Data Anlytics Module 3: Get to Know Your Data

Which variable is also known as the predictor or experimental variable?

• Dependent Variable

• Categorical Variable

• Independent Variable

• Continuous Variable

In non-experimental situations, which variable is referred to as the criterion variable?

• Categorical Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Continuous Variable

• Independent Variable

Which type of variable is known for not having numerical data and is often divided into nominal, ordinal, and dichotomous variables?

• Continuous Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Categorical Variable

• Independent Variable

What are dichotomous variables also known as?

• Qualitative Variables

• Binary Values

• Nominal Variables

• Interval Variables

Which type of variable measures some count or quantity and does not have any limits?

• Categorical Variable

• Continuous Variable

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Which step comes first when creating a frequency table in MS Excel?

• Set Input Range, Bin Range and Output Range

• Choose Histogram and click OK

• Click Data > Data Analysis

• Choose Chart Output and click OK

What is the main purpose of descriptive statistics?

• To make complex quantitative summaries of datasets

• To provide simple, quantitative summaries of datasets

• To perform advanced statistical modeling

• To create frequency tables and charts

In the process of performing descriptive statistics analysis in MS Excel, which option must you tick to get summary statistics?

• Input Range

• Output Range

• Summary Statistics

• Confidence Level for Mean

Which type of variable might include data like temperature calibrated in Celsius or Fahrenheit?

• Nominal Variable

• Ordinal Variable

• Interval Variable

• Ratio Variable

What term is used to describe the varied categories present in a nominal variable?

• Nominal Levels

• Nominal Groups

• Nominal Sets

• Nominal Classes