QNT 5160 Quiz 1 questions (Module B)

Quiz 1 Questions - Module B
Updated 17jun15



Q1.7.a
An example of a discrete variable is:
a. The height of most males in Florida
b. A value which is held confidentially
* c. The number of gum balls in a bowl
d. The distance from Miami to New York
e. None of the above


Q1.7.b
An example of a continuous variable is:
* a. The height of college students
b. Continuous improvement
c. The number of gum balls in a bowl
d. The total enrollment in a college course
e. None of the above


Q1.7.c
An example of a discrete variable is:
* a. The total enrollment in a college course
b. A value which is held confidentially
c. The volume of milk in a glass
d. The distance from Miami to New York
e. None of the above



Ref: DH

, Q1.8.a
The term “Big Data” is used to describe current trends which include:
a. large volumes of data points
b. increasing variety of data types
c. high velocity of data transfer
d. expanding use of data in decision making
* e. All of the above


Q1.8.b
The term “Big Data” is used to describe current trends which include:
* a. very large data sets
b. discrete and continuous data types
c. electronic data transfers
d. management science
e. All of the above


Q1.8.c
The term “Big Data” is used to describe current trends which include:
a. very large data sets
b. high velocity of data transfer
c. expanding use of data in decision making
d. many different types of data
* e. All of the above


Ref: DH