is a systematic
change in one variable, there is also a systematic change in the other
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True
False
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If all points cluster in an ascending line this would suggest there would be a strong
positive relationship
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True
False

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It varies according to changes in other variables.

Select one:
a. Independent Variable
b. Continuous Variable
c. Erroneous Variable
d. Dependent Variable
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It is the scientific study of earthquakes.

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a. Seismology
b. Geostatistics
c. Astronomy
d. Geology
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Descriptive Statistics is the branch of statistics that involves organizing, displaying

and describing data.
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True
False
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The randomly selected 100 students for a survey is called a population

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True
False
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Statistics help predicts the future course of action of the phenomena.

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a. Forecasting
b. Comparison
c. Formulation and Testing of Hypothesis
d. To present facts in definite form
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Variable that always goes on the x-axis, or the horizontal axis

Select one:
a. Independent Variable
b. Erroneous Variable
c. Dependent Variable
d. Continuous Variable
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It is the science of uncertainty.

Select one:
a. Probability and Statistics
b. Chemistry
c. Geometry
d. Physics
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Which among the data is a sample?

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a. All Employees of XYZ Company (incorrect)
b. Filipinos
c. Makatizen
d. One section out of all IT Students
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The statistics are presented in a indefinite form so they also help in condensing the
data into important figures.
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True
 False
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The significance of statistical figures can be seen best when invalidating solid
arguments or predictions out of hypotheses or conjectures that may seem
overwhelming to a layman.
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True
False
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Say you want to figure out which brand of microwave popcorn pops the most kernels
so you can get the most value for your money. You test different brands of popcorn to
see which bag pops the most popcorn kernels. Which among the choices is the
independent variable?
Select one:
a. Value of money
b. Number of kernels popped
c. Taste of popcorn
d. Brand of popcorn bags
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It is also a logical grouping of attributes.
Select one:
a. Criterion
b. Attribute
c. Variable
d. Classification
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We use statistics when the number of cases that can occur are really small.
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True
False
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It is commonly used for analyzing experiment results, testing their significance and
displaying the results accordingly.
Select one:
a. Laboratory
b. Statistical Method
c. Experiment
d. Presentations
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Which is considered as qualitative data?

Select one:
a. Temperature of a patient in degree
b. Height of a building
c. The texture of a rock
d. Number of students
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Variables are central to any analysis and they do not need to be understood well by
the researcher.
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True
False
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The independent variables are called as predicator variable because independent

variables predict or forecast the values of the dependent variable in the model.
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True
False
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Variables can be defined in terms of measurable factors through a process of

_______________________________.
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a. Operationalization
b. Explanation
c. Definition
d. Experimentation
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The value of statistics is strong because they cannot serve as predictions as well as
probabilities in certain trends.
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True
False
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The value of statistics is strong because they can serve as predictions as well as
probabilities in certain trends.
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True
False
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It a characteristic or feature that varies, or changes within a study

Select one:
a. Classification
b. Criterion
c. Variable
d. Attribute
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These are the two main branches of statistics

Select one:
a. Qualitative and Quantitative
b. Population and Sample
c. Descriptive and Inferential
d. Differential and Statistical
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The characteristic of population based on all units is called parameter while the
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Which among the set is bimodal?

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The statistics are presented in a indefinite form so they also help in condensing the
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Statistics help predicts the future course of action of the phenomena.

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These are the two main branches of statistics

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The mean is sensitive to any change in value, unlike the median and mode, where a
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The measures of central tendency are mean, median and mode.

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It is the average of all the elements of a set

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One disadvantage of the mean is that a small number of extreme values can distort its
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The population is not confined to people only, but it may also include animals, events,
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It is used to make predictions or comparisons about a larger group (a population)

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Data collection used for a population.

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The measures of central tendency are mean, median and mode.

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We use statistics when the number of cases that can occur are really small.
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see which bag pops the most popcorn kernels. Which among the choices is the
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Variable that always goes on the x-axis, or the horizontal axis

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It is the science of uncertainty.

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It is a variable that goes on the y-axis, or vertical axis.

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The significance of statistical figures can be seen best when invalidating solid
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c. Value of money
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The value of statistics is strong because they can serve as predictions as well as
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It has have no order and thus only gives names or labels to various categories.
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These are often used to communicate research findings and to support hypotheses and
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It is a variable that goes on the y-axis, or vertical axis.
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Descriptive Statistics is the branch of statistics that involves organizing, displaying

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Using a ratio scale permits comparisons such as being twice as high, or one-half as
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There is a subtype in ordinal scale with only two categories like one of the nominal
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Which is classified as Ratio?

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The time invested often requires determination of the appropriate methodology to

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It involves the application of specific statistical techniques to disciplines in biology

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It is commonly used for analyzing experiment results, testing their significance and
displaying the results accordingly.
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Scientific research rarely leads to absolute certainty.

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It is the branch of statistics that involves drawing conclusions about a population

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Which is not an importance of levels of measurements?

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d. Helps you decide what statistical analysis is appropriate on the values that were
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Which is not an importance of levels of measurements?

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Which is not classified as Nominal?

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It is often based on statements of statistical significance and probability.

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If a researcher aims to find the average height of a tribe in Columbia, the variable
would simply be __________________ in the sample.
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The mean is sensitive to any change in value, unlike the median and mode, where a
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When the number of units in a population are uncountable, and so it is impossible to

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It is also a logical grouping of attributes.

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It has an absolute zero.

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Numbers can be also used to order.

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Which is not a level of measurement?

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These are the two main branches of statistics

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It is a computer system capable of capturing, storing, analyzing, and displaying

geographically referenced information; that is, data identified according to location
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What is the average of scores of the subject Mathematics?

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In statistics and probability, quartiles are values that divide your data into quarters
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It is defined as "the statistical measure that identifies a single value as representative
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Descriptive statistics are typically distinguished from

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With descriptive statistics you are simply ________________ what is or what the data
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A set cannot have more than one mode.

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Display networks of relationships among variables, enabling researchers to identify

the nature of relationships that would otherwise be too complex to conceptualize
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