Statistics and Probability: Interactive Learning Quizzes for High School Juniors

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a common application of statistics?

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Interpreting horoscopes

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Predicting weather patterns

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Understanding consumer preferences

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Planning medical research studies

Question 2

In a hypothesis test, the significance level (alpha) is set at 0.05. If the calculated p-value is 0.04, what should you conclude?

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Reject the null hypothesis (H0).

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Fail to reject the null hypothesis (H0).

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The results are inconclusive.

Question 3

What is NOT a step in the statistical inquiry process?

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Publishing your results

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Formulating a question

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Analyzing the data

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Drawing conclusions

Question 4

A normal distribution is characterized by its:

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Mean and standard deviation

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Median and mode

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Skewness and kurtosis

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Variance and interquartile range

Question 5

In a hypothesis test, the null hypothesis states that:

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There is no difference between the groups

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The alternative hypothesis is correct

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There is a significant difference between the groups

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The p-value is less than 0.05

Question 6

Which of the following is a measure of central tendency?

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Mean

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Z-score

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Standard deviation

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p-value

Question 7

The probability of rolling a six on a standard six-sided die is:

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1/6

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1/2

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1/3

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1/4

Question 8

Which of the following is a type of sampling that gives every element in the population an equal chance of being selected?

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Simple random sampling

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Stratified sampling

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Cluster sampling

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Convenience sampling

Question 9

A confidence interval is used to:

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Estimate the true population parameter

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Test a hypothesis

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Predict future events

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Describe the distribution of a sample

Question 10

A scatterplot is used to:

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Show the relationship between two variables

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Predict the value of one variable based on another

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Compare the means of two groups

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Test a hypothesis

Question 11

Which of the following is a type of regression analysis that uses a linear equation to predict the value of a dependent variable?

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Simple linear regression

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Multiple linear regression

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Logistic regression

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Poisson regression

Question 12

Why is it crucial for researchers to secure informed consent from participants before conducting clinical trials?

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To ensure participants fully comprehend the potential risks and benefits before deciding to participate.

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To solely shield researchers from legal consequences.

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To improve the accuracy and reliability of research findings.

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To obtain approval for the study from the Institutional Review Board.

Question 13

What is the definition of a Type I error?

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Rejecting a true null hypothesis

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Accepting a false research hypothesis

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Failing to reject a true null hypothesis

Question 14

To segment customers based on their purchasing patterns, a company plans to use cluster analysis. Outline the key steps involved in this analysis.

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Data preparation, cluster method selection, result interpretation

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Data collection, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing

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Sampling, probability distributions, correlation analysis

Question 15

In a statistical study, which factor could compromise the accuracy and reliability of the results?

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Unaccounted-for variables affecting the outcomes

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Randomly selected participants

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Sufficient number of participants

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Clearly defined research question

Question 16

In data visualization, which principle is crucial for making data understandable to viewers?

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Simplicity

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Accuracy

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Visual Appeal

Question 17

Identify an ethical consideration in using statistics and suggest a mitigation strategy.

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Using statistics to manipulate public opinion

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Using statistics to determine guilt or innocence in a court of law

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Using statistics to predict future events

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Using statistics to identify trends and patterns in data

Question 18

What is the key difference between statistical significance and practical significance?

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Statistical significance is based on the p-value, while practical significance is based on the effect size.

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Statistical significance is objective, while practical significance is subjective.

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Statistical significance is concerned with the probability of a Type I error, while practical significance is concerned with the probability of a Type II error.

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Statistical significance can be used to make decisions, while practical significance cannot.

Question 19

In hypothesis testing, how does lowering the significance level (alpha) impact the likelihood of Type I and Type II errors?

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Reduces the chance of a Type I error and raises the chance of a Type II error.

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Raises the chance of a Type I error and lowers the chance of a Type II error.

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Raises the chance of both Type I and Type II errors.

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Lowers the chance of both Type I and Type II errors.

Question 20

Which of the following accurately describes the benefits of using statistical software packages?

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They improve the accuracy and efficiency of statistical analyses.

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They provide identical capabilities across all packages.

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They are only suitable for advanced statistical analyses.

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They eliminate the need for prior statistical knowledge.

Question 21

According to the central limit theorem, how does increasing the sample size affect the variability of the sampling distribution?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Remains the same

Question 22

A medical test for a disease has a 90% accuracy rate. If 1% of the population has the disease, what's the chance that someone who tests positive actually has it?

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9%

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1%

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90%

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99%

Question 23

To effectively display the distribution of customer satisfaction scores ranging from 1 to 10, which graphical representation is most suitable?

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Histogram

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Bar graph

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Pie graph

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Stem-and-leaf plot

Question 24

Which statistical concept measures the probability of not rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually false?

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Type II error

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Power

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Significance level

Question 25

A probability distribution assigns a probability to each possible outcome in a sample space. What is the sum of all probabilities in a probability distribution?

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1

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0

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Less than 1

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Greater than 1

Question 26

Which of the following statements about the null hypothesis in a hypothesis test is correct?

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It is the hypothesis that is assumed to be true.

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It is the hypothesis that is being tested.

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It is the hypothesis that is rejected if the sample mean is statistically significantly different from the population mean.

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It is the hypothesis that is not rejected if the sample mean is statistically significantly different from the population mean.

Question 27

What is the probability of rolling a 6 on a fair six-sided die?

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1/6

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1/3

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1/4

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1/2

Question 28

Find the mean of the following data set: {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

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3

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2

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4

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5

Question 29

What is the probability of drawing a heart from a standard deck of 52 cards?

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1/13

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1/4

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1/8

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1/26

Question 30

An event has a probability of 3/5 of occurring. What is the probability of it not occurring?

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2/5

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3/5

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1/5

Question 31

In a hypothesis test, the p-value is 0.06 and the significance level is 0.05. Should you reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis?

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Fail to reject the null hypothesis because the p-value is greater than the significance level.

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Reject the null hypothesis because the p-value is less than the significance level.

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The results are inconclusive because the p-value is close to the significance level.

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More data is needed before making a conclusion.

Question 32

In statistical research, why is randomization essential for reliable findings?

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It eliminates bias by giving all participants an equal chance of being selected.

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It increases the sample size, making the results more reliable.

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It reduces data variability, making it easier to draw conclusions.

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It is unnecessary for ensuring the validity of research findings.

Question 33

In hypothesis testing, how does the probability of making a Type II error relate to statistical power?

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Decreases as statistical power increases

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Increases as statistical power increases

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Is not related to statistical power

Question 34

Which assumption is NOT required for linear regression?

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Normal distribution of residuals

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Linear relationship between variables

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Constant variance of residuals

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Independence of observations

Question 35

A measure of central tendency that represents the typical or average value of a dataset is:

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Mean

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Standard deviation

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Variance

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Range

Question 36

In a sample of 100 students with a mean age of 16 and a standard deviation of 2, approximately what percentage of students are between 14 and 18 years old, according to the empirical rule?

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95%

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68%

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99.7%

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50%

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a type of continuous probability distribution?

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Binomial distribution

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Normal distribution

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Uniform distribution

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Poisson distribution

Question 38

In a hypothesis test, if the p-value is 0.03, what is the appropriate conclusion?

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Reject the null hypothesis

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Fail to reject the null hypothesis

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Accept the alternative hypothesis

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There is insufficient evidence to conclude

Question 39

A well-designed survey should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

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Biased questions

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Clear and concise questions

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Representative sample

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High response rate

Question 40

A scatterplot exhibiting a negative correlation indicates:

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As one variable increases, the other variable decreases

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As one variable increases, the other variable also increases

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There is no relationship between the two variables

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As one variable decreases, the other variable increases

Question 41

Given a random variable X with a probability distribution such that P(X = x) = 1/6 for x = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, the expected value of X is:

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3.5

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2.5

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4.5

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5.5

Question 42

When selecting the most appropriate data visualization, what is the most important factor to consider?

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The purpose of the communication, the audience, and the data characteristics

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The type of statistical analysis performed

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The availability of tools for creating the visualization

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The aesthetic appeal of the visualization

Question 43

In a medical research study, how do randomization and blinding contribute to the study's validity?

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Randomization ensures equal chances of receiving any treatment, reducing selection bias.

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Blinding prevents participants and researchers from knowing the treatment, reducing placebo and observer bias.

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Randomization ensures a large sample size, reducing sampling error.

Question 44

Which measure of central tendency is not affected by outliers?

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Median

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Mean

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Mode

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Range

Question 45

Calculate the standard deviation of the following data set: {2, 4, 6, 8, 10}

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2.83

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5.00

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3.61

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2.00

Question 46

Which of the following is an example of a continuous probability distribution?

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Normal distribution

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Binomial distribution

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Poisson distribution

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Uniform distribution

Question 47

In a linear regression analysis, the slope of the regression line represents:

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The amount by which the dependent variable changes for each unit change in the independent variable.

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The mean of the dependent variable.

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The correlation between the variables.

Question 48

Which of the following is a non-parametric test?

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Chi-square test

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t-test

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ANOVA

Question 49

According to the central limit theorem, as the sample size increases, the distribution of sample means will:

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Approach a normal distribution.

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Always be equal to the mean of the population.

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Always have a standard deviation less than that of the population.

Question 50

In hypothesis testing, a Type I error occurs when:

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The null hypothesis is rejected although it is true.

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The alternative hypothesis is accepted although it is false.

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The alternative hypothesis is rejected although it is true.

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The null hypothesis is accepted although it is false.

Question 51

What is the appropriate measure of central tendency for ordinal data, which has ranked but not evenly spaced categories?

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Median

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Mean, which is sensitive to extreme values and not suitable for ordinal data.

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Standard deviation, which measures data dispersion and is not a measure of central tendency.

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Mode, which is the most frequently occurring value but may not represent the center of the data for ordinal variables.

Question 52

Which probability distribution models the number of successes in a sequence of independent experiments, each with a constant probability of success?

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Binomial distribution

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Poisson distribution, which models the number of events occurring in a fixed interval.

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Normal distribution, which models continuous data with a bell-shaped curve.

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Exponential distribution, which models the time between events in a Poisson process.

Question 53

In a survey of 100 students, 60% own a smartphone. Construct the 90% confidence interval for the population proportion of smartphone ownership.

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(0.51, 0.69)

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(0.45, 0.75), which is too wide of an interval.

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(0.55, 0.65), which has an incorrect margin of error.

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(0.61, 0.69), which is too narrow of an interval.

Question 54

In hypothesis testing, which statement represents the null hypothesis?

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There is no significant difference between the means of the two groups.

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The mean of group A is greater than the mean of group B.

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The mean of group B is less than the mean of group A.

Question 55

When a scatterplot reveals a strong positive 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 also tends to increase.

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

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There is no relationship between the two variables.

Question 56

Which statistical method is appropriate for testing the independence of two categorical variables?

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Chi-square test

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Regression analysis, which is used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

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T-test, which is used to compare the means of two independent groups.

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Analysis of variance (ANOVA), which is used to compare the means of three or more independent groups.

Question 57

In a survey, the average weight of 100 newborn babies is 7.5 pounds with a standard deviation of 0.8 pounds. Using the normal distribution, calculate the probability that a randomly selected newborn baby weighs between 6.5 and 8.5 pounds.

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0.9544

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0.6827, which is the probability of a baby weighing less than 6.5 pounds.

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0.8413, which is the probability of a baby weighing more than 8.5 pounds.

Question 58

Identify an example of a confounding variable that can potentially influence the results of a research study.

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Age

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Gender, which is a characteristic of the participants rather than a potential confounder.

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Education, which is a characteristic of the participants rather than a potential confounder.

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Income, which is a characteristic of the participants rather than a potential confounder.

Question 59

For a research study aiming to determine the effectiveness of a new drug, which research design would be most appropriate to use?

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Randomized controlled trial

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Case study, which is suitable for in-depth analysis of a single case but not for testing the effectiveness of an intervention.

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Observational study, which does not involve random assignment and is prone to confounding variables.

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT a measure of central tendency?

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Range

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Mean

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Mode

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Median

Question 61

In a normal distribution, the mean, median, and mode are:

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Equal to each other

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Always zero

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Different from each other

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Always one

Question 62

What is the probability of rolling a six on a fair six-sided dice?

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1 / 6

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1 / 4

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1 / 2

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1

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT a type of sampling method?

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Quota sampling

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Stratified sampling

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Simple random sampling

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Cluster sampling

Question 64

A hypothesis test is used to determine:

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If there is a statistically significant difference between two or more groups

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The sample size needed for a study

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The population mean

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The exact probability of an event occurring