Question 1

For an interval variable, the class or group of the comparison value is known as the comparison group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A researcher analyzing the efficacy of waste management systems in Ukraine, referenced a study published by the United Nations on historical waste management practices by former Soviet Union countries. What is this reference to the UN study termed as?

Accepted Answer

A)  external standard 
B)  target reference 
C)  benchmark values 
D)  study citation 
A)  external standard 
B)  target reference 
C)  benchmark values 
D)  study citation

Question 3

A contrast size is the difference in units between an independent quantitative variable and the associated outcome variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A reference value is the value of an independent variable against which other values of that variable is to be compared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A comparison of values for two time points or periods is called a temporal comparison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the Goldilocks problem with the help of an example.

Accepted Answer

The Goldilocks problem refers to the cha

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true with regard to characteristics of standards? Choose the best answer.

Accepted Answer

A)  measurement units, location, time period 
B)  historical records of international body 
C)  patterns, records, cycles, benchmarks 
D)  target values, cyclical patterns, units, time 
A)  measurement units, location, time period 
B)  historical records of international body 
C)  patterns, records, cycles, benchmarks 
D)  target values, cyclical patterns, units, time

Question 8

What is the meaning of the phrase "seasonal adjustment?"

Accepted Answer

A)  a spike in value of a variable every season 
B)  a constant subtracted from a numeric value 
C)  a correction to a value to remove seasonal patterns 
D)  an adjustment to correct a wrong value of a variable 
A)  a spike in value of a variable every season 
B)  a constant subtracted from a numeric value 
C)  a correction to a value to remove seasonal patterns 
D)  an adjustment to correct a wrong value of a variable

For an interval variable, the class or group of the comparison value is known as the comparison group.

A researcher analyzing the efficacy of waste management systems in Ukraine, referenced a study published by the United Nations on historical waste management practices by former Soviet Union countries. What is this reference to the UN study termed as?

A contrast size is the difference in units between an independent quantitative variable and the associated outcome variable.

A reference value is the value of an independent variable against which other values of that variable is to be compared.

A comparison of values for two time points or periods is called a temporal comparison.

Describe the Goldilocks problem with the help of an example.

Which of the following statements is true with regard to characteristics of standards? Choose the best answer.

What is the meaning of the phrase "seasonal adjustment?"

Introduction to Making Sense of Numbers

Foundational Concepts for Quantitative Research

Topic and Conceptualization

Measurement

Context

Working With Tables

Working With Charts and Visualizations

Numbers, Comparisons, and Calculations

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Exam 8: Comparison Values, Contrast Sizes, and Standards

For an interval variable, the class or group of the comparison value is known as the comparison group.

A researcher analyzing the efficacy of waste management systems in Ukraine, referenced a study published by the United Nations on historical waste management practices by former Soviet Union countries. What is this reference to the UN study termed as?

A contrast size is the difference in units between an independent quantitative variable and the associated outcome variable.

A reference value is the value of an independent variable against which other values of that variable is to be compared.

A comparison of values for two time points or periods is called a temporal comparison.

Describe the Goldilocks problem with the help of an example.

Which of the following statements is true with regard to characteristics of standards? Choose the best answer.

What is the meaning of the phrase "seasonal adjustment?"

Introduction to Making Sense of Numbers

Foundational Concepts for Quantitative Research

Topic and Conceptualization

Measurement

Context

Working With Tables

Working With Charts and Visualizations

Numbers, Comparisons, and Calculations

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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