Test Bank – Statistics: A Tool for
Social Research and Data Analysis,
12th Edition by Healey & Donoghue
Statistics will do all of the following except:
1)describe data.
2)design experiments.
3)prove relationship.
4)test hypotheses. - answer-3)prove relationship.
I have 50 names in a hat. I draw 10 names one at a time and replace the name before drawing
each time. What type of sampling is this? - answer-simple random sampling
I have a list of 100 names. I close my eyes and place my finger on the list. The name closest to
my finger tip is the first name selected. I then choose every 3rd name from this starting point
until I have 10 names for my sample. What type of sampling is represented? - answer-
systematic sampling
The statement, "Forty percent of the class is male and 60% is female" is what category of
statistic? - answer-descriptive
In preparing for survey research, which of the following should be considered first?
1)Decide what analysis is required to satisfy the aims of the study.
2)Decide what data are required to facilitate the analysis.
1
, Correct Response
3)Formulate the aims of the study.
4)Collect the data required by the survey. - answer-3)Formulate the aims of the study.
Which sampling method is best for studying the effects of medical radiation exposure on the
general population in the United States? - answer-cluster sampling
The actual datum that is recorded is called - answer-observations.
The students in this class represent which of the following in relation to the student body of
MSU? - answer-sample
T/F
Simple random sampling can be used based on this section of the 4123 class roster. - answer-
True
The data collected from one of five sections of 4123 Data Analysis would be considered which
of the following?
1)statistic
2)parameter - answer-1)statistic
The number of apples to the number of oranges in a basket is considered what type of derived
variable? - answer-ratio
Which of the following is considered the lowest level of data?
1)nominal
2
Social Research and Data Analysis,
12th Edition by Healey & Donoghue
Statistics will do all of the following except:
1)describe data.
2)design experiments.
3)prove relationship.
4)test hypotheses. - answer-3)prove relationship.
I have 50 names in a hat. I draw 10 names one at a time and replace the name before drawing
each time. What type of sampling is this? - answer-simple random sampling
I have a list of 100 names. I close my eyes and place my finger on the list. The name closest to
my finger tip is the first name selected. I then choose every 3rd name from this starting point
until I have 10 names for my sample. What type of sampling is represented? - answer-
systematic sampling
The statement, "Forty percent of the class is male and 60% is female" is what category of
statistic? - answer-descriptive
In preparing for survey research, which of the following should be considered first?
1)Decide what analysis is required to satisfy the aims of the study.
2)Decide what data are required to facilitate the analysis.
1
, Correct Response
3)Formulate the aims of the study.
4)Collect the data required by the survey. - answer-3)Formulate the aims of the study.
Which sampling method is best for studying the effects of medical radiation exposure on the
general population in the United States? - answer-cluster sampling
The actual datum that is recorded is called - answer-observations.
The students in this class represent which of the following in relation to the student body of
MSU? - answer-sample
T/F
Simple random sampling can be used based on this section of the 4123 class roster. - answer-
True
The data collected from one of five sections of 4123 Data Analysis would be considered which
of the following?
1)statistic
2)parameter - answer-1)statistic
The number of apples to the number of oranges in a basket is considered what type of derived
variable? - answer-ratio
Which of the following is considered the lowest level of data?
1)nominal
2
