Question 1

When reading a well-designed table, one should be able to discern which of the following in relation to the numbers in the table?

Accepted Answer

A)  the topic and conclusions made from the study 
B)  the location, time period, and case type of a topic 
C)  the unit of measurement of all numbers in the table 
D)  the topic, context, units, categories, and data source 
A)  the topic and conclusions made from the study 
B)  the location, time period, and case type of a topic 
C)  the unit of measurement of all numbers in the table 
D)  the topic, context, units, categories, and data source D

Question 2

Provide an example of a case where you would use a spanner in a table. Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

An example of a case where you would use a spanner in a table is when assembling or repairing furniture. For instance, if you are putting together a table with metal legs, you may need to use a spanner to tighten the bolts that hold the legs in place. The spanner allows you to securely fasten the bolts, ensuring that the table is stable and safe to use. Without a spanner, it would be difficult to properly tighten the bolts, and the table may wobble or be at risk of collapsing. Therefore, using a spanner in this case is essential for ensuring the structural integrity of the table.

Question 3

When is a spanner placed across columns in a table?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most numbers are in the same units. 
B)  All numbers are for the same location. 
C)  Most values are for one-time period. 
D)  All numbers are for a common variable. 
A)  Most numbers are in the same units. 
B)  All numbers are for the same location. 
C)  Most values are for one-time period. 
D)  All numbers are for a common variable. A

Question 4

In a table showing credit score ranges of customers by county and income group, two cells for a particular county were shown as missing, even though the raw data were available for these cells. The measurement unit of the table was count of customers of a particular retail outlet. What could be the reason for not showing counts for the two cells?

Accepted Answer

There could be several reasons for the m

Question 5

What is the primary requirement of a self-contained table?

Accepted Answer

A)  Readers understand the source of all numbers. 
B)  The context and measurement unit is given. 
C)  The table defines pertinent terms and all variables. 
D)  Readers should not have to refer to another exhibit. 
A)  Readers understand the source of all numbers. 
B)  The context and measurement unit is given. 
C)  The table defines pertinent terms and all variables. 
D)  Readers should not have to refer to another exhibit.

Question 6

What is generally the purpose of a three-way table in presenting numbers?

Accepted Answer

A)  change in variable with change in two other variables individually 
B)  rate of change in three variables of a study shown individually 
C)  change in a variable with changes in two other variables together 
D)  fluctuation in three variables in a study taken two at a time 
A)  change in variable with change in two other variables individually 
B)  rate of change in three variables of a study shown individually 
C)  change in a variable with changes in two other variables together 
D)  fluctuation in three variables in a study taken two at a time

Question 7

A self-contained table is one which presents all the variables used in a research study, but not necessarily their data sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What does landscape layout of a table refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal dimension shorter than vertical dimension 
B)  vertical dimension shorter than horizontal dimension 
C)  horizontal and vertical dimensions of equal size 
D)  vertical dimension holds more than 15 columns 
A)  horizontal dimension shorter than vertical dimension 
B)  vertical dimension shorter than horizontal dimension 
C)  horizontal and vertical dimensions of equal size 
D)  vertical dimension holds more than 15 columns

Question 9

What does it mean to organize a table in empirical order?

Accepted Answer

A)  layout a table by multiple items in columns 
B)  organize a table by multiple items in rows ordinally 
C)  list items by ascending or descending numeric value 
D)  list items with the same measure in blocks or panels 
A)  layout a table by multiple items in columns 
B)  organize a table by multiple items in rows ordinally 
C)  list items by ascending or descending numeric value 
D)  list items with the same measure in blocks or panels

Question 10

The word "by" or the phrase "according to" in a table title often differentiates which two entities?

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent variable and ordinal variable 
B)  ordinal and nominal variable 
C)  dependent and independent variables 
D)  numeric and categorical variables 
A)  dependent variable and ordinal variable 
B)  ordinal and nominal variable 
C)  dependent and independent variables 
D)  numeric and categorical variables

Question 11

What would be a useful way of organizing a table containing data from an analysis of only two or three primary variables of interest?

Accepted Answer

A)  list the variables by their descending numeric frequency 
B)  organize the variables by their common measurement unit 
C)  layout independent variables by descending correlation factor 
D)  list dependent variable, then independent variables by importance 
A)  list the variables by their descending numeric frequency 
B)  organize the variables by their common measurement unit 
C)  layout independent variables by descending correlation factor 
D)  list dependent variable, then independent variables by importance

Question 12

What does the term "focused table" refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on objective of the topic 
B)  define the settings of the concept 
C)  focus on one aspect of the topic 
D)  define the source and context of values 
A)  focus on objective of the topic 
B)  define the settings of the concept 
C)  focus on one aspect of the topic 
D)  define the source and context of values

Question 13

A study of an electronic retailer concluded that gross sales of branches were associated with zip codes within a 5-mile radius of the branch, median household income of the county, and age-group of customers. Describe how you would organize a table of data from this study. Explain your reasoning.

Accepted Answer

To organize a table of data from this st

Question 14

If the measurement unit is the same for all values in a table, the measure may be stated in the title of the table.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To present data and results of a research study, what are the primary characteristics of an effective table?

Accepted Answer

An effective table for presenting data a

Question 16

Construct, with imaginary data or data of your choosing, a cross-tabulation with illustrative numbers as percentages. Discuss how the direction of percentage calculations changes with change in the denominator.

Accepted Answer

To construct a cross-tabulation with ill

Question 17

The researcher of a study would like to list the full form of abbreviations used and data source in the tables she is preparing to present her findings. Where should she place these in the tables?

Accepted Answer

A)  the title 
B)  column headings 
C)  footnote 
D)  row labels 
A)  the title 
B)  column headings 
C)  footnote 
D)  row labels

Question 18

Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of an effective table?

Accepted Answer

A)  The table explains the topic, context, and measurement unit of numbers. 
B)  The settings of the topic are clearly given in the table. 
C)  The table is focused on one topic and interpretation of its numbers. 
D)  The source and context of numbers are clearly explained in the table. 
A)  The table explains the topic, context, and measurement unit of numbers. 
B)  The settings of the topic are clearly given in the table. 
C)  The table is focused on one topic and interpretation of its numbers. 
D)  The source and context of numbers are clearly explained in the table.

Question 19

A table lists two nominal variables in rows with the categories within each variable given under the main variable label. The cells of the table percent frequency distribution of each of the two nominal variables by year. How would you better organize this table for ease of reading?

Accepted Answer

One way to better organize this table fo

Question 20

A focused table focuses on just one aspect of a concept or topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When reading a well-designed table, one should be able to discern which of the following in relation to the numbers in the table?

Provide an example of a case where you would use a spanner in a table. Explain your answer.

When is a spanner placed across columns in a table?

What is the primary requirement of a self-contained table?

What is generally the purpose of a three-way table in presenting numbers?

A self-contained table is one which presents all the variables used in a research study, but not necessarily their data sources.

What does landscape layout of a table refer to?

What does it mean to organize a table in empirical order?

The word "by" or the phrase "according to" in a table title often differentiates which two entities?

What would be a useful way of organizing a table containing data from an analysis of only two or three primary variables of interest?

What does the term "focused table" refer to?

A study of an electronic retailer concluded that gross sales of branches were associated with zip codes within a 5-mile radius of the branch, median household income of the county, and age-group of customers. Describe how you would organize a table of data from this study. Explain your reasoning.

If the measurement unit is the same for all values in a table, the measure may be stated in the title of the table.

To present data and results of a research study, what are the primary characteristics of an effective table?

Construct, with imaginary data or data of your choosing, a cross-tabulation with illustrative numbers as percentages. Discuss how the direction of percentage calculations changes with change in the denominator.

The researcher of a study would like to list the full form of abbreviations used and data source in the tables she is preparing to present her findings. Where should she place these in the tables?

Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of an effective table?

A table lists two nominal variables in rows with the categories within each variable given under the main variable label. The cells of the table percent frequency distribution of each of the two nominal variables by year. How would you better organize this table for ease of reading?

A focused table focuses on just one aspect of a concept or topic.

Introduction to Making Sense of Numbers

Foundational Concepts for Quantitative Research

Topic and Conceptualization

Measurement

Context

Working With Charts and Visualizations

Comparison Values, Contrast Sizes, and Standards

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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Exam 6: Working With Tables

When reading a well-designed table, one should be able to discern which of the following in relation to the numbers in the table?

Provide an example of a case where you would use a spanner in a table. Explain your answer.

When is a spanner placed across columns in a table?

What is the primary requirement of a self-contained table?

What is generally the purpose of a three-way table in presenting numbers?

A self-contained table is one which presents all the variables used in a research study, but not necessarily their data sources.

What does landscape layout of a table refer to?

What does it mean to organize a table in empirical order?

The word "by" or the phrase "according to" in a table title often differentiates which two entities?

What would be a useful way of organizing a table containing data from an analysis of only two or three primary variables of interest?

What does the term "focused table" refer to?

A study of an electronic retailer concluded that gross sales of branches were associated with zip codes within a 5-mile radius of the branch, median household income of the county, and age-group of customers. Describe how you would organize a table of data from this study. Explain your reasoning.

If the measurement unit is the same for all values in a table, the measure may be stated in the title of the table.

To present data and results of a research study, what are the primary characteristics of an effective table?

Construct, with imaginary data or data of your choosing, a cross-tabulation with illustrative numbers as percentages. Discuss how the direction of percentage calculations changes with change in the denominator.

The researcher of a study would like to list the full form of abbreviations used and data source in the tables she is preparing to present her findings. Where should she place these in the tables?

Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of an effective table?

A table lists two nominal variables in rows with the categories within each variable given under the main variable label. The cells of the table percent frequency distribution of each of the two nominal variables by year. How would you better organize this table for ease of reading?

A focused table focuses on just one aspect of a concept or topic.

Introduction to Making Sense of Numbers

Foundational Concepts for Quantitative Research

Topic and Conceptualization

Measurement

Context

Working With Charts and Visualizations

Comparison Values, Contrast Sizes, and Standards

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

Filters