12 Questions
Which type of variable is sex according to the text?
Nominal
What is an example of an ordinal scale of measurement?
Blood group
Which scale has a meaningful zero point existing?
Ratio
What is the main purpose of a statistical graph?
To represent certain statistical information for comparison or correlation
What is the main difference between interval and ratio scales?
Whether an arbitrary zero point exists
Where is the title usually placed in a graph?
At the bottom, preceded by a number for easy reference
How many axes does a graph typically have?
Two axes, one vertical and one horizontal
When is a legend needed in a statistical graph?
When drawing more than one graph to clarify which item each graph refers to
What does the term 'Marginal Totals' refer to in a statistical table?
Column totals and row totals
Which part of a table indicates the basis of classification of the rows or horizontal series of figures?
Stubs
What is the main purpose of a table title in a statistical table?
To state the objective of the table
What is the purpose of graphing in relation to a statistical table?
To simplify the idea of what the table contains
Learn about the different components of a statistical graph, such as title, lines, bars, and areas. Understand how graphs are used for comparison, correlation, and data presentation. This quiz is based on 'Applied Non-parametric Statistical Methods' by Sprent et al, 2007.
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