Question 1

Which of the following is not accurate concerning the construction of explanatory bivariate tables?

Accepted Answer

A)  the cases are divided into groups according to attributes of the independent variable 
B)  each of the subgroups is then described in terms of attributes of the dependent variable 
C)  the table is read by comparing the independent variable subgroups with one another in terms of a given attribute of the dependent variable 
D)  if the table is percentaged down, read down and if the table is percentaged across, read across 
A)  the cases are divided into groups according to attributes of the independent variable 
B)  each of the subgroups is then described in terms of attributes of the dependent variable 
C)  the table is read by comparing the independent variable subgroups with one another in terms of a given attribute of the dependent variable 
D)  if the table is percentaged down, read down and if the table is percentaged across, read across D

Question 2

Empirical research is first a logical rather than a mathematical operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In #43 above,what is the median number of hours studied?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  5 
D)  10 
A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  5 
D)  10 B

Question 4

Which of the following is not true concerning the use of multivariate tables?

Accepted Answer

A)  they are constructed in the same manner as bivariate tables 
B)  they include only one independent variable 
C)  the dependent variable is explained in terms of more than one independent variable 
D)  they include more than one independent variable 
A)  they are constructed in the same manner as bivariate tables 
B)  they include only one independent variable 
C)  the dependent variable is explained in terms of more than one independent variable 
D)  they include more than one independent variable

Question 5

When we use regression analysis,we are finding the regression equation that represents the geometrical line that comes closest to the distribution of points.This can be illustrated in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the regression equation Y = a + bX allows us to infer values of X when we know the value of Y 
B)  the regression equation Y = a + bX allows us to infer values of Y when we know the value of X 
C)  the regression equation requires that we know the values of X, Y, a and b when we begin doing the analysis 
D)  the regression equation has little, if anything, to do with the understanding of the distribution of points in a data set 
A)  the regression equation Y = a + bX allows us to infer values of X when we know the value of Y 
B)  the regression equation Y = a + bX allows us to infer values of Y when we know the value of X 
C)  the regression equation requires that we know the values of X, Y, a and b when we begin doing the analysis 
D)  the regression equation has little, if anything, to do with the understanding of the distribution of points in a data set

Question 6

Which of the following represent discrete nominal or ordinal variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  race 
C)  speed limit 
D)  ranks in a police department 
A)  age 
B)  race 
C)  speed limit 
D)  ranks in a police department

Question 7

Compare and contrast the primary measures of central tendency (Mode,Median,Mean).What do each of these measures tell us about data?

Accepted Answer

The primary measures of central tendency

Question 8

Dr.Jones wanted to display the findings of the sentences given in his local courthouse on one summer day.If the sentences,displayed in months,were 10,18,24,36,18,70,30,then which of the following measures of central tendency is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  the mean is 24 
B)  the median is 24 
C)  the mode is 24 
D)  mean, median, and mode are the same 
A)  the mean is 24 
B)  the median is 24 
C)  the mode is 24 
D)  mean, median, and mode are the same

Question 9

Which of the following is not a guideline for the presentation of tabular data?

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no need to display information about missing data, include only that information which pertains to the independent and dependent variables 
B)  when using percentages in a table, the base on which the percentages are computed should be indicated 
C)  a heading or title for the table should be given that succinctly describes what is contained in the table 
D)  the attributes of each variable should be clearly indicated 
A)  there is no need to display information about missing data, include only that information which pertains to the independent and dependent variables 
B)  when using percentages in a table, the base on which the percentages are computed should be indicated 
C)  a heading or title for the table should be given that succinctly describes what is contained in the table 
D)  the attributes of each variable should be clearly indicated

Question 10

Which of the following is not accurate concerning empirical research?

Accepted Answer

A)  empirical research is a logical rather than a mathematical operation 
B)  mathematics is a convenient and efficient language 
C)  statistics is the applied branch of mathematics 
D)  empirical research is free of validity problems 
A)  empirical research is a logical rather than a mathematical operation 
B)  mathematics is a convenient and efficient language 
C)  statistics is the applied branch of mathematics 
D)  empirical research is free of validity problems

Question 11

Univariate analysis and subgroup comparisons focus on describing variables while bivariate analysis focuses upon people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Compare and contrast bivariate analysis and multivariate analysis.Be sure to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Accepted Answer

Bivariate analysis and multivariate anal

Question 13

A(n)__________ indicates what percentage of cases that fall at or below some value.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ indicates what percentage of cases that...

Question 14

Which of the following represent a continuous interval/ratio variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender 
B)  race 
C)  age 
D)  religious affiliation 
A)  gender 
B)  race 
C)  age 
D)  religious affiliation

Question 15

Because extremes in a distribution (a very large or very small number)can impact the mean,it is usually important to examine measures of dispersion about the mean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Crime rates are:

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive 
B)  explanatory 
C)  inferential 
D)  exploratory 
A)  descriptive 
B)  explanatory 
C)  inferential 
D)  exploratory

Question 17

__________statistics help researchers form conclusions from their observations usually forming conclusions about a population from the study of a sample drawn from it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________statistics help researchers form conclusions from their...

Question 18

As a measure of dispersion, ______________is described as the average amount of variation about the mean.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a measure of dispersion, ______________is described...

Question 19

While the linear regression model is important for descriptive purposes,its predictive value is limited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When we generalize from samples to larger populations we use _____________statistics to test the significance of an observed relationship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When we generalize from samples to larger...

Which of the following is not accurate concerning the construction of explanatory bivariate tables?

Empirical research is first a logical rather than a mathematical operation.

In #43 above,what is the median number of hours studied?

Which of the following is not true concerning the use of multivariate tables?

When we use regression analysis,we are finding the regression equation that represents the geometrical line that comes closest to the distribution of points.This can be illustrated in which of the following?

Which of the following represent discrete nominal or ordinal variables?

Compare and contrast the primary measures of central tendency (Mode,Median,Mean).What do each of these measures tell us about data?

Dr.Jones wanted to display the findings of the sentences given in his local courthouse on one summer day.If the sentences,displayed in months,were 10,18,24,36,18,70,30,then which of the following measures of central tendency is accurate?

Which of the following is not a guideline for the presentation of tabular data?

Which of the following is not accurate concerning empirical research?

Univariate analysis and subgroup comparisons focus on describing variables while bivariate analysis focuses upon people.

Compare and contrast bivariate analysis and multivariate analysis.Be sure to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each.

A(n)__________ indicates what percentage of cases that fall at or below some value.

Which of the following represent a continuous interval/ratio variable?

Because extremes in a distribution (a very large or very small number)can impact the mean,it is usually important to examine measures of dispersion about the mean.

Crime rates are:

__________statistics help researchers form conclusions from their observations usually forming conclusions about a population from the study of a sample drawn from it.

As a measure of dispersion, ______________is described as the average amount of variation about the mean.

While the linear regression model is important for descriptive purposes,its predictive value is limited.

When we generalize from samples to larger populations we use _____________statistics to test the significance of an observed relationship.

Crime Criminal-Justice And-Scientific-Inquiry

Theory and Criminal Justice Research

Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

General Issues In Research Design

Concepts Operationalization And-Measurement

Measuring-Crime

Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs

Sampling

Survey Research and Other Ways of Asking Questions

Qualitative-Interviewing

Field-Research

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Exam 14: Interpreting-Data

Which of the following is not accurate concerning the construction of explanatory bivariate tables?

Empirical research is first a logical rather than a mathematical operation.

In #43 above,what is the median number of hours studied?

Which of the following is not true concerning the use of multivariate tables?

When we use regression analysis,we are finding the regression equation that represents the geometrical line that comes closest to the distribution of points.This can be illustrated in which of the following?

Which of the following represent discrete nominal or ordinal variables?

Compare and contrast the primary measures of central tendency (Mode,Median,Mean).What do each of these measures tell us about data?

Dr.Jones wanted to display the findings of the sentences given in his local courthouse on one summer day.If the sentences,displayed in months,were 10,18,24,36,18,70,30,then which of the following measures of central tendency is accurate?

Which of the following is not a guideline for the presentation of tabular data?

Which of the following is not accurate concerning empirical research?

Univariate analysis and subgroup comparisons focus on describing variables while bivariate analysis focuses upon people.

Compare and contrast bivariate analysis and multivariate analysis.Be sure to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each.

A(n)__________ indicates what percentage of cases that fall at or below some value.

Which of the following represent a continuous interval/ratio variable?

Because extremes in a distribution (a very large or very small number)can impact the mean,it is usually important to examine measures of dispersion about the mean.

Crime rates are:

__________statistics help researchers form conclusions from their observations usually forming conclusions about a population from the study of a sample drawn from it.

As a measure of dispersion, ______________is described as the average amount of variation about the mean.

While the linear regression model is important for descriptive purposes,its predictive value is limited.

When we generalize from samples to larger populations we use _____________statistics to test the significance of an observed relationship.

Crime Criminal-Justice And-Scientific-Inquiry

Theory and Criminal Justice Research

Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

General Issues In Research Design

Concepts Operationalization And-Measurement

Measuring-Crime

Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs

Sampling

Survey Research and Other Ways of Asking Questions

Qualitative-Interviewing

Field-Research

Agency Records Content Analysis And Secondary Data

Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis

Filters