HLT-362V GCU QUIZ week 1.Questions with Complete
Solutions
Grand Canyon University
HLT-362V Quiz 1 (week 1 quiz)
1. When a researcher uses a random sample of 400 to make conclusions
about a larger population, this is an example of: Inferential statistics
2. If a study is comparing number of falls by age, age is considered what type
of variable? Ratio
3. Validity is:
The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an
accurate representation of the real world.
4. Data is defined as: Raw unorganized information from which conclusions
can be made.
5. The average of the collected data is known as: Mean
6. The experimental or predictor variable is an example of: Independent
variable
7. Level of measurement that defines the relationship between things and
assigns an order or ranking to each thing is known as: Ordinal
8. A variable is considered:
A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities, that
can be measured or counted.
9. External and internal influences within a study that can affect the validity
and reliability of outcomes is called: Bias
10. The subset of the population to be studied is called: Sample
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Solutions
Grand Canyon University
HLT-362V Quiz 1 (week 1 quiz)
1. When a researcher uses a random sample of 400 to make conclusions
about a larger population, this is an example of: Inferential statistics
2. If a study is comparing number of falls by age, age is considered what type
of variable? Ratio
3. Validity is:
The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an
accurate representation of the real world.
4. Data is defined as: Raw unorganized information from which conclusions
can be made.
5. The average of the collected data is known as: Mean
6. The experimental or predictor variable is an example of: Independent
variable
7. Level of measurement that defines the relationship between things and
assigns an order or ranking to each thing is known as: Ordinal
8. A variable is considered:
A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities, that
can be measured or counted.
9. External and internal influences within a study that can affect the validity
and reliability of outcomes is called: Bias
10. The subset of the population to be studied is called: Sample
This study source was downloaded by 100000851646087 from CourseHero.com on 12-16-2022 03:51:36 GMT -06:00
