Question 1

1) In a bar chart:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not too important to show that the Y axis does not start at zero 
B)  It important to show that the Y axis does not start at zero 
C)  The Y axis very rarely starts at zero 
D)  The Y axis must start at zero 
A)  It is not too important to show that the Y axis does not start at zero 
B)  It important to show that the Y axis does not start at zero 
C)  The Y axis very rarely starts at zero 
D)  The Y axis must start at zero B

Question 2

9) A frequency polygon:

Accepted Answer

A)  Shows the mean of each column of a histogram 
B)  Shows the class interval columns of a histogram 
C)  Shows the peaks of class intervals of a histogram 
D)  Shows the standard deviation of each column of a histogram 
A)  Shows the mean of each column of a histogram 
B)  Shows the class interval columns of a histogram 
C)  Shows the peaks of class intervals of a histogram 
D)  Shows the standard deviation of each column of a histogram C

Question 3

7) In a bar chart:

Accepted Answer

A)  Columns cannot be combined to represent values on two or more variables 
B)  Columns can combined to represent values on two or more variables but some kind of legend must be provided 
C)  Columns can be combined to represent values on two or more variables and a legend is not always necessary 
D)  If columns for two or more variables are combined the chart becomes a histogram 
A)  Columns cannot be combined to represent values on two or more variables 
B)  Columns can combined to represent values on two or more variables but some kind of legend must be provided 
C)  Columns can be combined to represent values on two or more variables and a legend is not always necessary 
D)  If columns for two or more variables are combined the chart becomes a histogram B

Question 4

4) In a histogram:

Accepted Answer

A)  Columns can represent percentages 
B)  Columns can only represent frequencies 
C)  Spaces are not required where there are no members of a category on the x axis 
D)  Columns do not have to be joined together 
A)  Columns can represent percentages 
B)  Columns can only represent frequencies 
C)  Spaces are not required where there are no members of a category on the x axis 
D)  Columns do not have to be joined together

Question 5

6) When putting charts into reports:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is better to make them as colourful as possible 
B)  It is better to make them as busy as possible 
C)  It is better to include as many as possible 
D)  It is better to keep them as simple as possible 
A)  It is better to make them as colourful as possible 
B)  It is better to make them as busy as possible 
C)  It is better to include as many as possible 
D)  It is better to keep them as simple as possible

Question 6

2) The following stem and leaf chart shows that in the data set: $$\begin{array} { | l l } 
\hline \text { Stem } & \text { Leaf } \
0 & 5 \
1 & \
2 & 129 \
3 & 344555569 \
4 & 00122235667778 \
5 & 0112223333444556677889 \
6 & 000112456677777899 \
7 & 1344578 \
8 & 01 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  There were four scores between 20 and 29 
B)  There were three scores of 42 
C)  There were four scores of 60 
D)  There were some scores of 82 or more 
A)  There were four scores between 20 and 29 
B)  There were three scores of 42 
C)  There were four scores of 60 
D)  There were some scores of 82 or more

Question 7

3) A problem with the chart shown below is that: Figure 1 Mean reading times (secs.) for trained and untrained groups

Accepted Answer

A)  The X axis labelling is inadequate 
B)  The Y axis labelling is inadequate 
C)  The Y axis starts from zero 
D)  The two bar columns should be joined together 
A)  The X axis labelling is inadequate 
B)  The Y axis labelling is inadequate 
C)  The Y axis starts from zero 
D)  The two bar columns should be joined together

Question 8

10) A stem and leaf chart:

Accepted Answer

A)  Does not show the raw data of a data set but creates a histogram shape 
B)  Shows the raw data of a data set but also creates a histogram shape 
C)  Shows the raw data of a data set but does not create a histogram shape 
D)  Does not show the raw data of a data set nor does it create a histogram
Shape 
A)  Does not show the raw data of a data set but creates a histogram shape 
B)  Shows the raw data of a data set but also creates a histogram shape 
C)  Shows the raw data of a data set but does not create a histogram shape 
D)  Does not show the raw data of a data set nor does it create a histogram
Shape

Question 9

5) A bar chart representing scores from a substantial number of people:

Accepted Answer

A)  Can be drawn where each column represents one individual's score 
B)  Cannot be drawn where each column represents one individual's score 
C)  Is inappropriate if each column represents one individual's score 
D)  Is aesthetically pleasing if each column represents one individual's score 
A)  Can be drawn where each column represents one individual's score 
B)  Cannot be drawn where each column represents one individual's score 
C)  Is inappropriate if each column represents one individual's score 
D)  Is aesthetically pleasing if each column represents one individual's score

Question 10

8) Which of the following is true:

Accepted Answer

A)  Box plots are based on the median and interquartile range of a data set 
B)  Box plots are based on the mean and interquartile range of a data set 
C)  Box plots are based on the mean and standard deviation of a data set 
D)  Box plots are based on the median and standard deviation of a data set 
A)  Box plots are based on the median and interquartile range of a data set 
B)  Box plots are based on the mean and interquartile range of a data set 
C)  Box plots are based on the mean and standard deviation of a data set 
D)  Box plots are based on the median and standard deviation of a data set

1) In a bar chart:

9) A frequency polygon:

7) In a bar chart:

4) In a histogram:

6) When putting charts into reports:

2) The following stem and leaf chart shows that in the data set: Stem Leaf 0 5 1 2 129 3 344555569 4 00122235667778 5 0112223333444556677889 6 000112456677777899 7 1344578 8 01

3) A problem with the chart shown below is that: Figure 1 Mean reading times (secs.) for trained and untrained groups

10) A stem and leaf chart:

5) A bar chart representing scores from a substantial number of people:

8) Which of the following is true:

Psychology, Science and Research

Measuring People Variables, Samples and the Qualitative Critique

Experiments and Experimental Designs in Psychology

Validity in Psychological Research

Quasi-Experiments and Non-Experiments

Observational Methods Watching and Being With People

Interview Methods Asking People Direct Questions

Psychological Tests and Measurement Scales

Comparison Studies Cross-Sectional, Longitudinal and Cross-Cultural Studies

Qualitative Approaches in Psychology

Ethical Issues in Psychological Research

Analysing Qualitative Data

Statistics Organising the Data

Frequencies and Distributions

Significance Testing Was It a Real Effect

Testing for Differences Between Two Samples

Tests for Categorical Variables and Frequency Tables

Correlation

Regression and Multiple Regression

Multi-Level Analysis Differences Between More Than Two Conditions Anova

Multi-Factorial Anova Designs

Anova for Repeated Measures Designs

Choosing a Significance Test for Your Data

Planning Your Practical and Writing up Your Report

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Exam 14: Graphical Representation of Data

1) In a bar chart:

9) A frequency polygon:

7) In a bar chart:

4) In a histogram:

6) When putting charts into reports:

2) The following stem and leaf chart shows that in the data set: Stem Leaf 0 5 1 2 129 3 344555569 4 00122235667778 5 0112223333444556677889 6 000112456677777899 7 1344578 8 01

3) A problem with the chart shown below is that: Figure 1 Mean reading times (secs.) for trained and untrained groups

10) A stem and leaf chart:

5) A bar chart representing scores from a substantial number of people:

8) Which of the following is true:

Psychology, Science and Research

Measuring People Variables, Samples and the Qualitative Critique

Experiments and Experimental Designs in Psychology

Validity in Psychological Research

Quasi-Experiments and Non-Experiments

Observational Methods Watching and Being With People

Interview Methods Asking People Direct Questions

Psychological Tests and Measurement Scales

Comparison Studies Cross-Sectional, Longitudinal and Cross-Cultural Studies

Qualitative Approaches in Psychology

Ethical Issues in Psychological Research

Analysing Qualitative Data

Statistics Organising the Data

Frequencies and Distributions

Significance Testing Was It a Real Effect

Testing for Differences Between Two Samples

Tests for Categorical Variables and Frequency Tables

Correlation

Regression and Multiple Regression

Multi-Level Analysis Differences Between More Than Two Conditions Anova

Multi-Factorial Anova Designs

Anova for Repeated Measures Designs

Choosing a Significance Test for Your Data

Planning Your Practical and Writing up Your Report

Filters