Question 1

What is the median in the following set of numbers: 1,16,35,14,7

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 35 
C) 14 
D) 7 
A) 1 
B) 35 
C) 14 
D) 7 C

Question 2

This measure is the most comprehensive measure of variability,giving an "average" difference between all scores and the mean.It is called what?

Accepted Answer

A) median 
B) standard deviation 
C) Z-score 
D) mode 
A) median 
B) standard deviation 
C) Z-score 
D) mode B

Question 3

A researcher gathering his/her own data needs to convert raw data into a computer-friendly format or engage in data coding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The spread around the center of a distribution can be measured three ways.The ______ gives the highest and lowest ends of a set of numbers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The spread around the center of a...

Question 5

A type II error

Accepted Answer

A) is falsely accepting a null hypothesis. 
B) is the same as a type I error. 
C) is falsely rejecting a null hypothesis. 
D) None of the answer options are correct. 
A) is falsely accepting a null hypothesis. 
B) is the same as a type I error. 
C) is falsely rejecting a null hypothesis. 
D) None of the answer options are correct.

Question 6

A measure of spread around the center of distribution that gives the researcher the score at a specific place within the distribution is called a(n)______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A measure of spread around the center...

Question 7

If a researcher demands a very high standard of significance,he may make a mistake,saying there is no relationship in the population when in reality one exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What three aspects of a bivariate relationship are revealed in a scattergram?

Accepted Answer

form,direc

Question 9

Statistical significance indicates

Accepted Answer

A) the probability of finding a relationship in sample data when there is none in the population. 
B) the probability of not finding a relationship in sample data when there is none in the population. 
C) the probability of not finding a relationship in sample data when there is one in the population. 
D) the probability of finding a relationship in sample data when there is one in the population. 
A) the probability of finding a relationship in sample data when there is none in the population. 
B) the probability of not finding a relationship in sample data when there is none in the population. 
C) the probability of not finding a relationship in sample data when there is one in the population. 
D) the probability of finding a relationship in sample data when there is one in the population.

Question 10

What is the purpose of multiple regression analysis? What two things does it tell a researcher?

Accepted Answer

Multiple regression is used for analysis

Question 11

____ is one of the most widely used statistical techniques for nonexperimental data analysis in professional research reports.

Accepted Answer

Multiple r

Question 12

Variation can be measured in three ways: range,percentile,and

Accepted Answer

A) mean. 
B) median. 
C) standard deviation. 
D) mode. 
A) mean. 
B) median. 
C) standard deviation. 
D) mode.

Question 13

Covariation and statistical independence are the same concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What does a .01 level of significance mean?

Accepted Answer

It means that results are not due to cha

Question 15

What are three measures of central tendency?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are three measures of central tendency?...

Question 16

Discuss measurements used in distribution around the center of a curve: range,percentile,standard deviation,and Z-score.

Accepted Answer

Range is simplest,it consists of the lar

Question 17

Many naturally occurring phenomena fit the ______ curve when data points are plotted.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many naturally occurring phenomena fit the ______...

Question 18

Multiple Regression Analysis results tell the researcher two things,the percentage of prediction accuracy and the

Accepted Answer

A) length of time to calculate. 
B) standard deviation. 
C) scattergram accuracy. 
D) size and direction of effects. 
A) length of time to calculate. 
B) standard deviation. 
C) scattergram accuracy. 
D) size and direction of effects.

Question 19

Bivariate relationships vary in their degree of ______.A very precise relationship occurs when all the cases fit right along the line that indicates the relationship and direction.The amount of spread among the points on the graph indicates ______(same as above).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bivariate relationships vary in their degree of...

Question 20

Mr.Marsh discovers that the measure of association is zero in his data relationship.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A) He should stop the study right away and refuse to publish. 
B) It means that there is statistical independence.The variables do not covary. 
C) He has made a mistake in his data collection. 
D) It means that there is strong covariation. 
A) He should stop the study right away and refuse to publish. 
B) It means that there is statistical independence.The variables do not covary. 
C) He has made a mistake in his data collection. 
D) It means that there is strong covariation.

What is the median in the following set of numbers: 1,16,35,14,7

This measure is the most comprehensive measure of variability,giving an "average" difference between all scores and the mean.It is called what?

A researcher gathering his/her own data needs to convert raw data into a computer-friendly format or engage in data coding.

The spread around the center of a distribution can be measured three ways.The ______ gives the highest and lowest ends of a set of numbers.

A type II error

A measure of spread around the center of distribution that gives the researcher the score at a specific place within the distribution is called a(n)______.

If a researcher demands a very high standard of significance,he may make a mistake,saying there is no relationship in the population when in reality one exists.

What three aspects of a bivariate relationship are revealed in a scattergram?

Statistical significance indicates

What is the purpose of multiple regression analysis? What two things does it tell a researcher?

____ is one of the most widely used statistical techniques for nonexperimental data analysis in professional research reports.

Variation can be measured in three ways: range,percentile,and

Covariation and statistical independence are the same concept.

What does a .01 level of significance mean?

What are three measures of central tendency?

Discuss measurements used in distribution around the center of a curve: range,percentile,standard deviation,and Z-score.

Many naturally occurring phenomena fit the ______ curve when data points are plotted.

Multiple Regression Analysis results tell the researcher two things,the percentage of prediction accuracy and the

Bivariate relationships vary in their degree of .A very precise relationship occurs when all the cases fit right along the line that indicates the relationship and direction.The amount of spread among the points on the graph indicates (same as above).

Mr.Marsh discovers that the measure of association is zero in his data relationship.What does this mean?

Why Do Research

Planning a Study

Becoming an Ethical Researcher

Sampling

Measuring Social Life

The Survey

The Experiment

Research With Non-Reactive Measures

Observing People in Natural Settings

Looking at the Past and Across Cultures

Writing a Research Report

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Exam 9: Making Sense of the Numbers

What is the median in the following set of numbers: 1,16,35,14,7

This measure is the most comprehensive measure of variability,giving an "average" difference between all scores and the mean.It is called what?

A researcher gathering his/her own data needs to convert raw data into a computer-friendly format or engage in data coding.

The spread around the center of a distribution can be measured three ways.The ______ gives the highest and lowest ends of a set of numbers.

A type II error

A measure of spread around the center of distribution that gives the researcher the score at a specific place within the distribution is called a(n)______.

If a researcher demands a very high standard of significance,he may make a mistake,saying there is no relationship in the population when in reality one exists.

What three aspects of a bivariate relationship are revealed in a scattergram?

Statistical significance indicates

What is the purpose of multiple regression analysis? What two things does it tell a researcher?

____ is one of the most widely used statistical techniques for nonexperimental data analysis in professional research reports.

Variation can be measured in three ways: range,percentile,and

Covariation and statistical independence are the same concept.

What does a .01 level of significance mean?

What are three measures of central tendency?

Discuss measurements used in distribution around the center of a curve: range,percentile,standard deviation,and Z-score.

Many naturally occurring phenomena fit the ______ curve when data points are plotted.

Multiple Regression Analysis results tell the researcher two things,the percentage of prediction accuracy and the

Bivariate relationships vary in their degree of ______.A very precise relationship occurs when all the cases fit right along the line that indicates the relationship and direction.The amount of spread among the points on the graph indicates ______(same as above).

Mr.Marsh discovers that the measure of association is zero in his data relationship.What does this mean?

Why Do Research

Planning a Study

Becoming an Ethical Researcher

Sampling

Measuring Social Life

The Survey

The Experiment

Research With Non-Reactive Measures

Observing People in Natural Settings

Looking at the Past and Across Cultures

Writing a Research Report

Filters

Bivariate relationships vary in their degree of .A very precise relationship occurs when all the cases fit right along the line that indicates the relationship and direction.The amount of spread among the points on the graph indicates (same as above).