Quantitative Methods Exam 1 – Questions
& Answers 2026/2027 Latest Update/ Pass
Guaranteed
Statistics - correct answer-A branch of mathematics that focuses on the
organization, analysis, & interpretation of information.
The method for describing and interpreting research results.
Population - correct answer-All possible observations about which we would like
to know something.
Sample - correct answer-A subset of the population.
Point of Research - correct answer-To be able to make generalizations or
predictions about events beyond our reach.
Statistic - correct answer-A number that characterizes a sample.
Mnemonic - SS
Parameter - correct answer-A number that characterizes a population.
, Mnemonic - PP
Samples go with... - correct answer-Statistics
Populations go with... - correct answer-Parameters
Descriptive Statistics - correct answer-Procedures give statements summarizing
and describing a group of numbers.
What do the numbers say?
Inferential Statistics - correct answer-Use sample data to make general estimates
about the larger population.
What do we assume or infer about the data?
Sampling Error - correct answer-When the sample of the population does not
represent the same data.
Representative Sample - correct answer-All the attributes in the population are in
the sample in the same proportions.
Symbol for Mean in Samples - correct answer-M or X Bar ('x' with bar over it)
Symbol for Mean in Populations - correct answer-Mew ('u' with longer line on the
left side)
& Answers 2026/2027 Latest Update/ Pass
Guaranteed
Statistics - correct answer-A branch of mathematics that focuses on the
organization, analysis, & interpretation of information.
The method for describing and interpreting research results.
Population - correct answer-All possible observations about which we would like
to know something.
Sample - correct answer-A subset of the population.
Point of Research - correct answer-To be able to make generalizations or
predictions about events beyond our reach.
Statistic - correct answer-A number that characterizes a sample.
Mnemonic - SS
Parameter - correct answer-A number that characterizes a population.
, Mnemonic - PP
Samples go with... - correct answer-Statistics
Populations go with... - correct answer-Parameters
Descriptive Statistics - correct answer-Procedures give statements summarizing
and describing a group of numbers.
What do the numbers say?
Inferential Statistics - correct answer-Use sample data to make general estimates
about the larger population.
What do we assume or infer about the data?
Sampling Error - correct answer-When the sample of the population does not
represent the same data.
Representative Sample - correct answer-All the attributes in the population are in
the sample in the same proportions.
Symbol for Mean in Samples - correct answer-M or X Bar ('x' with bar over it)
Symbol for Mean in Populations - correct answer-Mew ('u' with longer line on the
left side)