Exam 1: Stats Starts Here

A weight loss program records the following information for each participant at the start of the program: gender,age,weight,and body fat percentage.

An Ontario hospital concerned about the rising number of low birth weight babies collected data from 300 births over a five year time span.They recorded the mother's age,the mother's prepregnancy weight,the level of prenatal care (none,minimal,adequate),and whether the mother used drugs during pregnancy (cigarettes,alcohol,etc.).

A consumer reporting magazine published an article evaluating infant car seats in Canada.It listed 10 models,giving the brand,cost,age limit,weight limit,and overall safety rating.

A biologist studying hatchery fish released into rivers recorded several characteristics including length (centimetres),weight (kilograms),and life span.

In an effort to better inform its customers,Tim Hortons' website gives nutrition facts for each type of doughnut they sell.This information includes the number of calories,total fat,sodium,sugar,and protein.

Nutritionists at a large university investigating the impact of dining hall food choices on freshman weight gain collected data (through weekly surveys)from 300 students throughout their freshman year.They kept track of the student's age,the number of times eating in the hall per week,the number of hours spent exercising per week,and the student's weight each week.

A Fortune 500 company concerned about the retirement investments made by its employees,collected the following data: age of employee,amount contributed monthly,and type of contribution.

A monthly electric bill in dollars

In 2014,a soft drink company trying to find ways to boost sales over their competitors compiled these data about consumers: age,weekly consumption,diet vs.regular preference,cola vs non-cola preference,and geographical location.

A person's height in centimetres

A TSN analyst collected data relating to the free throw percentage of 400 basketball players.He recorded average number of free throws taken per game,height of player,position played (guard,centre,etc.),and what routine they follow before shooting (dribble once,spin ball on hand,etc.).

A university requires coaches to keep these records on all athletes: age,days absent,medical history,emergency contact,and any allergies the athlete may have.

The speed of a car in kilometres per hour

A survey of bicycles parked outside student residences at a university recorded the style (mountain bike,ten speed,etc.),the brand,the color,and the age.

When determining the batting average for a baseball player you must have data on the number of hits in the season,and the number of at-bats in the season.

The students at York University are concerned about rising costs at their university.They surveyed 2000 undergraduate students at 10 other Canadian universities and recorded the following data for the current semester: cost of tuition,book cost,and room and board cost.

In an effort to improve profits,a major Canadian car rental company monitors all rentals for safety and customer satisfaction.For each rental the company must report the type of car,the age of the driver,whether the car was ready at the agreed upon time,and any mechanical problems.

The waiting time at a bus stop in minutes

The verdict of a jury

A person's gender