GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY HLT 362V / HLT 362 STATISTICS WEEK 1 QUIZ RATED A

If a study is comparing number of falls by age, age is considered what type of variable? Interval Ordinal Ratio Nominal Validity is: A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities, that can be measured or counted. The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an accurate representation of the real world. A measurement level with equal distances between the points and a zero-starting point. Raw unorganized information from which conclusions can be made. Data is defined as: A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities, that can be measured or counted. The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an accurate representation of the real world. A measurement level with equal distances between the points and a zero-starting point. Raw unorganized information from which conclusions can be made. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :03:27 GMT -05:00 External and internal influences within a study that can affect the validity and reliability of outcomes is called: Continuous variables Demographics Bias Standard deviation Level of measurement that defines the relationship between things and assigns an order or ranking to each thing is known as: Interval Ordinal Ratio Nominal The average of the collected data is known as: Mean Median Variance Range The subset of the population to be studied is called: This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :03:27 GMT -05:00 Sample Variable Population Demographic When a researcher uses a random sample of 400 to make conclusions about a larger population, this is an example of: Descriptive statistics Demographics Inferential statistics Dependent variables A variable is considered: A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities, that can be measured or counted. A component of mathematics that looks at gathered data. Statistics designed to allow the researcher to infer characteristics regarding a population from sample population. External and internal influences within a study that can affect the validity and reliability of the