Statistical Analysis Quiz

Which of the following is a tool for gathering data in numerical form?

• Structured interviews

• Observations

• Likert scales

• Case studies

What is the main purpose of quantitative measures?

• To provide in-depth descriptions

• To gather data in numerical form

• To observe phenomena

• To conduct interviews

Which of the following is NOT a type of data collection measure mentioned?

• Qualitative measures

• Quantitative measures

• Observational measures

• Both qualitative and quantitative measures

What is the term for a scatterplot where the data points do not follow any specific trend?

• Positive Correlation

• Negative Correlation

• No Correlation

• Random Correlation

What does a scatterplot with a downward slope indicate about the relationship between variables?

• Positive Correlation

• Negative Correlation

• No Correlation

• Neutral Correlation

What is the purpose of using percentiles in assessments?

• To find the average score

• To determine the highest score

• To indicate the value below which a given percentage of observations fall

• To find the lowest score

What is the process of evaluating a scholarly work by other experts called?

• Replication

• Statistical analysis

• Peer review

• Experimentation

What does replication in research involve?

• Changing the conditions of the study

• Repeating a study under the same conditions

• Publishing the study in multiple journals

• Conducting the study with different variables

Why are experiments judged based on statistical significance?

• To ensure they are published

• To determine if results are due to random chance

• To verify the sample size

• To confirm the study's funding

What does statistical significance help determine in a study?

• The study's funding requirements

• The likelihood of random chance affecting results

• The number of researchers involved

• The publication date