Introduction to statistical thinking

Introduction to statistical thinking

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Introduction to statistical thinking

Introduction to statistical thinking

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using statistics in research?

To make the research more subjective

To make the research more qualitative

To make the studies quantitative and reproducible

To make the data analysis complex

Answer explanation

The purpose of using statistics in research is to make the studies quantitative and reproducible, allowing for objective analysis and comparison of data.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between population and sample?

Population and sample are not related to statistics

Population and sample are the same

Population is the total universe of observations, while sample is a limited number of observations extracted from the total universe

Population is a limited number of observations, while sample is the total universe of observations

Answer explanation

The correct answer is that population is the total universe of observations, while sample is a limited number of observations extracted from the total universe.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the median indicate in a data set?

The sum of all scores divided by the total number of scores

The middle point or central score of the distribution

The lowest score in the distribution

The highest score in the distribution

Answer explanation

The median indicates the middle point or central score of the distribution, representing the value that separates the higher half from the lower half of the data set.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the range measure?

The variability in squared units

The number of points between the highest score and the lowest score

The difference between each value and the mean

The typical behavior of a data set

Answer explanation

The range measures the number of points between the highest score and the lowest score in a data set.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most frequent distribution?

Central tendency distribution

Skewed distribution

Normal distribution

Non-normal distribution

Answer explanation

The most frequent distribution is the normal distribution, which is characterized by a symmetrical bell-shaped curve.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an independent variable in statistical variables?

It has an effect on the dependent variable

It is not related to the dependent variable

It has an effect on the dependent variable, but we are not interested in it

It is the object of study

Answer explanation

An independent variable in statistical variables has an effect on the dependent variable, which is why it is the correct choice.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a nominal scale used for?

To measure order in the data

To categorize items based on name or quality

To measure the typical behavior of a data set

To measure the distance between two values

Answer explanation

A nominal scale is used to categorize items based on name or quality, making it the correct choice.

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