Statistics Portage CNSL 503 Exam 1
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statistics -CORRECTANSWER encompasses the mathematical field that allows us to
organize, summarize, describe and interpret different forms of information
Statistics involves using mathematical formulas and calculations to understand both
small and large sets of informations called... -CORRECTANSWER data (singular
datum)
3 importances of statistics -CORRECTANSWER 1. allows to be described and
communicated sufficiently and concisely
2. allows to draw inferences about data
3. equips with necessary tools to make everyday decisions
variable -CORRECTANSWER a measurable characteristic that can vary in value
Examples of variables -CORRECTANSWER religion, temperature, cancer diagnosis,
number of patients in a hospital, job satisfaction
Variables can be... -CORRECTANSWER qualitative or quantitative
, qualitative (categorical) variable -CORRECTANSWER a variable measured in non-
numerical terms, using labels or categories; all are discrete
Examples of qualitative variables -CORRECTANSWER religion, cancer diagnosis
quantitative (numerical) variables -CORRECTANSWER a variable that is measured in
numerical terms; can be discrete or continuous
Examples of quantitative variables -CORRECTANSWER temperature, number of
patients in a hospital
discrete variable -CORRECTANSWER can be organized into separate categories or
counted using whole numbers
Examples of discrete variables -CORRECTANSWER religions, number of patients in a
hospital
continuous variable -CORRECTANSWER has an infinite number of values between
observations
Examples of continuous variables -CORRECTANSWER temperature, time
Questions and Well Detailed Answers||
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statistics -CORRECTANSWER encompasses the mathematical field that allows us to
organize, summarize, describe and interpret different forms of information
Statistics involves using mathematical formulas and calculations to understand both
small and large sets of informations called... -CORRECTANSWER data (singular
datum)
3 importances of statistics -CORRECTANSWER 1. allows to be described and
communicated sufficiently and concisely
2. allows to draw inferences about data
3. equips with necessary tools to make everyday decisions
variable -CORRECTANSWER a measurable characteristic that can vary in value
Examples of variables -CORRECTANSWER religion, temperature, cancer diagnosis,
number of patients in a hospital, job satisfaction
Variables can be... -CORRECTANSWER qualitative or quantitative
, qualitative (categorical) variable -CORRECTANSWER a variable measured in non-
numerical terms, using labels or categories; all are discrete
Examples of qualitative variables -CORRECTANSWER religion, cancer diagnosis
quantitative (numerical) variables -CORRECTANSWER a variable that is measured in
numerical terms; can be discrete or continuous
Examples of quantitative variables -CORRECTANSWER temperature, number of
patients in a hospital
discrete variable -CORRECTANSWER can be organized into separate categories or
counted using whole numbers
Examples of discrete variables -CORRECTANSWER religions, number of patients in a
hospital
continuous variable -CORRECTANSWER has an infinite number of values between
observations
Examples of continuous variables -CORRECTANSWER temperature, time
