Statistics Quiz

What is the science that deals with the collection, organization, and interpretation of data?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

• Statistics

Which type of statistics aims to provide the basic characteristics of a data set through tables and graphs?

• Descriptive Statistics

• Inferential Statistics

• Predictive Statistics

• Prescriptive Statistics

What is the entire set of items from which you draw data for a statistical study called?

• Sample

• Data

• Variable

• Population

What is a subset of the research population that is carefully selected to represent its characteristics?

• Sample

• Variable

• Population

• Data

Which measure of central tendency is often referred to as the 'average'?

• Range

• Mode

• Median

• Mean

What is a body of information or observations being considered by the researcher?

• Information

• Population

• Data

• Statistics

Which type of variable can be measured or counted?

• Continuous

• Qualitative

• Population

• Quantitative

What is used to define certain observable values or characteristics?

• Data

• Variable

• Population

• Sample

What is the basis for decision-making after processing data?

• Population

• Statistics

• Information

• Data

Which measure is used to provide the 'middle' value in a dataset?

• Median

• Mean

• Mode

• Range