Exam 2: Data

Which of the following is time series data?

Consumer Reports Health routinely compares drugs in terms of effectiveness and safety. Suppose that in the summer of 2014 they reviewed drugs used to treat arthritis. Information was reported on convenience of use (how many pills required each day), possible side effects (e.g., dizziness, stomach upset), cost, and ratings of effectiveness in relieving symptoms (very effective, somewhat effective, not effective). Describe the W's for the information given. • Who: • What: • When: • Where: • How: • Why:

The Human Resources Department of a large corporation maintains records on its employees. Data are maintained for the following variables: Age, Employment Category, Education, Whether or not the employee participates in a wellness program, and Paycheck benefit deductions. Which of these variables are categorical?

In addition to the variables listed above, data were also collected on the variables listed below. Indicate whether each is nominal or ordinal. • Region (Urban, Suburban, Rural) • Education (Less than High School, High School, College, University) • Marital Status (Single, Widowed, Divorced, Married)

Eastland College instructors and students are asking to review a new computer tutorial. Peter, author of the tutorial, wants to analyze the feedback. He gets a spreadsheet. List the variables in the data set. Indicate whether each variable is categorical or quantitative. If the variable is categorical, indicate whether it is nominal or ordinal. Does the table contain an identifier variable?

The human resources department at Bell Canada recently conducted an employee satisfaction survey of 100 of its employees. Data were collected on such variables as age, gender, marital status, current salary, level of overall satisfaction on a scale from 1 to 5, number of years with the company, and job title. Which of the variables would be classified as nominal data?

For each of the following, indicate whether the data are cross-sectional or time series: • Weekly receipts at a clothing boutique • Monthly demand for an automotive part • Percentage of adults who bank online

Tim Hortons conducts a random survey of 1000 customers in their Ottawa outlets on a particular day. For each customer they collect data on the time taken to fill the order, how frequently the customer comes to Tim Hortons in a week, whether the customer purchased only coffee or additional item(s), and the level of overall satisfaction using a scale from 1 to 5. Which of the variables is quantitative?

In the fall of 2015 a research company conducted its Internet & Life Project through telephone interviews about online shopping with a sample of Canadian adults aged 18 and older. Canadian adults aged 18 and older constitute the ________ of the study.

In the Consumer Reports Health study on arthritis drugs, possible side effects is what kind of variable?

For each of the following, indicate whether the data are cross-sectional or time series: • Company quarterly profits • Percentage of Canadian adults who work full time • Historical closing stock prices

Tim Hortons conducts a random survey of 1000 customers in their Ottawa outlets on a particular day. For each customer they collect data on the time taken to fill the order, how frequently the customer comes to Tim Hortons in a week, and the level of overall satisfaction using a scale from 1 to 5. Time taken to fill the order, how frequently the customer comes to Tim Hortons in a week, and the level of satisfaction constitute the ________ of the study.

List the variables reported in the Consumer Reports Health article on drugs used to treat arthritis. If the variable is quantitative, give the units. If the variable is categorical, indicate whether it is nominal or ordinal.

The Consumer Reports Health study on arthritis drugs also took into consideration cost. Cost is

The human resources department at a major high tech company recently conducted an employee satisfaction survey of 100 of its 3,000 employees. Data were collected on such variables as age, gender, marital status, current salary, level of overall satisfaction on a scale from 1 to 5, number of years with the company, and job title. Which of the following best describes the overall data set that was generated from the study?

When a survey uses the responses strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree, what type of data are collected?

Which of the following is a secondary data source?

A company conducted a survey of its employees to determine their level of satisfaction with various company policies. The data collected from this survey are

Bell Canada tracks employee turnover annually. It currently has a data set that contains turnover for the past 20 years. What type of data does it have?

The mission of a research firm is to "explore the impact of the Internet on families, communities, work, home, and daily life." In August - September 2015 they conducted telephone interviews with a sample of Canadian adults aged 18 and older about online shopping. Describe the W's for the information given. • Who: • What: • When: • Where: • How: • Why: