Introduction to Statistics as Data Management

​Work Plan

• ​Routines: Class Reminders, Work Plan, Attendance

• ​General Feedback from the Midterms

• ​Lecture: Introduction to Statistics as Data Management

• ​Wrap-Up

Multiple Choice

Facts, or a set of information or observation under study

• Constant

• Data

• Sample

• Variable

Multiple Select

The definition of Statistics can be summarized in the acronym "COPAI of data". Check the words that COPAI stands for.

• Analysis

• Data

• Collection

• Constants

• Interpretation

Multiple Choice

In statistics, it is the characteristic, property or attribute that makes members of a group uniform.

• Constant

• Dichotomous

• Discrete

• Variable

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In statistics, it is the characteristic, property or attribute that makes members of a group vary.

• Continuous

• Discrete

• Constant

• Variable

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Variables which can assume values that manifest the concept of attributes

• Continuous

• Discrete

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Dichotomous

Multiple Choice

Variables that are numerical in nature

• Dichotomous

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Continuous

• Discrete

Multiple Choice

Data obtained from counting

• Dichotomous

• Discrete

• Continuous

Multiple Choice

Data obtained from measuring

• Dichotomous

• Discrete

• Continuous

Multiple Choice

The collection of all individuals, items, or data under consideration in a statistical study.

• Constant

• Population

• Sample

• Variable

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That part of the population from which information is collected.

• Constant

• Population

• Sample

• Variable

Multiple Choice

Tell if the statement if Descriptive or Inferential

A recent survey of 2000 adults having an MBA reported that the average salary is more than $65,000 a year.

• Inferential

• Descriptive

Multiple Choice

Tell if the statement if Descriptive or Inferential

The chances of you getting a new car is about the same as passing your math class.

• Descriptive

• Inferential

Multiple Choice

A prediction has been made that the chance that a person will be robbed in a certain city is 15%.

• Inferential

• Descriptive

Multiple Choice

Tell if the statement if Descriptive or Inferential

The Senior Citizens that live in Florida have better memories than the ones that live in Texas

• Inferential

• Descriptive

Multiple Choice

Tell if the statement if Descriptive or Inferential

From a past study, it was found that 56% of women are the primary investors in their households.

• Inferential

• Descriptive