Measurement and Data Quizzes: Test Your Understanding

Question 1

What is statistical significance, and why is it crucial in hypothesis testing? Provide a real-life example to demonstrate its impact on decision-making.

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Statistical significance is the probability of getting a result as extreme or more extreme than the one observed, assuming the null hypothesis is true.

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Statistical significance is the certainty we have in the results of a hypothesis test.

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Statistical significance is the difference between the observed and expected results.

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Statistical significance is irrelevant when evaluating hypothesis test results.

Question 2

How does sample size generally affect the reliability and generalizability of research results?

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Larger sample sizes tend to increase both reliability and generalizability.

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Smaller sample sizes are more reliable and less generalizable than larger sample sizes.

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Sample size has little impact on reliability and generalizability.

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Reliability and generalizability are not related to sample size.

Question 3

Which measure of central tendency is most easily affected by outliers?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

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Standard deviation

Question 4

Which scatterplot indicates a positive correlation?

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Points forming a line with a positive slope

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Points scattered randomly with no pattern

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Points forming a line with a negative slope

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Points forming an ellipse

Question 5

A company claims that their new product will lead to a 20% increase in sales. If the current sales are $1,000,000, what is the expected sales increase?

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$120,000

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$200,000

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$800,000

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$1,200,000

Question 6

Which scatter plot indicates a positive correlation between two variables?

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Points forming a line with a positive slope

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Points forming a line with a negative slope

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Points forming a circle

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Points forming a random pattern

Question 7

Which data collection method is most suitable for gathering information about the opinions of a large population?

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Survey

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Interview

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Experiment

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Observation

Question 8

Which measure of central tendency is the most reliable?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

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Range

Question 9

Which measure of central tendency is most affected by outliers?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

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Range

Question 10

Which type of graph is best for visualizing a data set with a large spread?

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Box plot

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Bar graph

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Line graph

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Pie chart

Question 11

How does random sampling ensure the accuracy of research findings?

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It gives every member of the population an equal chance of being chosen for the sample.

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It makes data collection easier by reducing the sample size.

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It lets researchers pick specific people to include in the sample.

Question 12

To gather customer feedback on the satisfaction levels of a newly launched product, which data collection method is most appropriate?

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Survey

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Interview

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Observation

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Experiment

Question 13

To ensure the validity and reliability of a study, what key experimental design features should a researcher include when investigating the effectiveness of a new teaching method?

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Employ a control group and randomly assign participants to either the treatment or control group.

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Incorporate a control group but do not randomly assign participants to groups.

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Exclude a control group but employ random assignment to treatment and control groups.

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Neither include a control group nor randomly assign participants to groups.

Question 14

In the US customary system, which unit is NOT a standard unit of measurement?

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kilometer

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inch

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foot

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gallon

Question 15

Which graph is most appropriate for displaying the distribution of a data set?

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histogram

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bar graph

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pie chart

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scatterplot

Question 16

In hypothesis testing, how does the size of the sample affect the likelihood of detecting a statistically significant result?

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Larger sample sizes generally increase the likelihood of detecting a statistically significant result.

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Statistical power is inversely related to sample size.

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Sample size has no impact on the likelihood of detecting a statistically significant result.

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Smaller sample sizes always result in a higher likelihood of detecting a statistically significant result.

Question 17

What statistical measure is found by adding up all the numbers in a dataset and then dividing the sum by the total number of values?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

Question 18

In a scatterplot, a positive correlation is indicated by points forming a line that:

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Slopes upward from left to right

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Slopes downward from left to right

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Is horizontal

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Is vertical

Question 19

When designing a research study to determine the effectiveness of a new teaching method on student test scores, the most suitable design is:

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Controlled experiment

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Observational study

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Case study

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Survey

Question 20

Which type of graph is best suited to represent the relationship between the number of hours studied and the score on a math test?

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Scatter plot

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Bar graph

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Line graph

Question 21

Which of the following measures describes the dispersion of data?

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Standard deviation

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Mode

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Median

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Mean

Question 22

Identify a limitation of statistical analysis.

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It cannot establish causality.

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It is too time-consuming.

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It requires a large sample size.

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It is not always accurate.

Question 23

Which of the following quantities is NOT a fundamental unit of measurement in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Degrees Celsius

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Meter

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Second

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Kilogram

Question 24

A researcher wants to determine the average height of high school seniors in a particular region. Which sampling method would be most appropriate to ensure an unbiased and representative sample?

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Random sampling

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Quota sampling

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Convenience sampling

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Systematic sampling

Question 25

The range of a data set is calculated as the difference between its:

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Maximum and minimum values

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Mean and median

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Mode and standard deviation

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First and third quartiles

Question 26

Which of the following is a measure of central tendency that represents the average value of a data set?

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Mean

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Interquartile range

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Variance

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Standard deviation

Question 27

A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of:

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Quantitative data

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Ordinal data

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Categorical data

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Time-series data

Question 28

The correlation coefficient between two variables measures the:

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Strength and direction of the linear relationship between the variables

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Covariance between the variables

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Strength and direction of the nonlinear relationship between the variables

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Amount of variation explained by one variable in the other

Question 29

Which of the following is a limitation of statistical inference?

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Conclusions are based on sample data, which may not perfectly represent the entire population

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It is always accurate and reliable

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It requires large sample sizes to be valid

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It can only be used for quantitative data

Question 30

Which unit of measurement is appropriate for weighing a car?

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Kilograms (kg)

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Centimeters (cm)

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Miles per gallon (mpg)

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Liters (L)

Question 31

A measurement of 5.25 cm has an error of 0.5 cm. Which of the following is the correct way to report the measurement?

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5.25 ± 0.5 cm

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5.3 cm

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5.250 cm

Question 32

A scatterplot shows a negative correlation between two variables. What does this indicate?

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As the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable tends to decrease.

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As the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable also tends to increase.

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As the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable remains constant.

Question 33

Which of the following is a measure of how spread out a set of data is?

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Standard deviation

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Median

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Mode

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Mean

Question 34

Which of the following is a type of sampling method that ensures that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected?

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Random sampling

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Stratified sampling

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Convenience sampling

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Cluster sampling

Question 35

A hypothesis test is conducted with a significance level of 0.05. If the p-value is greater than 0.05, what is the decision?

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Fail to reject the null hypothesis

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Cannot be determined from the given information

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Reject the null hypothesis

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Accept the null hypothesis

Question 36

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using the mean as a measure of central tendency?

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It is affected by outliers.

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It can be used for both quantitative and qualitative data.

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It can be used to make predictions.

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It is easy to understand.

Question 37

A survey is conducted to determine the favorite ice cream flavor among a group of students. Which of the following is the most appropriate sampling method to obtain reliable results?

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Random sampling

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Convenience sampling

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Self-selection sampling

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a unit of length?

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Kilogram

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Centimeter

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Inch

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Meter

Question 39

A survey asked students their favorite color. The results were: Red (20%), Blue (30%), Green (25%), Yellow (15%). Which color received the highest number of votes?

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Blue

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Red

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Yellow

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Green

Question 40

A line segment is 10 cm long. If it is divided into two equal parts, what is the length of each part?

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5 cm

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7.5 cm

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12.5 cm

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2.5 cm

Question 41

A rectangular garden is 12 feet long and 8 feet wide. What is the area of the garden?

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96 square feet (sq ft)

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48 sq ft

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144 sq ft

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20 sq ft

Question 42

Which of the following is a standard unit of length in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Meter

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Gallon

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Kelvin

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Pound

Question 43

In statistics, which of the following measures represents the difference between the highest and lowest values in a dataset?

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Range

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Standard deviation

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Sample size

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Mean

Question 44

When interpreting a scatterplot that exhibits a positive correlation, which of the following statements is most accurate?

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As the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable generally increases as well.

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As one variable increases, the value of the other variable generally decreases as well.

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As one variable increases, the value of the other variable remains constant.

Question 45

Which of the following statistical measures quantifies the spread or dispersion of data?

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Standard deviation

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Median

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Mean

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Mode

Question 46

In a dataset with a mean of 50 and a median of 48, which of the following conclusions is most likely?

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The dataset exhibits a distribution skewed towards lower values, with more data points concentrated below the mean.

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The mean and median are not reliable indicators of central tendency in this dataset.

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The dataset follows a symmetrical, bell-shaped distribution, with the mean and median being approximately equal.

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The dataset exhibits a distribution skewed towards higher values, with more data points concentrated above the mean.

Question 47

Which sampling technique is most likely to select a sample that accurately represents the characteristics of the entire population?

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Random sampling

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Quota sampling

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Convenience sampling

Question 48

For a research study involving the collection of opinions from a large student population, which data collection method would be most practical and cost-effective while providing valuable insights?

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Survey

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Focus group

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Interview

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Experiment

Question 49

The International System of Units (SI) utilizes a standardized unit of length. Which unit is it?

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Meter

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Foot

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Centimeter

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Inch

Question 50

A researcher aims to approximate the percentage of students who use social media daily. Which sampling method is most appropriate for this objective?

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Simple random sampling

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Quota sampling

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Snowball sampling

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Convenience sampling

Question 51

A researcher calculates a correlation coefficient of -0.7 between two variables. This result suggests that:

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There is a strong negative relationship between the variables.

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There is a weak positive relationship between the variables.

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There is no relationship between the variables.

Question 52

A company wants to determine the average number of overtime hours worked by its employees per week. What type of data should they collect?

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Quantitative data

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Nominal data

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Qualitative data

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Ordinal data

Question 53

Which of the following units is NOT commonly used to measure length?

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Mass (Kilograms)

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Meter

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Foot

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Inch

Question 54

Which of the following measures represents the 'average' value of a dataset?

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Mean

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Interquartile range

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Range

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Standard deviation

Question 55

When comparing two data sets, which measure is more appropriate for assessing their variability if both datasets have outliers?

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Interquartile range

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Variance

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Standard deviation

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Range

Question 56

In a scatter plot, a positive correlation between variables X and Y indicates that:

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As variable X increases, variable Y also tends to increase.

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There is no relationship between variables X and Y.

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As variable X increases, variable Y tends to decrease.

Question 57

Which sampling method involves selecting individuals randomly from a population?

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Simple random sampling

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Cluster sampling

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Stratified sampling

Question 58

A survey reports that 60% of students who study regularly earn good grades. If a student is randomly selected from those who earn good grades, what is the probability that the student studies regularly?

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60%

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80%

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20%

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40%

Question 59

When designing a data collection method, which factor should be the primary consideration?

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The purpose and objectives of the study

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Availability of technology

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Cost of data collection

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Time constraints of the study

Question 60

Which of the following units is NOT part of the metric system of length measurement?

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Inch

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Centimeter

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Meter

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Kilometer

Question 61

An experimental measurement is reported as 5.20 ± 0.02 cm. What is the absolute uncertainty in this measurement?

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0.02 cm

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5.18 cm

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0.04 cm

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5.22 cm

Question 62

A company tracks the number of units sold each month for a year. Which measure of central tendency would best represent the typical number of units sold monthly?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

Question 63

What is the probability of rolling an even number on a standard six-sided die?

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1/2

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1/6

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1/3

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1/4

Question 64

In which type of statistical study do researchers select a random sample from a population to draw conclusions about the entire group?

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Sampling

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Survey

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Experiment

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Simulation