Question 1

Which test is used to compare the results of multiple related groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tukey 
B)  Repeated Measures ANOVA 
C)  Linear Regression 
D)  None of these 
A)  Tukey 
B)  Repeated Measures ANOVA 
C)  Linear Regression 
D)  None of these B

Question 2

Nominal and ordinal data are considered types of continuous data?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

When studying the relationship between test performance and length of sleep (the night befor e), which type of measurement is being examined?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mode 
B)  Standard Deviation 
C)  t-test 
D)  Measure of association 
A)  Mode 
B)  Standard Deviation 
C)  t-test 
D)  Measure of association D

Question 4

To use nonparametric statistical tests, which principle must be assumed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distribution that is not normal 
B)  Typically used with ratio and interval data 
C)  Both Distribution that is not normal & Typically used with ratio and interval data are true 
D)  None of these are true 
A)  Distribution that is not normal 
B)  Typically used with ratio and interval data 
C)  Both Distribution that is not normal & Typically used with ratio and interval data are true 
D)  None of these are true

Question 5

The standard deviation is the most commonly reported measure of variability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Standard deviation is the difference between the highest and lowest scores in the data set.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) is a variant of ANOVA that allows for an adjustment of extraneous, additional, or undesired variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What type of data is visual acuity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nominal 
B)  Ordinal 
C)  Interval 
D)  Ratio 
A)  Nominal 
B)  Ordinal 
C)  Interval 
D)  Ratio

Question 9

Which of the following tests can be used with ordinal data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tukey 
B)  ANOVA 
C)  Regression 
D)  Mann-Whitney 
A)  Tukey 
B)  ANOVA 
C)  Regression 
D)  Mann-Whitney

Question 10

What is a primary objective when evaluating data analysis of a study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Familiarize yourself with the study's types of data 
B)  Understand how the study's conclusions flow from the results and statistical tests 
C)  Both Familiarize yourself with the study's types of data & Understand how the study's conclusions flow from the results and statistical tests 
D)  None of these 
A)  Familiarize yourself with the study's types of data 
B)  Understand how the study's conclusions flow from the results and statistical tests 
C)  Both Familiarize yourself with the study's types of data & Understand how the study's conclusions flow from the results and statistical tests 
D)  None of these

Question 11

Which measure can be calculated for nominal, ordinal, ratio, and interval data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Range 
B)  Mode 
C)  Mean 
D)  Median 
A)  Range 
B)  Mode 
C)  Mean 
D)  Median

Question 12

Which two measurements are considered measures of central tendency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Median and range 
B)  Standard error and standard deviation 
C)  Mode and mean 
D)  All of these 
A)  Median and range 
B)  Standard error and standard deviation 
C)  Mode and mean 
D)  All of these

Question 13

Which is the most basic level of measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nominal data 
B)  Ordinal data 
C)  Ratio data 
D)  Interval data 
A)  Nominal data 
B)  Ordinal data 
C)  Ratio data 
D)  Interval data

Question 14

Which is an example of a ratio measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight 
B)  Preference scales 
C)  Temperature 
D)  None of these 
A)  Weight 
B)  Preference scales 
C)  Temperature 
D)  None of these

Question 15

When making a statistical decision, the researcher fails to reject the null hypothesis if the value of p is < alpha.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which type of data provides the strongest statistical analysis in a well-designed study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nominal 
B)  Ratio 
C)  Correlational 
D)  Descriptive 
A)  Nominal 
B)  Ratio 
C)  Correlational 
D)  Descriptive

Question 17

Which of the following tests hypotheses using nominal (categorical) data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chi Square 
B)  t-test 
C)  Mean Comparisons 
D)  Correlation 
A)  Chi Square 
B)  t-test 
C)  Mean Comparisons 
D)  Correlation

Question 18

Which statistic is used to measure multiple independent variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chi-squared 
B)  t-test 
C)  Kendall's rank correlation 
D)  MANOVA 
A)  Chi-squared 
B)  t-test 
C)  Kendall's rank correlation 
D)  MANOVA

Question 19

Which test is used to examine the strength of the linear relationship between two interval or ratio variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mann-Whitney 
B)  Regression analysis 
C)  Tukey 
D)  Pearson's product moment 
A)  Mann-Whitney 
B)  Regression analysis 
C)  Tukey 
D)  Pearson's product moment

Question 20

Which statement is true regarding meta-analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meta-analysis is a type of process used to for statistical integration of the results of several studies to reach an independent conclusion. 
B)  It is precise, rigorous, and quantifies the decision making about a question 
C)  Both Meta-analysis is a type of process used to for statistical integration of the results of several studies to reach an independent conclusion and It is precise, rigorous, and quantifies the decision making about a question are true 
D)  None of these are true 
A)  Meta-analysis is a type of process used to for statistical integration of the results of several studies to reach an independent conclusion. 
B)  It is precise, rigorous, and quantifies the decision making about a question 
C)  Both Meta-analysis is a type of process used to for statistical integration of the results of several studies to reach an independent conclusion and It is precise, rigorous, and quantifies the decision making about a question are true 
D)  None of these are true

Which test is used to compare the results of multiple related groups?

Nominal and ordinal data are considered types of continuous data?

When studying the relationship between test performance and length of sleep (the night befor e), which type of measurement is being examined?

To use nonparametric statistical tests, which principle must be assumed?

The standard deviation is the most commonly reported measure of variability.

Standard deviation is the difference between the highest and lowest scores in the data set.

Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) is a variant of ANOVA that allows for an adjustment of extraneous, additional, or undesired variables.

What type of data is visual acuity?

Which of the following tests can be used with ordinal data?

What is a primary objective when evaluating data analysis of a study?

Which measure can be calculated for nominal, ordinal, ratio, and interval data?

Which two measurements are considered measures of central tendency?

Which is the most basic level of measurement?

Which is an example of a ratio measurement?

When making a statistical decision, the researcher fails to reject the null hypothesis if the value of p is < alpha.

Which type of data provides the strongest statistical analysis in a well-designed study?

Which of the following tests hypotheses using nominal (categorical) data?

Which statistic is used to measure multiple independent variables?

Which test is used to examine the strength of the linear relationship between two interval or ratio variables?

Which statement is true regarding meta-analysis?

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Exam 11: Data Analysis

Which test is used to compare the results of multiple related groups?

Nominal and ordinal data are considered types of continuous data?

When studying the relationship between test performance and length of sleep (the night befor e), which type of measurement is being examined?

To use nonparametric statistical tests, which principle must be assumed?

The standard deviation is the most commonly reported measure of variability.

Standard deviation is the difference between the highest and lowest scores in the data set.

Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) is a variant of ANOVA that allows for an adjustment of extraneous, additional, or undesired variables.

What type of data is visual acuity?

Which of the following tests can be used with ordinal data?

What is a primary objective when evaluating data analysis of a study?

Which measure can be calculated for nominal, ordinal, ratio, and interval data?

Which two measurements are considered measures of central tendency?

Which is the most basic level of measurement?

Which is an example of a ratio measurement?

When making a statistical decision, the researcher fails to reject the null hypothesis if the value of p is < alpha.

Which type of data provides the strongest statistical analysis in a well-designed study?

Which of the following tests hypotheses using nominal (categorical) data?

Which statistic is used to measure multiple independent variables?

Which test is used to examine the strength of the linear relationship between two interval or ratio variables?

Which statement is true regarding meta-analysis?

Introduction

Regulatory Protection of Human Subjects in Research

The Research Problem

Review of the Literature

The Systematic Review

Methodology

Survey Research

Qualitative Research

Community-Based Participatory Research

Clinical Investigations

Exploring Statistics Comparing Differences in Health Care

The Results Section

The Discussion Section

References

Writing and Publishing in the Health Professions

Interpreting the Language

Filters