Question 1

In ____________ hypothesis testing, someone uses something observed to see if it agrees with or goes against the belief about that topic.

Accepted Answer

A)  observation 
B)  descriptive 
C)  visual 
D)  subjective 
E)  intuitive 
A)  observation 
B)  descriptive 
C)  visual 
D)  subjective 
E)  intuitive

Question 2

A 99 percent confidence interval allows us to say that if we took many, many samples from the population:

Accepted Answer

A)  all of the samples would contain a range that included the population parameter. 
B)  99 percent of the samples would contain a range that included the population parameter. 
C)  99 percent of the samples would allow us to estimate the mean within + 1 percent. 
D)  1 percent of the samples would contain a range that included the population parameter. 
E)  1 percent of the samples would allow us to estimate the mean with + 1 percent. 
A)  all of the samples would contain a range that included the population parameter. 
B)  99 percent of the samples would contain a range that included the population parameter. 
C)  99 percent of the samples would allow us to estimate the mean within + 1 percent. 
D)  1 percent of the samples would contain a range that included the population parameter. 
E)  1 percent of the samples would allow us to estimate the mean with + 1 percent.

Question 3

If you were investigating the percentage of high school students who eat at the local Subway, the percentage, because it is derived from the sample, is the sample finding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Directional hypotheses contain statements of "greater than" or "less than."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An important sample value used in making estimates about population parameters is sample size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If many, many samples were taken and the sample findings for all of these samples were plotted as a frequency distribution, it would approximate a bell-shaped curve called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Central Limit Theorem. 
B)  normal curve. 
C)  sampling distribution. 
D)  parameter distribution. 
E)  findings distribution. 
A)  Central Limit Theorem. 
B)  normal curve. 
C)  sampling distribution. 
D)  parameter distribution. 
E)  findings distribution.

Question 7

In order to estimate a population percentage, all that is needed is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  standard error and level of confidence. 
B)  sample percentage and sample size. 
C)  sample percentage and level of confidence. 
D)  sample mean and same size. 
E)  same mean and level of confidence. 
A)  standard error and level of confidence. 
B)  sample percentage and sample size. 
C)  sample percentage and level of confidence. 
D)  sample mean and same size. 
E)  same mean and level of confidence.

Question 8

The standard error is a measure of the variability in the sampling distribution based on what is believed would occur if a multitude of independent samples were taken from the same population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Suppose we wish to test the hypothesis that an internship program allows its interns to earn $2,750 per semester and let us assume that this hypothesis is, in fact, true. Which of the following best illustrates the logic of hypothesis testing at the 95% confidence level?

Accepted Answer

A)  From among 100 samples, 95 percent of them would generate means that fell within + 1.96 z scores. 
B)  From among 100 samples, 98 percent of them would generate means that fell within + 2.58 z scores. 
C)  From among 100 samples, 95 percent of them would generate means that fell within + 2.58 z scores. 
D)  From among 100 samples, 99 percent of them would generate means that fell within + 1.96 z scores. 
E)  From among 95 samples, 100 percent of them would generate means that fell within + 1.96 z scores. 
A)  From among 100 samples, 95 percent of them would generate means that fell within + 1.96 z scores. 
B)  From among 100 samples, 98 percent of them would generate means that fell within + 2.58 z scores. 
C)  From among 100 samples, 95 percent of them would generate means that fell within + 2.58 z scores. 
D)  From among 100 samples, 99 percent of them would generate means that fell within + 1.96 z scores. 
E)  From among 95 samples, 100 percent of them would generate means that fell within + 1.96 z scores.

Question 10

Values that are computed from a complete census, using all members of the population, and are considered precise, valid, true measures of the population are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Greek parameters. 
B)  Roman parameters. 
C)  statistics. 
D)  population facts. 
E)  parameters. 
A)  Greek parameters. 
B)  Roman parameters. 
C)  statistics. 
D)  population facts. 
E)  parameters.

Question 11

When a statement about the population parameter is made based on prior knowledge, assumptions, or intuition, this is a hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following refers to a measure of the variability in a population based on the variability found in the sample?

Accepted Answer

A)  variance 
B)  standard variance 
C)  standard error 
D)  confidence error 
E)  standard difference 
A)  variance 
B)  standard variance 
C)  standard error 
D)  confidence error 
E)  standard difference

Question 13

A toy store owner hypothesizes that parents spend less than $100 on toys per visit to her store. This is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothesis. 
B)  directional hypothesis. 
C)  negative hypothesis. 
D)  positive hypothesis. 
E)  alternative hypothesis. 
A)  hypothesis. 
B)  directional hypothesis. 
C)  negative hypothesis. 
D)  positive hypothesis. 
E)  alternative hypothesis.

Question 14

Regardless of whether a percentage hypothesis or an average hypothesis is being used, the interpretation of a hypothesis test is:

Accepted Answer

A)  subject to debate. 
B)  directly linked to the sampling distribution concept. 
C)  difficult to justify. 
D)  infallible. 
E)  up to the client. 
A)  subject to debate. 
B)  directly linked to the sampling distribution concept. 
C)  difficult to justify. 
D)  infallible. 
E)  up to the client.

Question 15

Ping Golf, Inc. conducts a study in which they use a probability sample of 600 golfers. They examine the data from the sample and calculate that 28 percent of them own Ping golf clubs. The 28 percent is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the average. 
B)  the sample finding. 
C)  the mean. 
D)  the population parameter. 
E)  the confidence interval. 
A)  the average. 
B)  the sample finding. 
C)  the mean. 
D)  the population parameter. 
E)  the confidence interval.

Question 16

The standard error will increase if sample size is increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The z value is agreed by statisticians to be more proper than the t value when the sample is large.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Hypothesis testing is a statistical procedure used to accept or reject the hypothesis, based on sample information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

___________ is the process of using sample information to compute an interval that describes the range of a parameter such as a population mean or the population percentage.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sample estimation 
B)  Hypothesis testing 
C)  Parameter estimation 
D)  Confidence analysis 
E)  Regression analysis 
A)  Sample estimation 
B)  Hypothesis testing 
C)  Parameter estimation 
D)  Confidence analysis 
E)  Regression analysis

Question 20

To estimate a population parameter, you need to know the sample finding, which is a percentage derived from sample data of a metric question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In ____________ hypothesis testing, someone uses something observed to see if it agrees with or goes against the belief about that topic.

A 99 percent confidence interval allows us to say that if we took many, many samples from the population:

If you were investigating the percentage of high school students who eat at the local Subway, the percentage, because it is derived from the sample, is the sample finding.

Directional hypotheses contain statements of "greater than" or "less than."

An important sample value used in making estimates about population parameters is sample size.

If many, many samples were taken and the sample findings for all of these samples were plotted as a frequency distribution, it would approximate a bell-shaped curve called the:

In order to estimate a population percentage, all that is needed is the:

The standard error is a measure of the variability in the sampling distribution based on what is believed would occur if a multitude of independent samples were taken from the same population.

Suppose we wish to test the hypothesis that an internship program allows its interns to earn $2,750 per semester and let us assume that this hypothesis is, in fact, true. Which of the following best illustrates the logic of hypothesis testing at the 95% confidence level?

Values that are computed from a complete census, using all members of the population, and are considered precise, valid, true measures of the population are called:

When a statement about the population parameter is made based on prior knowledge, assumptions, or intuition, this is a hypothesis.

Which of the following refers to a measure of the variability in a population based on the variability found in the sample?

A toy store owner hypothesizes that parents spend less than $100 on toys per visit to her store. This is a(n):

Regardless of whether a percentage hypothesis or an average hypothesis is being used, the interpretation of a hypothesis test is:

Ping Golf, Inc. conducts a study in which they use a probability sample of 600 golfers. They examine the data from the sample and calculate that 28 percent of them own Ping golf clubs. The 28 percent is:

The standard error will increase if sample size is increased.

The z value is agreed by statisticians to be more proper than the t value when the sample is large.

Hypothesis testing is a statistical procedure used to accept or reject the hypothesis, based on sample information.

___________ is the process of using sample information to compute an interval that describes the range of a parameter such as a population mean or the population percentage.

To estimate a population parameter, you need to know the sample finding, which is a percentage derived from sample data of a metric question.

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Exam 11: Population Estimates and Hypothesis Testing

In ____________ hypothesis testing, someone uses something observed to see if it agrees with or goes against the belief about that topic.

A 99 percent confidence interval allows us to say that if we took many, many samples from the population:

If you were investigating the percentage of high school students who eat at the local Subway, the percentage, because it is derived from the sample, is the sample finding.

Directional hypotheses contain statements of "greater than" or "less than."

An important sample value used in making estimates about population parameters is sample size.

If many, many samples were taken and the sample findings for all of these samples were plotted as a frequency distribution, it would approximate a bell-shaped curve called the:

In order to estimate a population percentage, all that is needed is the:

The standard error is a measure of the variability in the sampling distribution based on what is believed would occur if a multitude of independent samples were taken from the same population.

Suppose we wish to test the hypothesis that an internship program allows its interns to earn $2,750 per semester and let us assume that this hypothesis is, in fact, true. Which of the following best illustrates the logic of hypothesis testing at the 95% confidence level?

Values that are computed from a complete census, using all members of the population, and are considered precise, valid, true measures of the population are called:

When a statement about the population parameter is made based on prior knowledge, assumptions, or intuition, this is a hypothesis.

Which of the following refers to a measure of the variability in a population based on the variability found in the sample?

A toy store owner hypothesizes that parents spend less than $100 on toys per visit to her store. This is a(n):

Regardless of whether a percentage hypothesis or an average hypothesis is being used, the interpretation of a hypothesis test is:

Ping Golf, Inc. conducts a study in which they use a probability sample of 600 golfers. They examine the data from the sample and calculate that 28 percent of them own Ping golf clubs. The 28 percent is:

The standard error will increase if sample size is increased.

The z value is agreed by statisticians to be more proper than the t value when the sample is large.

Hypothesis testing is a statistical procedure used to accept or reject the hypothesis, based on sample information.

___________ is the process of using sample information to compute an interval that describes the range of a parameter such as a population mean or the population percentage.

To estimate a population parameter, you need to know the sample finding, which is a percentage derived from sample data of a metric question.

Introducing Marketing Research

The Marketing Research Process

Research Design

Using Secondary Data and Online Information Databases

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Data Collection Methods

Survey Measurement Scales

Questionnaire Design

Sampling

Data Collection and Basic Descriptive Statistics

Testing of Differences

Relationships Between Variables

Communicating the Research Results

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