Active Learning Lecture Slides
For use with Classroom Response Systems
Chapter 1: Data Collection
Statistics:
Informed Decisions Using Data
Third Edition
by Michael Sullivan III
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A survey of 200 adults in the U.S. found
that 76% regularly wear seatbelts while
driving.
True or false: 76% is a parameter.
A. True
B. False
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A survey of 200 adults in the U.S. found
that 76% regularly wear seatbelts while
driving.
True or false: 76% is a parameter.
A. True
B. False
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True or false:
The checking account numbers of
customers at a bank represent quantitative
data.
A. True
B. False
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True or false:
The checking account numbers of
customers at a bank represent quantitative
data.
A. True
B. False
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Determine whether the quantitative
variable is continuous or discrete.
The time (in minutes) required for a student
to complete a quiz.
A. Continuous
B. Discrete
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Determine whether the quantitative
variable is continuous or discrete.
The time (in minutes) required for a student
to complete a quiz.
A. Continuous
B. Discrete
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Identify the variable’s level of measurement:
Consumer Reports’ ratings (Best Buy,
Recommended, Not Recommended).
A. Nominal
B. Ordinal
C. Interval
D. Ratio
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Identify the variable’s level of measurement:
Consumer Reports’ ratings (Best Buy,
Recommended, Not Recommended).
A. Nominal
B. Ordinal
C. Interval
D. Ratio
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Determine whether the study depicts an
observational study or an experiment:
Two sections of statistics are taught by the
same teacher. One section uses MyStatLab;
the other section does not. At the end of the
semester grades in the two sections are
compared.
A. Observational study
B. Experiment
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Determine whether the study depicts an
observational study or an experiment:
Two sections of statistics are taught by the
same teacher. One section uses MyStatLab;
the other section does not. At the end of the
semester grades in the two sections are
compared.
A. Observational study
B. Experiment
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Identify the type of sampling used:
Students at a university are classified
according to major. The administration
randomly selects five majors. All students
majoring in those five areas are surveyed.
A. Simple random sample
B. Stratified sample
C. Cluster sample
D. Systematic sample
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Identify the type of sampling used:
Students at a university are classified
according to major. The administration
randomly selects five majors. All students
majoring in those five areas are surveyed.
A. Simple random sample
B. Stratified sample
C. Cluster sample
D. Systematic sample
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Determine the type of sampling bias:
A college wants to survey students about
reducing the hours of the computer lab. To
conduct the survey, they select the next 50
students to enter the computer lab.
A. Sampling bias
B. Response bias
C. Nonresponse bias
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Determine the type of sampling bias:
A college wants to survey students about
reducing the hours of the computer lab. To
conduct the survey, they select the next 50
students to enter the computer lab.
A. Sampling bias
B. Response bias
C. Nonresponse bias
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Determine the type of experimental design:
A company wants to study the relationship
between product placement on a shelf and
sales volume. Twenty stores of comparable
size are selected and 5 stores are randomly
assigned to each of the 4 shelf levels. After
a month, the sales volumes of each group
are compared.
A. Matched Pair
B. Completely Randomized Design
C. Randomized Block Design
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Determine the type of experimental design:
A company wants to study the relationship
between product placement on a shelf and
sales volume. Twenty stores of comparable
size are selected and 5 stores are randomly
assigned to each of the 4 shelf levels. After
a month, the sales volumes of each group
are compared.
A. Matched Pair
B. Completely Randomized Design
C. Randomized Block Design
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