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QUIZ #1 - BUSINESS RESEARCH QUIZ - STATS TERMS

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Dispersion measures?
a)
The scatterness of a set of observations
b)
The concentration of a set of observations
c)
Both a) and b)
d)
Neither a) and b)
2.

Identify as NC (Negative Correlation), PC (Positive Correlation) OR NO (No Correlation).The nicer you treat your employees, the higher their pay will be.

(a)  

3.

Identify as NC (Negative Correlation), PC (Positive Correlation) OR NO (No Correlation).The less you advertise your business, the fewer new clients you get.

(a)  

4.

Identify as NC (Negative Correlation), PC (Positive Correlation) OR NO (No Correlation).When a dog eats a lot, it's ability to have puppies increases.

(a)  

5.

Nominal data are categorized according to labels which are purely descriptive & they don't provide any quantitative or numeric value.

a)
True
b)
False
6.

Every time you drink milk, you shoot it out of your nose. You have an intolerance to milk. This is an example of (a)   ?

7.
Business research facilitate the managerial decision making process for the aspects of
a)
Marketing
b)
Human resource
c)
Finance
d)
All of the above
8.
If biasness includes into the research process, then the value of the research is
a)
Same
b)
Increased
c)
Reduced
d)
Higher
9.
Which of the following is false regarding Dispersion?
a)
Reveals how items are spread out on either side of the centre
b)
Indicates high or low uniformity of the items
c)
It serve to locate the distribution
d)
Difference or variation among the values
10.
The average of the squared deviations from the arithmetic mean is called the?
a)
Mean deviation
b)
Variance
c)
Standard deviation
d)
Quartile deviation
11.
The scatter in a series of values about the average is called:
a)
Central tendency
b)
Dispersion
c)
Skewness
d)
Symmetry
12.
Measures of central tendency are?
a)
Inferential statistics that identify the best single value for representing a set of data
b)
Descriptive statistics that identify the spread of the scores in a data set.
c)
Inferential statistics that identify the spread of the scores in a data set.
d)
Descriptive statistics that identify the best single value for representing a set of data
13.
The ______________ of a sample is the middle value when the data are arranged in ascending or descending rank order.
a)
Mean
b)
Mode
c)
Median
d)
Range
14.
Suppose a researcher is concerned with a nominal scale that identifies users versus nonusers of S-Mart's Loyalty cards. The measure of central tendency appropriate to this scale is the?
a)
average
b)
Median
c)
Mode
d)
Mean
15.
Which of the following statements regarding a researcher’s use of inferential statistics is true?
a)
We usually need to take several samples to obtain a good estimate of the population values.
b)
It is best to measure every member of a population if possible.
c)
Descriptive statistics from a sample are used to estimate the characteristics of the population.
d)
A random sample provides a perfect estimate of the population values.
16.
Inferential statistics are useful for?
a)
Observing natural behavior
b)
Construct validity
c)
Determining the probability of something
d)
Interviews
17.
When quantitative data spread about an average value and the degree matters. This is called?
a)
Dispersion
b)
Flatness
c)
Variation
d)
Skewnes
18.
A batsman scores the following number of runs in 6 innings: 91, 65, 60, 107, 60, and 55. Calculate the mean runs scored in an inning.
a)
47
b)
90
c)
46
d)
73
19.

What do you think your weight might have been when you were born? Responses to this question would be (a)   data. Nominal, Ordinal, Interval OR Ratio.

20.

Courts had an employee list the serial numbers of all the washing machines in the store. They were lsited as follows:SR-50000SR-50001SR-50002SR-50003Indicate whether the data is Nominal, Ordinal, Interval OR Ratio.

(a)  

21.

What differentiates Interval from Ratio data?

(a)  

22.

When listed, GPA of several students can be an example of which data measurement scale?

(a)  

23.

Customers were asked to list their zip codes on a questionnaire. zip codes ranged from 10523 - 25653Indicate whether the data is Nominal, Ordinal, Interval OR Ratio.

(a)  

24.

Jack's credit score is 500 and Jill's is 750. Indicate whether the data is Nominal, Ordinal, Interval OR Ratio.

(a)  

25.

Describe what you would like to accomplish through your Ideal Weight Program (Select all that apply).Lose WeightGain weightImprove strength and conditioningImprove cardiovascular conditionImprove flexibilityImprove my overall health Improve sleep Avoid taking medicationsBe pain freeIndicate whether the data is Nominal, Ordinal, Interval OR Ratio.

(a)  

26.

Identify as NC (Negative Correlation), PC (Positive Correlation) OR NO (No Correlation).A student who is always absent at school has a decrease in grades.

(a)  

27.

b. How was your customer service experience at FLOW? Indicate whether data is Nominal, Ordinal, Interval OR Ratio. GoodNeutralBad

(a)  

28.

Indicate whether data is Nominal, Ordinal, Interval OR Ratio. How was your customer service experience?

(a)  

29.

Customers were asked to list their zip codes on a questionnaire. zip codes ranged from 10523 - 25653Indicate whether the data is Nominal, Ordinal, Interval OR Ratio.

(a)  

30.

Time is an example of?

(a)  

31.

This is an example of (a)   ? The flower pot in the living room is red. The flower pot on the porch is red. The Flower pot in the bedroom is red. All the flower pots in the house are red.

32.

(a)   are variables that hold precisely two distinct values.

33.

If you increase the amount of water given to a plant, (then) the plant will grow more each day. This is an example of (a)   ?

34.

Identify as NC (Negative Correlation), PC (Positive Correlation) OR NO (No Correlation).The less money you save, the less secure you feel financially.

(a)  

35.

Identify as NC (Negative Correlation), PC (Positive Correlation) OR NO (No Correlation).The more you study, the better your grades are.

(a)  

36.

All fish can breathe under water. All Salmons are fish. Therefore, Salmons can breathe under water. This is an example of (a)   ?

37.

Jack has been to my home for christmas day for the past 5 years. Jack will definitely be at my house this christmas. This is an example of?

(a)  

38.

Customers were asked to list their phone numbers on a questionnaire. 25 phone numbers were listed. Indicate whether the data is Nominal, Ordinal, Interval OR Ratio.

(a)  

39.

Obtuse angles are more than 90 degrees. This angle is 100 degrees, so it must be an Obtuse angle. This is an example of (a)   ?

40.

Identify as NC (Negative Correlation) OR PC (Positive Correlation).The more funds you invest in your business, the more employees will leave work early.

(a)