CNSL 503 MODULE 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Statistics - CORRECT ANSWER -
Encompasses the mathematical field that allowskus to organize, summarize, describe, and interpret differ
ent forms of information
Data (datum) - CORRECT ANSWER -Small and large sets of information
What are statistics important? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1) allowskdata to be described and communicated succinctly and concisely
2) means by which researchers communicate their work with one another and the general public, clear a
nd understandable
3) allow inferences to be drawn about data, particularly when it is not feasible to collect info from all me
mbers of a certain group
4) equip us with the necessary tools needed to make everyday decisions
Variable - CORRECT ANSWER -Measurable characteristics that can vary in value
Qualitative variable - CORRECT ANSWER -Non-
numerical terms, usingklabelskor categories (religion, ethnicity, eye color, career)
Quantitative variable - CORRECT ANSWER -
Measured in numerical terms (weight, height, hr rate, test score)
Discrete variable - CORRECT ANSWER -
quantitative variable that is organized by whole numbers (0,1,2,3...) (number of people, children, animals
)
independent variable - CORRECT ANSWER -Variable that is manipulated in an experiment
Dependent variable - CORRECT ANSWER -The variable that is measured for any observation effect
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Statistics - CORRECT ANSWER -
Encompasses the mathematical field that allowskus to organize, summarize, describe, and interpret differ
ent forms of information
Data (datum) - CORRECT ANSWER -Small and large sets of information
What are statistics important? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1) allowskdata to be described and communicated succinctly and concisely
2) means by which researchers communicate their work with one another and the general public, clear a
nd understandable
3) allow inferences to be drawn about data, particularly when it is not feasible to collect info from all me
mbers of a certain group
4) equip us with the necessary tools needed to make everyday decisions
Variable - CORRECT ANSWER -Measurable characteristics that can vary in value
Qualitative variable - CORRECT ANSWER -Non-
numerical terms, usingklabelskor categories (religion, ethnicity, eye color, career)
Quantitative variable - CORRECT ANSWER -
Measured in numerical terms (weight, height, hr rate, test score)
Discrete variable - CORRECT ANSWER -
quantitative variable that is organized by whole numbers (0,1,2,3...) (number of people, children, animals
)
independent variable - CORRECT ANSWER -Variable that is manipulated in an experiment
Dependent variable - CORRECT ANSWER -The variable that is measured for any observation effect
