Descriptive Statistics Chapter 2 Quiz

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What is the main purpose of descriptive statistics?

To condense data into a simpler summary

When should descriptive statistics be calculated in research?

Before making inferential statistical comparisons

What is the major difference between descriptive and inferential statistics?

Descriptive statistics summarize data, while inferential statistics make conclusions

How does descriptive statistics contribute to quantitative data analysis?

<p>By summarizing the behavior of a sample data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of variables are included in descriptive statistics?

<p>Nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using descriptive statistics in a study?

<p>To simplify a large amount of data into a more manageable form</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of measures used in descriptive statistics?

<p>Measures of central tendency and variability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a frequency distribution table (FDT)?

<p>To show the frequency of different data entries within specific classes or intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'class width' in a frequency distribution table?

<p>The distance between the lower limits of consecutive classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Sturges rule, how is the desirable number of groups or classes determined in a frequency distribution?

<p>$k = 1 + 3.3 \log n$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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