Statistical Knowledge Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT true about statistics?

  • Statistics always present raw data. (correct)
  • Statistics are considered primary-source information used to support research.
  • The researcher must evaluate statistical sources as to reliability and usefulness.
  • There are generally two definitions of statistics.

    • What is the main purpose of using statistics in effective research?

  • To support or refute a hypothesis (correct)
  • To analyze present conditions and forecast economic trends
  • To survey market potential
  • To collect, classify, analyze, and interpret numerical facts and data

    • Who gathers statistical data in the United States?

  • Every level of government: international, national, state, and local (correct)
  • Scientists and economists
  • The United States government only
  • Organizations and businesses only

    • Which organization provides a wide variety of demographic, social, and economic statistics for regions, divisions, states, counties, and SMSAs?

    <p>U.S. Census Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which source provides basic demographic information, geography, and business statistics for each state?

    <p>U.S. Census Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which source covers public, private, vocational, and higher education statistics?

    <p>U.S. Department of Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reliable source for U.S. statistics?

    <p>Statistical Abstract of the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to refer to data gathered over a long span of time?

    <p>Time series</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reliable source for statistical information?

    <p>Internet Glossary of Statistical Terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy?

    <p>To oversee the collection and dissemination of statistical data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which index provides online access to U.S. government statistics through American Statistics Index, Statistical Abstract of the United States, and Index to International Statistics?

    <p>LexisNexis Statistical Datasets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which index covers statistical sources of the United Nations and its allied agencies, foreign governments, and international government organizations?

    <p>Index to International Statistics (IIS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which index is considered by many to be the single most useful reference book on statistics?

    <p>Statistical Abstract of the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which index provides access to statistical publications of state and local governments, professional and trade organizations, and some commercial publishers?

    <p>Proquest Statistical Insight</p> Signup and view all the answers

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