1.1-1.3 QUIZ

A study of 254 patients with sleep disorders was conducted to find a link between obesity and sleep disorders. Identify the population and sample.

• Population: People between obesity and sleep disorders

  Sample: 254 patients

• Population: People with sleep disorders

  Sample: 254 patients

• Population: 254 patients

  Sample: People with sleep disorders and obesity

Determine whether the numerical value is a parameter or a statistic:

In a survey of a sample of parents, 53% said they protect their children from sun exposure using sunscreen.

• parameter

• statistic

Determine whether the numerical value is a parameter or a statistic:

In a survey of a sample of parents, 35% said they protect their children from sun exposure using sunscreen.

• parameter

• statistic

Determine whether the numerical value is a parameter or a statistic:

In a union's vote, 67% of all union members voted to ratify a contract proposal.

• parameter

• statistic

Identify each data set's level of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio).

A list of the scores on the original quiz for students taking this reassessment.

• nominal

• ordinal

• interval

• ratio

Identify each data set's level of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio).

The amount of time it takes each student to complete this reassessment.

• nominal

• ordinal

• interval

• ratio

Identify each data set's level of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio).

A list of uniform numbers retired by each major league baseball team.

• nominal

• ordinal

• interval

• ratio

Identify each data set's level of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio).

The finishing times of the runners in the Boston Marathon.

• nominal

• ordinal

• interval

• ratio

Determine whether the data are qualified or quantitative:

Springbrook's database of student identification numbers.

• quantitative

• qualitative

Determine whether the data are qualified or quantitative:

The hair color of students who are taking this reassessment.

• quantitative

• qualitative