Question 1

The estimation of the population average family expenditure on food based on the sample average expenditure of 1,000 families is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  inferential statistics. 
B)  descriptive statistics. 
C)  a parameter. 
D)  a statistic.

Question 2

An insurance company evaluates many numerical variables about a person before deciding on an appropriate rate for automobile insurance. The number of claims a person has made in the last 3 years is an example of a ________ numerical variable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An insurance company evaluates many numerical variables...

Question 3

Most analysts focus on the cost of tuition as the way to measure the cost of a college education. But incidentals, such as textbook costs, are rarely considered. A researcher at Drummand University wishes to estimate the textbook costs of first-year students at Drummand. To do so, she monitored the textbook cost of 250 first-year students and found that their average textbook cost was $600 per semester. Identify the population of interest to the researcher.

Accepted Answer

A)  All Drummand University students 
B)  All college students 
C)  All first-year Drummand University students 
D)  The 250 students that were monitored

Question 4

A study is under way in Yosemite National Forest to determine the adult height of American pine trees. Specifically, the study is attempting to determine what factors aid a tree in reaching heights greater than 60 feet tall. It is estimated that the forest contains 25,000 adult American pines. The study involves collecting heights from 250 randomly selected adult American pine trees and analyzing the results. Identify the sample in the study.

Accepted Answer

A)  The 250 randomly selected adult American pine trees 
B)  The 25,000 adult American pine trees in the forest 
C)  All the adult American pine trees taller than 60 feet 
D)  All American pine trees, of any age, in the forest

Question 5

Student grades (A to F)are an example of continuous numerical data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Dean of Students conducted a survey on campus. Major area of study is an example of a ________ variable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Dean of Students conducted a survey...

Question 7

A statistic is usually used to provide an estimate for a usually unobserved parameter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The amount of time a student spent studying for an exam is an example of a continuous variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Problems may arise when statistically unsophisticated users who do not understand the assumptions behind the statistical procedures or their limitations are misled by results obtained from computer software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

TABLE 1-1
The manager of the customer service division of a major consumer electronics company is interested in determining whether the customers who have purchased a DVD player made by the company over the past 12 months are satisfied with their products.
-Referring to Table 1-1, the possible responses to the question "Out of a 100 point score with 100 being the highest and 0 being the lowest, what is your satisfaction level on the videocassette recorder that you purchased?" are values from a

Accepted Answer

A)  discrete numerical random variable. 
B)  continuous numerical random variable. 
C)  categorical random variable. 
D)  parameter.

Question 11

Marital status is an example of a numerical variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

TABLE 1-1
The manager of the customer service division of a major consumer electronics company is interested in determining whether the customers who have purchased a DVD player made by the company over the past 12 months are satisfied with their products.
-Referring to Table 1-1, the possible responses to the question "How much time do you use the DVD player every week on the average?" result in

Accepted Answer

A)  a nominal scale variable. 
B)  an ordinal scale variable. 
C)  an interval scale variable. 
D)  a ratio scale variable.

Question 13

The level of satisfaction ("Very unsatisfied," "Fairly unsatisfied," "Fairly satisfied," and "Very satisfied")in a class is an example of a categorical variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The portion of the universe that has been selected for analysis is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a sample. 
B)  a frame. 
C)  a parameter. 
D)  a statistic.

Question 15

A summary measure that is computed to describe a characteristic of an entire population is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a parameter. 
B)  a census. 
C)  a statistic. 
D)  the scientific method.

Question 16

In purchasing an automobile, there are a number of variables to consider. The body style of the car (sedan, coupe, wagon, etc.)is an example of a ________ variable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In purchasing an automobile, there are a...

Question 17

TABLE 1-2
A Wall Street Journal poll asked 2,150 adults in the U.S. a series of questions to find out their view on the U.S. economy.
-Referring to Table 1-2, the possible responses to the question "What do you think is the current number of people unemployed in the country?" are values from a

Accepted Answer

A)  discrete numerical random variable. 
B)  continuous numerical random variable. 
C)  categorical random variable. 
D)  parameter.

Question 18

TABLE 1-2
A Wall Street Journal poll asked 2,150 adults in the U.S. a series of questions to find out their view on the U.S. economy.
-Referring to Table 1-2, the possible responses to the question "On the scale of 1 to 100 with 1 being extremely anxious and 100 being total not anxious, rate your level of anxiety in this U.S. economy" are values from a

Accepted Answer

A)  discrete numerical random variable. 
B)  continuous numerical random variable. 
C)  categorical random variable. 
D)  parameter.

Question 19

In purchasing an automobile, there are a number of variables to consider. The classification of the car as a subcompact, compact, standard, or luxury size is an example of a ________ variable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In purchasing an automobile, there are a...

Question 20

TABLE 1-2
A Wall Street Journal poll asked 2,150 adults in the U.S. a series of questions to find out their view on the U.S. economy.
-Referring to Table 1-2, the possible responses to the question "In which year do you think the last recession in the U.S. started?" are values from a

Accepted Answer

A)  discrete numerical random variable. 
B)  continuous numerical random variable. 
C)  categorical random variable. 
D)  parameter.

Exam 1: Introduction

The estimation of the population average family expenditure on food based on the sample average expenditure of 1,000 families is an example of

An insurance company evaluates many numerical variables about a person before deciding on an appropriate rate for automobile insurance. The number of claims a person has made in the last 3 years is an example of a ________ numerical variable.

Student grades (A to F)are an example of continuous numerical data.

The Dean of Students conducted a survey on campus. Major area of study is an example of a ________ variable.

A statistic is usually used to provide an estimate for a usually unobserved parameter.

The amount of time a student spent studying for an exam is an example of a continuous variable.

Problems may arise when statistically unsophisticated users who do not understand the assumptions behind the statistical procedures or their limitations are misled by results obtained from computer software.

Marital status is an example of a numerical variable.

The level of satisfaction ("Very unsatisfied," "Fairly unsatisfied," "Fairly satisfied," and "Very satisfied")in a class is an example of a categorical variable.

The portion of the universe that has been selected for analysis is called

A summary measure that is computed to describe a characteristic of an entire population is called

In purchasing an automobile, there are a number of variables to consider. The body style of the car (sedan, coupe, wagon, etc.)is an example of a ________ variable.

TABLE 1-2 A Wall Street Journal poll asked 2,150 adults in the U.S. a series of questions to find out their view on the U.S. economy. -Referring to Table 1-2, the possible responses to the question "What do you think is the current number of people unemployed in the country?" are values from a

In purchasing an automobile, there are a number of variables to consider. The classification of the car as a subcompact, compact, standard, or luxury size is an example of a ________ variable.

TABLE 1-2 A Wall Street Journal poll asked 2,150 adults in the U.S. a series of questions to find out their view on the U.S. economy. -Referring to Table 1-2, the possible responses to the question "In which year do you think the last recession in the U.S. started?" are values from a