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What is a data set or data file?
What is a data set or data file?
- A type of single data point
- A collection of data or attribute values (correct)
- A description of statistical behavior
- A process for measuring variables
Which of the following is an example of a discrete quantitative variable?
Which of the following is an example of a discrete quantitative variable?
- Number of children in a family (correct)
- Temperature readings
- Family income
- Weight of a person
What does the nominal scale of measurement involve?
What does the nominal scale of measurement involve?
- Continuous data with an infinite range
- Classifying data into mutually exclusive categories (correct)
- Ranking data in a specific order
- Measurement of interval data
Which of the following best describes hypothesis-testing?
Which of the following best describes hypothesis-testing?
What is a characteristic of continuous quantitative variables?
What is a characteristic of continuous quantitative variables?
Which of the following is NOT a level or scale of measurement?
Which of the following is NOT a level or scale of measurement?
What is the definition of a hypothesis in statistics?
What is the definition of a hypothesis in statistics?
Which option best represents inferential statistics?
Which option best represents inferential statistics?
When is it most appropriate to use the median as a measure of central tendency?
When is it most appropriate to use the median as a measure of central tendency?
What is the mode in a data set?
What is the mode in a data set?
In which type of scales is the mode applicable?
In which type of scales is the mode applicable?
What does the median signify in a data set?
What does the median signify in a data set?
What can be said about the existence of modes in a data set?
What can be said about the existence of modes in a data set?
What is a common issue when using an out-of-date sample frame?
What is a common issue when using an out-of-date sample frame?
Which type of data distribution is used for nominal and ordinal level data?
Which type of data distribution is used for nominal and ordinal level data?
What type of data refers to information in its original form as collected?
What type of data refers to information in its original form as collected?
What is an example of a structured questionnaire?
What is an example of a structured questionnaire?
Which method of data collection involves actively observing participants?
Which method of data collection involves actively observing participants?
What is a challenge faced when accessing hard-to-reach groups during data collection?
What is a challenge faced when accessing hard-to-reach groups during data collection?
Which type of questions allows respondents to answer in any form and length?
Which type of questions allows respondents to answer in any form and length?
Which of the following accurately describes frequency in a frequency distribution?
Which of the following accurately describes frequency in a frequency distribution?
Which level of measurement involves rankable categories where precise differences between ranks may not exist?
Which level of measurement involves rankable categories where precise differences between ranks may not exist?
What is an example of a ratio level measurement?
What is an example of a ratio level measurement?
Why is the level of measurement important in statistical analysis?
Why is the level of measurement important in statistical analysis?
Which level of measurement does not assume a value of zero has meaning?
Which level of measurement does not assume a value of zero has meaning?
If a measure is nominal, which of the following statistical analyses would be inappropriate?
If a measure is nominal, which of the following statistical analyses would be inappropriate?
Which of the following measurements is classified as nominal?
Which of the following measurements is classified as nominal?
What does a true zero indicate in ratio level measurements?
What does a true zero indicate in ratio level measurements?
Which of the following is true about the hierarchy of measurement levels?
Which of the following is true about the hierarchy of measurement levels?
Which measure of central tendency is most sensitive to extreme values in a data set?
Which measure of central tendency is most sensitive to extreme values in a data set?
What is the first step in determining the median from ungrouped data?
What is the first step in determining the median from ungrouped data?
Which of the following correctly describes the mode?
Which of the following correctly describes the mode?
In the case of grouped data, what does the median class contain?
In the case of grouped data, what does the median class contain?
What is a characteristic of the median as a measure of central tendency?
What is a characteristic of the median as a measure of central tendency?
Which measure of central tendency can be computed by using all values in a data set?
Which measure of central tendency can be computed by using all values in a data set?
What does the median represent in a data set?
What does the median represent in a data set?
Which measure of central tendency is typically used when data is highly skewed?
Which measure of central tendency is typically used when data is highly skewed?
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Study Notes
Data and Variables
- A data set or data file is a collection of data or attribute values.
- A data value, also known as datum or element, refers to a specific value in a data set, e.g., religious affiliation or gender.
- Probability is the chance of occurrence of an event, often used in inferential statistics.
- Quantitative variables assume numerical values and can be ordered or ranked.
Types of Quantitative Variables
- Discrete quantitative variables consist of countable values (e.g., the number of children in a family).
- Continuous quantitative variables take on any value within a range and are obtained through measurement (e.g., temperature, family income).
Hypothesis and Hypothesis Testing
- A hypothesis is a tentative statement that provides an explanation for an observed event and requires testing.
- Hypothesis testing evaluates claims about a population based on the hypothesis.
Branches of Statistics
- Descriptive statistics involves summarizing and presenting data to describe the behavior of a population or sample.
Levels or Scales of Measurement
- Nominal scale: Categorizes data into mutually exclusive, exhaustive but non-rankable categories (e.g., gender, nationality).
- Ordinal level: Ranks data categories with an order, but precise differences between ranks may not exist (e.g., educational attainment).
- Interval level: Uses numerical values with meaningful units, but lacks a true zero (e.g., temperature, IQ).
- Ratio level: Similar to interval but includes a true zero meaning (e.g., number of children, monthly income).
Importance of Levels of Measurement
- Levels of measurement guide the interpretation of data and dictate appropriate statistical analyses.
- Nominal data, for instance, should not be averaged or subjected to t-tests.
Sampling Process
- Sampling involves selecting units from a population to study and generalize findings.
- Challenges in sampling include low response rates and the use of outdated sample frames.
Types of Data Files
- Raw Data: Data in its original, ungrouped form.
- Organized Data: Data systematically organized into a frequency distribution.
Frequency Distribution
- Frequency distribution organizes raw data in table form, using classes and frequencies.
- Types include categorical frequency distribution for nominal and ordinal data and grouped frequency distribution for numeric data.
Data Gathering Techniques
- Data can be collected through interviews, observations, existing data, experimentation, or simulations.
- Questionnaires can be unstructured (free format), structured (ordered according to problems), or open-ended (flexible responses).
Measures of Central Tendency
- Central tendency summarizes data distributions via single representative values.
- Three primary measures include mean, median, and mode.
Mean
- The mean is the arithmetic average, sensitive to extreme values, computed from all data points.
Median
- The median represents the middle value, separating the data into upper and lower halves and unaffected by extreme values.
- Determining the median involves organizing data and identifying the middlemost value for ungrouped data or using cumulative frequency for grouped data.
Mode
- The mode is the most frequent value in a dataset, applicable to all measurement scales and may have multiple values or none.
When to Use Each Measure
- Use the median for skewed data or when extreme values exist, as it is more representative than the mean in these cases.
- The mode can indicate the most common category in a dataset, applicable across all levels of measurement.
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