CNSL 503 MODULE 1 FINAL STUDY EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO
PASS
◉ Data (datum) Answer: Small and large sets of information
◉ What are statistics important? Answer: 1) allows data to be
described and communicated succinctly and concisely
2) means by which researchers communicate their work with one
another and the general public, clear and understandable
3) allow inferences to be drawn about data, particularly when it is
not feasible to collect info from all members of a certain group
4)equip us with the necessary tools needed to make everyday
decisions
◉ Variable Answer: Measurable characteristics that can vary in
value
, ◉ Qualitative variable Answer: Non-numerical terms, using labels or
categories (religion, ethnicity, eye color, career)
◉ Quantitative variable Answer: Measured in numerical terms
(weight, height, hr rate, test score)
◉ Discrete variable Answer: quantitative variable that is organized
by whole numbers (0,1,2,3...) (number of people, children, animals)
◉ independent variable Answer: Variable that is manipulated in an
experiment
◉ Dependent variable Answer: The variable that is measured for any
observation effect
◉ Control variable Answer: A variable that remains unchanged
throughout the experiment
◉ Extraneous or confounding variables Answer: Include any
variables that could unintentionally affect the dependent variable
◉ Qualitative variables are measured by Answer: Nominal or ordinal
scales
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO
PASS
◉ Data (datum) Answer: Small and large sets of information
◉ What are statistics important? Answer: 1) allows data to be
described and communicated succinctly and concisely
2) means by which researchers communicate their work with one
another and the general public, clear and understandable
3) allow inferences to be drawn about data, particularly when it is
not feasible to collect info from all members of a certain group
4)equip us with the necessary tools needed to make everyday
decisions
◉ Variable Answer: Measurable characteristics that can vary in
value
, ◉ Qualitative variable Answer: Non-numerical terms, using labels or
categories (religion, ethnicity, eye color, career)
◉ Quantitative variable Answer: Measured in numerical terms
(weight, height, hr rate, test score)
◉ Discrete variable Answer: quantitative variable that is organized
by whole numbers (0,1,2,3...) (number of people, children, animals)
◉ independent variable Answer: Variable that is manipulated in an
experiment
◉ Dependent variable Answer: The variable that is measured for any
observation effect
◉ Control variable Answer: A variable that remains unchanged
throughout the experiment
◉ Extraneous or confounding variables Answer: Include any
variables that could unintentionally affect the dependent variable
◉ Qualitative variables are measured by Answer: Nominal or ordinal
scales
