Question 1

When employing inferential statistics, which tradition within theory of science do we adhere to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constructivism 
B)  Positivism 
C)  Hermeneutics 
D)  Interpretivism 
A)  Constructivism 
B)  Positivism 
C)  Hermeneutics 
D)  Interpretivism B

Question 2

In a normal distribution, what percentage of the observations fall within 1.96 standard deviations from the mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  90% 
B)  95% 
C)  97.5% 
D)  99% 
A)  90% 
B)  95% 
C)  97.5% 
D)  99% B

Question 3

What is the positivist assumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Observations and experience depend on the perspective of the observer 
B)  The patterns of interest are a product of our own making 
C)  The world consists of regularities that can be measured and explained 
D)  You cannot acquire knowledge from studying the world 
A)  Observations and experience depend on the perspective of the observer 
B)  The patterns of interest are a product of our own making 
C)  The world consists of regularities that can be measured and explained 
D)  You cannot acquire knowledge from studying the world C

Question 4

Within probability theory, what does probability (or p-) values tell us?

Accepted Answer

A)  The probability of being wring when we confirm a null hypothesis 
B)  The probability of being correct when we reject a null hypothesis 
C)  The probability of being mistaken when we reject a null hypothesis 
D)  The probability of being right when we confirm a null hypothesis 
A)  The probability of being wring when we confirm a null hypothesis 
B)  The probability of being correct when we reject a null hypothesis 
C)  The probability of being mistaken when we reject a null hypothesis 
D)  The probability of being right when we confirm a null hypothesis

Question 5

When you are investigating a full population, you are generalizing within?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stochastic model theory 
B)  Probability theory 
C)  Statistical theory 
D)  The law of large numbers 
A)  Stochastic model theory 
B)  Probability theory 
C)  Statistical theory 
D)  The law of large numbers

When employing inferential statistics, which tradition within theory of science do we adhere to?

In a normal distribution, what percentage of the observations fall within 1.96 standard deviations from the mean?

What is the positivist assumption?

Within probability theory, what does probability (or p-) values tell us?

When you are investigating a full population, you are generalizing within?

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When employing inferential statistics, which tradition within theory of science do we adhere to?

In a normal distribution, what percentage of the observations fall within 1.96 standard deviations from the mean?

What is the positivist assumption?

Within probability theory, what does probability (or p-) values tell us?

When you are investigating a full population, you are generalizing within?

Introduction to STATA

Simple Bivariate Regression

Multiple Regression

Dummy-Variable Regression

Interaction/Moderation Effects Using Regression

Linear Regression Assumptions and Diagnostics

Logistic Regression

Survival Analysis

Multilevel Analysis

Panel Data Analysis

Time-Series Analysis

Exploratory Factor Analysis

Structural Equation Modelling and Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Advanced Statistical Techniques

Programming and Dynamic Reporting Using STATA

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