Question 1

The lowest value of a percentile distribution is first percentile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The precision level of dimensions of a widget has been set to .0001 cm (centimeters) by the quality department of a manufacturing company. What type of measure is used for these dimensions? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The type of measure used for these dimen

Question 3

What does the term "level" refer to, in the context of numbers?

Accepted Answer

A)  level of measurement 
B)  numeric value of a measure 
C)  level of aggregation of a unit 
D)  system of measurement 
A)  level of measurement 
B)  numeric value of a measure 
C)  level of aggregation of a unit 
D)  system of measurement

Question 4

What is a "real" number?

Accepted Answer

A)  a number with a positive value 
B)  a number with no decimals 
C)  a discrete valued number 
D)  a number with or without decimals 
A)  a number with a positive value 
B)  a number with no decimals 
C)  a discrete valued number 
D)  a number with or without decimals

Question 5

A student's SAT score was placed in the 75th percentile. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The raw score received by the student was 75 points. 
B)  The student scored higher than 74% of examinees.. 
C)  The sat score obtained by the student was 75%. 
D)  The student scored higher than 75% of examinees. 
A)  The raw score received by the student was 75 points. 
B)  The student scored higher than 74% of examinees.. 
C)  The sat score obtained by the student was 75%. 
D)  The student scored higher than 75% of examinees.

Question 6

Explain the importance of interpreting the scale of a rating correctly. With the help of an example, show the consequences of misinterpreting the scale.

Accepted Answer

Interpreting the scale of a rating corre

Question 7

What kind of measure is associated with a retail savings account bank balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  count 
B)  integer 
C)  real 
D)  rating 
A)  count 
B)  integer 
C)  real 
D)  rating

The lowest value of a percentile distribution is first percentile.

The precision level of dimensions of a widget has been set to .0001 cm (centimeters) by the quality department of a manufacturing company. What type of measure is used for these dimensions? Explain your answer.

What does the term "level" refer to, in the context of numbers?

What is a "real" number?

A student's SAT score was placed in the 75th percentile. What does this indicate?

Explain the importance of interpreting the scale of a rating correctly. With the help of an example, show the consequences of misinterpreting the scale.

What kind of measure is associated with a retail savings account bank balance?

Introduction to Making Sense of Numbers

Foundational Concepts for Quantitative Research

Topic and Conceptualization

Measurement

Context

Working With Tables

Working With Charts and Visualizations

Comparison Values, Contrast Sizes, and Standards

Distributions and Associations

Bias

Causality

Uncertainty of Numeric Estimates

Communicating Quantitative Research

The Role of Research Methods in Making Sense of Numbers

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Exam 9: Numbers, Comparisons, and Calculations

The lowest value of a percentile distribution is first percentile.

The precision level of dimensions of a widget has been set to .0001 cm (centimeters) by the quality department of a manufacturing company. What type of measure is used for these dimensions? Explain your answer.

What does the term "level" refer to, in the context of numbers?

What is a "real" number?

A student's SAT score was placed in the 75th percentile. What does this indicate?

Explain the importance of interpreting the scale of a rating correctly. With the help of an example, show the consequences of misinterpreting the scale.

What kind of measure is associated with a retail savings account bank balance?

Introduction to Making Sense of Numbers

Foundational Concepts for Quantitative Research

Topic and Conceptualization

Measurement

Context

Working With Tables

Working With Charts and Visualizations

Comparison Values, Contrast Sizes, and Standards

Distributions and Associations

Bias

Causality

Uncertainty of Numeric Estimates

Communicating Quantitative Research

The Role of Research Methods in Making Sense of Numbers

Filters