Type of Statistical Variable

Types of Variables

Elizabeth Borres

Multiple Choice

These are the two types of statistics:

• Discrete and Continuous

• Population and Sample

• Descriptive and Inferential

• Mean and Standard deviation

Multiple Choice

How do descriptive and inferential statistics differ?

• Descriptive statistics are more computationally sophisticated than inferential statistics.

• Inferential statistics are more computationally sophisticated than descriptive statistics

• Descriptive statistics only attempt to describe data, while inferential statistics attempt to make predictions based on data.

• Inferential statistics only attempt to describe data, while descriptive statistics attempt to make predictions based on data.

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

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

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

• Descriptive

• Inferential

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

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

• Inferential

• Descriptive

At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

1. Gain knowledge about events, statisticians collect information for variables, which describe the event.

2. Define Variables.

3. Identify types of Variables

Poll

Do you have any question(s)?

Multiple Choice

The sample with the baking soda appeared bubbly.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Multiple Choice

The milk smelled as if it were spoiled.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Multiple Choice

The first plant specimen had three more leaves than the second specimen.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Multiple Choice

The rock sample consisted of 25 grams of quartz.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Multiple Choice

The parrots range from bright green to dark red.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Open Ended

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