Trig/Stat 1.1-1.4 Quiz

decide whether descriptive or inferential statistics is used.

The average life expectancy in New Zealand is 78.34 years.

• descriptive

• inferential

decide whether descriptive or inferential statistics is used.

A diet high in fruits and vegetables will lower blood pressure.

• descriptive

• inferential

decide whether descriptive or inferential statistics is used.

The total amount of estimated losses for Hurricane Katrina was $125 billion.

• descriptive

• inferential

decide whether descriptive or inferential statistics is used.

Researchers stated that the shape of a person’s ears is relative to the person’s aggression.

• descriptive

• inferential

decide whether descriptive or inferential statistics is used.

In 2050, it is estimated that there will be 18 million Americans who are age 85 and over.

• descriptive

• inferential

Classify each as nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio level of measurement.

Rating of movies as G, PG, and R.

• nominal

• ordinal

• interval

• ratio

Classify each as nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio level of measurement.

Number of candy bars sold on a fundraiser.

• nominal

• ordinal

• interval

• ratio

Classify each as nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio level of measurement.

Classification of automobiles as subcompact, compact, standard and luxury.

• nominal

• ordinal

• interval

• ratio

Classify each as nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio level of measurement.

Temperatures of hair dryers.

• nominal

• ordinal

• interval

• ratio

Classify each as nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio level of measurement.

Marital status of patients in a dental office.

• nominal

• ordinal

• interval

• ratio