Exam 12: Using Basic Descriptive Analysis, performing Population Estimates, and Testing Hypotheses

Values that are computed from information provided by a sample are referred to as the sample's parameter.

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Question 21

Data gathering is defined as the process of describing a dataset by computing a small number of statistics that characterize various aspects of the data.

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Question 22

The logic of hypothesis testing is that if we assume that the hypothesized value is the population parameter,then,at the 95 percent level of confidence,if we took 100 separate samples,the z value for 95 of those samples would fall between ±1.96.

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Question 23

Inference is a form of logic in which you make a general statement about an entire class based on what you have observed about a small set of members of that class.

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Question 24

The ________ is the arithmetic average of a set of numbers.

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Question 25

Suppose we wish to test the hypothesis that an internship program allows its interns to earn $2,750 per semester and let us assume that this hypothesis is,in fact,true.Which of the following best illustrates the logic of hypothesis testing at the 95% confidence level?

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Question 26

A 99 percent confidence interval allows us to say that if we took many samples from the population:

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Question 27

________ is the process of using sample information to compute an interval that describes the range of a parameter such as a population mean or the population percentage.

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Question 28

________ is a statistical procedure used to accept or reject the hypothesis based on sample evidence.

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Question 29

A parameter estimation is a statistical procedure used to accept or reject the hypothesis based on sample evidence.

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Question 30

Statistical concepts such as correlation and cross-tabulation are forms of ________ analysis.

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Question 31

In parameter estimation,a value such as the population mean is estimated based on a sample's mean and its size.

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Question 32

When reporting scale data to clients,which of the following descriptive measures should be absolutely included in a standard metric variable table?

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Question 33

Measures of variability are concerned with depicting the typical difference between the values in a set of values.

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Question 34

The ________ holds that our actual sample is one of the many theoretical samples comprising the assumed bell-shaped curve of possible sample results using the hypothesized value as the center of the bell-shaped distribution.

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Question 35

The standard error will increase if sample size is increased.

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Question 36

Parameter estimation is used to compare the sample statistic with what is believed to be the population value prior to undertaking the study.

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Question 37

A(n)________ is a tabulation of the number of times that each different value appears in a particular set of values.

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Question 38

Values that are computed from a complete census,which are considered to be precise and valid measures of the population,are referred to as parameters.

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Question 39

Statistical concepts such as t tests of differences and analysis of variance are forms of ________ analysis.

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Values that are computed from information provided by a sample are referred to as the sample's parameter.

Data gathering is defined as the process of describing a dataset by computing a small number of statistics that characterize various aspects of the data.

The logic of hypothesis testing is that if we assume that the hypothesized value is the population parameter,then,at the 95 percent level of confidence,if we took 100 separate samples,the z value for 95 of those samples would fall between ±1.96.

Inference is a form of logic in which you make a general statement about an entire class based on what you have observed about a small set of members of that class.

The ________ is the arithmetic average of a set of numbers.

Suppose we wish to test the hypothesis that an internship program allows its interns to earn $2,750 per semester and let us assume that this hypothesis is,in fact,true.Which of the following best illustrates the logic of hypothesis testing at the 95% confidence level?

A 99 percent confidence interval allows us to say that if we took many samples from the population:

________ is the process of using sample information to compute an interval that describes the range of a parameter such as a population mean or the population percentage.

________ is a statistical procedure used to accept or reject the hypothesis based on sample evidence.

A parameter estimation is a statistical procedure used to accept or reject the hypothesis based on sample evidence.

Statistical concepts such as correlation and cross-tabulation are forms of ________ analysis.

In parameter estimation,a value such as the population mean is estimated based on a sample's mean and its size.

When reporting scale data to clients,which of the following descriptive measures should be absolutely included in a standard metric variable table?

Measures of variability are concerned with depicting the typical difference between the values in a set of values.

The ________ holds that our actual sample is one of the many theoretical samples comprising the assumed bell-shaped curve of possible sample results using the hypothesized value as the center of the bell-shaped distribution.

The standard error will increase if sample size is increased.

Parameter estimation is used to compare the sample statistic with what is believed to be the population value prior to undertaking the study.

A(n)________ is a tabulation of the number of times that each different value appears in a particular set of values.

Values that are computed from a complete census,which are considered to be precise and valid measures of the population,are referred to as parameters.

Statistical concepts such as t tests of differences and analysis of variance are forms of ________ analysis.

Introduction to Marketing Research

The Marketing Research Industry

The Marketing Research Process Defining the Problem and Research Objectives

Research Design

Secondary Data Packaged Information

Utilizing Exploratory and Qualitative Research Techniques

Evaluating Survey Data Collection Methods

Understanding Measurement, developing Questions, and Designing the Questionnaire

Selecting the Sample

Determining the Size of a Sample

Dealing With Fieldwork and Data Quality

Implementing Basic Differences Tests

Making Use of Associations Tests

Understanding Regression Analysis Basics

Writing the Research Report

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