QM1 PASS: Week 1 Content

Which of the following is an example of using data?

• Watching a movie

• Using reviews to choose a restaurant for lunch

• Reading a book

• Playing a video game

The purpose of using statistical inference and samples in the course is to:

• collect data from the entire population.

• make predictions and generalizations about a population based on a sample.

• ensure that every individual in the population is surveyed.

• eliminate the need for data analysis.

What is Statistical Inference?

• A method of collecting data

• A method of analyzing data

• A method of drawing conclusions from data

• A method of presenting data

Where can you get help for learning QM1?

• Ed Discussion

• Consultations

• Tutors

• All of the above

• PASS sessions

What can we tell about the results of an election based on a Poll?

• Polls can predict the winner with certainty.

• Polls provide an estimate of the election outcome.

• Polls have no relation to election results.

• Polls always show the exact vote count.

Which of the following is an example of a population?

• Students enrolled in QM1 in 2024 Semester 2.

• A random sample of students from QM1.

• A group of students who attended a workshop.

• A survey of 100 students from QM1.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sample?

• Population Mean

• Sample Mean (X̄)

• Population Standard Deviation

• None of the above

Which of the following is an example of a sample?

• All students in a university

• 20 randomly selected QM1 students from 2024 Semester 2

• Entire population of a city

• All customers of an online store

Which of the following is an example of Qualitative Data?

• Number of children in a family

• PASS Leader's favourite dog breed

• None of the above

• Waiting time at a medical practice.

Methods of data visualization and statistical analysis can vary based on the ______.

• type of data

• size of data

• colour of data

• source of data