Exam 2: Basic Mathematical and Measurement Concepts

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Consider the following points on a scale: Consider the following points on a scale:   If the scale upon which points A , B , C , and D are shown is an ordinal scale, we can meaningfully say _________. If the scale upon which points A , B , C , and D are shown is an ordinal scale, we can meaningfully say _________.

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It is standard practice to carry all intermediate calculations to four more decimal places than will be reported in the final answer.

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Given the following set of numbers, X 1 = 2, X 2 = 4, X 3 = 6, X 4 = 10 , what is the value of X 42 ?

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1/2 + 1/4 equals _______.

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In the race mentioned in question 26, a comparison of each runner's finishing time would represent a(n) _________.

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Define real limits of a continuous variable.

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What are the four types of scales and what mathematical operations can be done with each?

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A nutritionist uses a scale that measures weight to the nearest 0.01 grams. A slice of cheese weighs 0.35 grams on the scale. The true weight of the cheese _________.

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A fundamental property of a nominal scale is equivalence.

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The average number of children in a classroom is an example of a discrete variable.

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What is a discrete variable? Give an example.

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Given the following set of numbers, X 1 = 2, X 2 = 4, X 3 = 6, X 4 = 10 , what is the value of ( Σ X )/ N ?

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If the remainder of a number = If the remainder of a number =   , we always round the last digit up. , we always round the last digit up.

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With an ordinal scale one cannot be certain that the magnitude of the distance between any two adjacent points is the same.

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Define ratio scale.

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How does an interval scale differ from an ordinal scale?

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The number 83.476499 rounded to three decimal places is _________.

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A therapist measures the difference between two clients. If the therapist can say that Rebecca's score is higher than Sarah's, but can't specify how much higher, the measuring scale used must have been a(an)_______ scale.

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An ordinal scale possesses the attributes of magnitude and equal interval.

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Given the data X 1 = 1, X 2 = 4, X 3 = 5, X 4 = 8, X 5 = 10, evaluate Σ X.

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