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Midterm Exam in MM 2210

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following denotes null hypothesis?

a)

H0H_0

b)

H0H^0

c)

HaH_a

d)

HaH^a

2.

Which of the following shows a null hypothesis?

a)

H0=kH_0=k

b)

Ho>kH_o>k

c)

H0<kH_0<k

3.

Which of the following denotes alternative hypothesis?

a)

H0H_0

b)

H0H^0

c)

HaH_a

d)

HaH^a

4.

Which of the following is NOT an option for an alternate hypothesis? 

a)
Ha = k
b)
Ha > k
c)
Ha < k
d)
Ha ≠ k
5.
The weight of the average 6th grade student's backpack (with books in it) is 18.4 lbs. The principal of the school thinks that the backpack does not weight 18.4 lbs. What is the null and alternate hypothesis? 
a)
H0 = 18.4
Ha = 18.4
b)
H0 = 18.4
Ha > 18.4
c)
H0 = 18.4
Ha < 18.4
d)
H0 = 18.4
Ha ≠ 18.4
6.

At the Chrysler manufacturing plant, there is a part that is supposed to weigh precisely 19 pounds. The engineers take a sample of parts and want to know if they meet the weight specifications. What are our null and alternative hypotheses?

a)

Ho : μ = 17, Ha : μ ≠ 19

b)

Ho : μ = 19, Ha : μ ≠ 19

c)

Ho : μ = 19, Ha : μ ≠ 17

d)

Ho : μ = 17, Ha : μ ≠ 17

7.

Find the null and alternative hypothesis.

A museum claims that its mean daily attendance is at least 300 people.

a)

H0: μ=300H_0:\ \mu=300  

H1: μ>300H_1:\ \mu>300  

b)

H0: μ300H_0:\ \mu\ne300   H1: μ>300H_1:\ \mu>300  

c)

H0: μ300H_0:\ \mu\ne300   H1: μ<300H_1:\ \mu<300  

d)

H0: μ=300H_0:\ \mu=300   H1: μ<300H_1:\ \mu<300  

8.

Find the null and alternative hypothesis.

According to a recent survey, 73% of college students did not use student loans to pay for college.

a)

H0: μ=73H_0:\ \mu=73  

H1: μ73H_1:\ \mu\ne73  

b)

H0: μ=73H_0:\ \mu=73   H1: μ>73H_1:\ \mu>73  

c)

H0: μ=73H_0:\ \mu=73   H1: μ<73H_1:\ \mu<73  

d)

H0: μ73H_0:\ \mu\ne73   H1: μ=73H_1:\ \mu=73  

9.

Nominal data is considered as

a)

categorical data

b)

continuous data

c)

discrete data

d)

numerical data

10.

Ordinal data can be ranked

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

ANOVA is used to test the strength of association between more than two variables.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

The Mann-Whitney test is a parametric test.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

13.

Which of the following is the Greek symbol chi?

a)

χ\chi

b)

λ\lambda

c)

α\alpha

d)

\infty

14.

Data analysis begins officially after the data are collected, screened, and entered a computer program for analysis.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

useful for organizing and summarizing data and provide a “picture” of the data.

a)

Descriptive Statistics

b)

Data Analysis

c)

Inferential Statistics

d)

Measurement Instruments

16.

it is not important and necessary to examine differences between and among the mean scores of groups so that inferences can be made from a smaller group (sample) to the population of interest.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

inferential statistical procedures are useful to explain data that result from research processes.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

are coded with numbers so that they may be treated statistically.

a)

Interval and likert scale

b)

Ordinal Scales

c)

Nominal variables

d)

Ration Scale

19.

Qualitative research involves a large number of respondents.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Qualitative research involves controlling and manipulating variables.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Quantitative and qualitative methods can be used in conducting one particular piece of research.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Using someone else's work to help you without their permission is:

a)

plagiarism

b)

periodical

c)

research

d)

cite

23.

This contains and lists all of your citations for information you used in your research:

a)

research paper format

b)

bibliography / works cited

c)

parenthetical citation (in-line citation)

d)

publisher

24.
Wikipedia is a credible source for information.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Research aimed at gathering an in-depth understanding of an issue by way of open ended questioning, non-statisitical research techniques, or value-based observations.
This describes which of the following?
a)
Quantitative Research
b)
Qualitative Research
26.

This refers to a particular procedure or set of procedures applied in conducting a research or study.

a)

Introduction

b)

Review of Related Literature

c)

Methodology

d)

Findings, Results and Recommendations

27.

A remark, statement or comment based on something one has seen, heard or noticed.

a)

Hearsay

b)

Gossip

c)

Observation

d)

Noticed Actions

28.

This refers to the information or content from different sources related to the topic.

a)

Literature

b)

Methodology

c)

References

d)

Sources

29.
A hypothesis is a(n):
a)
testable prediction that gives direction to research
b)
•way to organize facts.
c)
process of linking facts to deeper principles
d)
set of principles that explains newly discovered facts
30.

Sir Joyce wants to improve the students' attendance in the different school activities. He would like to see if reinforcements can improve the attendance. He gathered the students' attendance before and after their exposure to reinforcements.

a)

descriptive

b)

correlational

c)

experimental

d)

quasi-experimental

31.

Renna wanted to find out the satisfaction level of her customers regarding her newly renovated restaurant. She asked her customers to answer a satisfaction survey. She, then, interviewed her customers and identified the common patterns of their responses.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Correlational

c)

Experimental

32.

Which statement cannot be considered as a definition of research?

a)

It is a process of gathering information in a scientific manner to solve a problem.

b)

It is a disciplined inquiry, directed toward the clarification and/or resolution (or both) of a problem.

c)

It is a scientific investigation that includes collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data.

d)

It is a process of inquiry that involves an indefinite method or process of finding clarifications to a given topic

33.

The following are goals of research, except ______________

a)

improvement of the quality of life

b)

prevention of the expansion of new knowledge

c)

discovery of new facts about known phenomena

d)

improvements of existing ways to develop new products

34.

True or False

Quantitative research is easier to prove scientifically than qualitative research. In qualitative research biases and prejudice are easy to occur.

a)

True

b)

False

35.
which of the following methods would be useful if you wanted to find out the politial view of  1000 people
a)
interview 
b)
case study 
c)
survey 
d)
field research
36.

What is a research sample?

a)

a group of people who represent a larger population.

b)

research that involves the pursuit of knowledge in a systematic way

c)

the people a researcher wants to study

d)

a measure of how things are related to one another

37.
Quantitative research uses numerical data.
a)
True
b)
False
38.

This classification of research attempts to describe systematically a situation, problem, phenomena, service or program, or provides information about, say, living condition of a community, or describe attitudes towards issue.

a)

Experimental research

b)

Correlational research

c)

Quasi-Experimental research

d)

Descriptive research

39.

This type of research attempts to discover or establish the existence of a relationship/interdependence between two or more aspects of a situation.

a)

Correlational Research

b)

Descriptive Research

c)

Experimental Research

d)

Quasi-Experimental Research

40.

Designing a research is thinking____________________.

a)

critically

b)

skilfully

c)

literally

d)

imaginatively

41.

Which of the following are the leading indicators of the occurrences of experimental design?

a)

Pre-test and post-test

b)

Randomization and variable control

c)

Treatment or intervention and condition

d)

Experimental and control group

42.

A type of variable that is treated as intervention of a research problem is __________.

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Antecedent Variable

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Intervening Variable

43.

It deals with the collection and interpretation of data to describe its characteristics.

a)

Descriptive Statistics

b)

Inferential Statistics

44.

This is the subset of a population

(a)  

45.

This is an attribute that describes an entity such as a person, place or a thing and the value that variable take may vary from one entity to another.

a)

Variable

b)

Sample

c)

Parameter

d)

Population

46.

If the quantitative variable can take only an at most countable number of values, then such data is called _________.

a)

Continuous Data

b)

Discrete Data

47.

The quantitative variable that can take all the possible values within a range is called ________.

a)

Continuous Data

b)

Discrete Data

48.

This Sampling technique uses randomization to make sure that every element of the population gets an equal chance to be part of the selected sample.

a)

Probability Sampling

b)

Non-Probability Sampling

49.

This technique divides the elements of the population into small subgroups based on the similarity in such a way that the elements within the group are homogeneous and heterogeneous among the other subgroups formed.

a)

Simple Random Sampling

b)

Cluster Sampling

c)

Stratified Sampling

d)

Systematic Sampling

50.

In this sampling, all elements are put together in a sequence first where each element has the equal chance of being selected.

a)

Systematic Sampling

b)

Stratified Sampling

c)

Cluster Sampling

d)

Simple Random Sampling

51.

In this sampling, the samples are selected based on the availability. This method is used when the availability of sample is rare and also costly.

a)

Purposive Sampling

b)

Convenience Sampling

c)

Snowball Sampling

d)

Cluster Sampling

52.

The following are uses of line graphs EXCEPT

a)

When you want to show trends. For example, how house prices have increased over time.

b)

When you want to make predictions based on a data history over time.

c)

When comparing two or more different variables, situations, and information over a given period of time.

d)

When showing percentage or proportional data.

53.

It is an X-Y diagram that shows a relationship between two variables. It is used to plot data points on a vertical and a horizontal axis. The purpose is to show how much one variable affects another.

a)

Histogram

b)

Distribution Curve

c)

Bar Graph

d)

Scatter Plot

54.

Jessica has five grades from assessments and quizzes. They are all weighted equally. If her grades are 50, 70, 88, 70, and 88, what is her current average grade?

a)

71

b)

72

c)

73

d)

74

55.

Calculate the population standard deviation of the following data set. (Round to 2 decimal places) {10, 12, 14, 16, 22, 17}\left\{10,\ 12,\ 14,\ 16,\ 22,\ 17\right\}  

(a)  

56.

Find the median.

12, 5, 9, 18, 24, 27, 5, 1, 25, 14

(a)  

57.

In this sampling, the members of the population is divided into groups based on geographical area.

a)

Simple Random Sampling

b)

Stratified Sampling

c)

Cluster Sampling

d)

Systematic Sampling

58.

True or False: The graphical form of the probability distribution for a continuous random variable X is a smooth bell-shaped curve.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

59.

In this sampling technique, all members of the population are known

a)

Probability Sampling

b)

Non-Probability Sampling

60.

Range is the product between the highest score and the lowest score in a distribution.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

61.

What is data?

a)

Observation that have been collected and gathered through reliable sources to achieve the goal of the study

b)

A portion or subset taken from a population

c)

The complete collection of objects or individuals under study

d)

Statement drawn for a population based on sample

62.

State the level of measurement for the variable below;


Children in elementary school are evaluated and classified as non-readers (0), beginning readers (1), grade level readers (2), or advanced readers (3). The classification is done in order to place them in reading groups.

a)

Nominal

b)

Ordinal

c)

Interval

d)

Ratio

63.

State the level of measurement for the variable below;


During a clinical interview, survivors of a tornado are asked to state “no” or “yes” to whether they have experienced specific symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the past week. The number “0” is assigned to “no” and the number “1” is assigned to “yes”.

a)

Nominal

b)

Ordinal

c)

Interval

d)

Ratio

64.

State the level of measurement for the variable below;


Emory University wants to know which dormitories the students prefer. The administration counts the number of applications for each dorm. Administrators assign a rank to each dorm based on the number of applications received.

a)

Nominal

b)

Ordinal

c)

Interval

d)

Ratio

65.

Descriptive or inferential?


The national average annual medicine expenditure per person is $1052 (Source: The Greensburg Tribune Review).

a)

Descriptive

b)

Inferential

66.

Descriptive or inferential?


By 2040 at least 3.5 billion people will run short of water (World Future Society).

a)

Descriptive

b)

Inferential

67.

Find the mean.

12, 5, 9, 18, 24, 27, 5, 1, 25, 14

(a)  

68.

Find the mode.

12, 5, 9, 18, 24, 27, 5, 1, 25, 14

(a)  

69.

The data in the picture:

a)

is negatively skewed

b)

positively skewed

c)

symmetrical

70.

Which of the graph shows negative kurtosis value?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

none of the above

71.

The distribution is _________ skewed.

a)

positively

b)

negatively

c)

not

d)

normal

72.

How peak or how flat is the curve in the middle distribution refers to the _______.

a)

skewness

b)

kurtosis

c)

bimodal

d)

median

73.

If the distribution is symmetric about mean then the skewness is

a)

0

b)

1

c)

positive

d)

negative

74.

Which measure is used to determine whether the distribution is heavy-tailed or light-tailed?

a)

skewness

b)

kurtosis

c)

variance

d)

standard deviation

75.

Items are more closely clustered around the mean

a)

Mesokurtic

b)

Leptokurtic

c)

Platykurtic

76.

Tail extends farther to the right than to the left

a)

Positively skewed

b)

Negatively skewed

c)

Mesokurtic

d)

Leptokurtic

77.
Describing the shape of a data set that is a mirror image one both sides of the center point.
a)
symmetric
b)
unimodal
c)
skewed
d)
uniform
78.

A group of students take an exam in statistics using Quiziz. They made grades of 99, 91, 88, 79, 81, 85, 86, 80, 95, 78, 83, 93, and 82. What is the range for this sample grades.

a)

23

b)

20

c)

22

d)

21

79.

It is defined as the square root of the variance.

a)

coefficient of variation

b)

midrange

c)

standard deviation

d)

kurtosis

80.

If the distribution is symmetric about mean then the skewness is

a)

0

b)

1

c)

positive

d)

negative

81.

Differentiate between parametric and non-parametric statistics. (10 pts)

4 lines
82.

Differentiate between independent and dependent variables. (10 pts)

4 lines