MSc Statistics Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the total duration of the M.Sc.Statistics question paper?

90 minutes (correct)
150 minutes
120 minutes
60 minutes

Which of the following is NOT required for the M.Sc.Statistics question paper?

Ruler
Calculator (correct)
Eraser
Magnifying Glass

What is the total marks of the M.Sc.Statistics question paper?

150
50
75
100 (correct)

What is the Creation Date of the M.Sc.Statistics question paper?

2021-09-18 16:10:26 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Group Number of the M.Sc.Statistics question paper?

1 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Group Id of the M.Sc.Statistics question paper?

96835536 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Is the M.Sc.Statistics question paper auto saved on console?

Yes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of descriptive statistics?

To summarize and describe the basic features of a dataset (C) Signup and view all the answers

Is a highlighter required for the M.Sc.Statistics question paper?

No (D) Signup and view all the answers

In hypothesis testing, what is the null hypothesis?

A statement of no effect or no difference (D) Signup and view all the answers

In regression analysis, what is the purpose of the residual plot?

To check for linearity, homoscedasticity, and normality of residuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability distribution that describes the probability of a continuous outcome?

Normal distribution (A) Signup and view all the answers

In inferential statistics, what is the purpose of a confidence interval?

To estimate a population parameter with a certain level of confidence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of statistical inference that involves using a sample to make conclusions about a population?

Inferential statistics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true?

Type I error (C) Signup and view all the answers

In regression analysis, what is the coefficient of determination (R-squared) used to measure?

The proportion of variance explained by the independent variable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of descriptive statistics?

To summarize and describe a dataset (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the null hypothesis in a hypothesis test?

A statement of no difference or no effect (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of inferential statistical method?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of regression analysis?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of discrete probability distribution?

Binomial distribution (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a confidence interval?

To estimate a population parameter (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a normal distribution?

Symmetrical and bell-shaped (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a t-test?

To compare the means of two independent groups (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Question Paper Details

The question paper is for M.Sc. Statistics and has a total of 100 marks.
The duration of the exam is 90 minutes.
There is no calculator, magnifying glass, ruler, eraser, or scratch pad required.
No rough sketch or notepad is allowed.
Protractor is not required.
Watermark will be shown on the console.
No highlighter is allowed.

Question Format

There are 28 questions in total (question numbers 19-46 and 85-95).
All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Option shuffling is enabled for all questions.
Questions are not mandatory.
Correct marks for each question are 1, and wrong marks are 0.
Each question has 4 options.

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Description

This quiz is designed for MSc Statistics students to assess their knowledge and understanding of statistical concepts. It consists of multiple-choice questions with correct and incorrect options marked.