WGU C207 DATA DRIVEN DECISION
MAKING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS L LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
Frame the Problem, Solving the Problem and Communicating Results are part of which decision
making model? - ANS Davenport-Kim three-stage model
In which stage of the Davenport-Kim model is problem recognition? - ANS Framing the
problem
In which stage of the Davenport-Kim model is data collection? - ANS Solving the problem
What is a key reason we study statistics? - ANS To make informed decisions
Visually presenting the data assists in which stage of the Davenport-Kim model? -
ANS Communicating the results
When does research fail to produce reliable results? - ANS Poor research validity
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,What are the two major issues surrounding research standards? - ANS Best practices and
ethics
In order to be a statistically valid sample, the sample must be: - ANS The appropriate size and
random
Not selecting a random sample is what type of bias? - ANS Measurement
Not selecting a right sized sample is what type of bias? - ANS Measurement
Research best practices eliminate... - ANS Bias
Outliers create this type of error - ANS Out-of Range
Unpredictable error - ANS Random Error - No correlation
Error may occur from missing data. (Example: Space not filled in) - ANS Omission Error -
Distorted results
This error repeats itself - ANS Systematic Error - Skewed results
Observation points that are distant from other observations. - ANS Outliers Note: Can be
included or excluded in analysis (causes skewness)
Types of Bias: Bias that occurs from not selecting a random sample - ANS Measurement bias
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, Types of Bias: Bias introduced because respondents believe it will be beneficial if selected. -
ANS Conscious bias (key word: benefit)
Consistent and repeatable data - ANS Reliable
Resulting from accurate measurements - ANS Valid data
If a responder lies on their survey, this creates what type of bias? - ANS Information
Sorting your spreadsheet can expose these errors by moving them to the very top or the very
bottom of the column - ANS Omission or Out-of-Range
An error that will fix itself over time - ANS Random
An error that will not fix itself. You must do something - ANS Systematic
Cleaning and organizing data - ANS Data Management
Are the following variable quantitative or qualitative? Personality type, social class, or
communication style - ANS Qualitative
A study used when you a conditions can't be controlled - ANS Observational study
Observes people going forward in time from the time of their entry into the study. -
ANS Cohort Study
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MAKING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS L LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
Frame the Problem, Solving the Problem and Communicating Results are part of which decision
making model? - ANS Davenport-Kim three-stage model
In which stage of the Davenport-Kim model is problem recognition? - ANS Framing the
problem
In which stage of the Davenport-Kim model is data collection? - ANS Solving the problem
What is a key reason we study statistics? - ANS To make informed decisions
Visually presenting the data assists in which stage of the Davenport-Kim model? -
ANS Communicating the results
When does research fail to produce reliable results? - ANS Poor research validity
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What are the two major issues surrounding research standards? - ANS Best practices and
ethics
In order to be a statistically valid sample, the sample must be: - ANS The appropriate size and
random
Not selecting a random sample is what type of bias? - ANS Measurement
Not selecting a right sized sample is what type of bias? - ANS Measurement
Research best practices eliminate... - ANS Bias
Outliers create this type of error - ANS Out-of Range
Unpredictable error - ANS Random Error - No correlation
Error may occur from missing data. (Example: Space not filled in) - ANS Omission Error -
Distorted results
This error repeats itself - ANS Systematic Error - Skewed results
Observation points that are distant from other observations. - ANS Outliers Note: Can be
included or excluded in analysis (causes skewness)
Types of Bias: Bias that occurs from not selecting a random sample - ANS Measurement bias
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Types of Bias: Bias introduced because respondents believe it will be beneficial if selected. -
ANS Conscious bias (key word: benefit)
Consistent and repeatable data - ANS Reliable
Resulting from accurate measurements - ANS Valid data
If a responder lies on their survey, this creates what type of bias? - ANS Information
Sorting your spreadsheet can expose these errors by moving them to the very top or the very
bottom of the column - ANS Omission or Out-of-Range
An error that will fix itself over time - ANS Random
An error that will not fix itself. You must do something - ANS Systematic
Cleaning and organizing data - ANS Data Management
Are the following variable quantitative or qualitative? Personality type, social class, or
communication style - ANS Qualitative
A study used when you a conditions can't be controlled - ANS Observational study
Observes people going forward in time from the time of their entry into the study. -
ANS Cohort Study
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