CNSL 503 Module 1 2026 Exam
All Answers and Illustrations
Given
Statistics - ANSWER ✔✔Encompasses the mathematical field that
allows us to organize, summarize, describe, and interpret different forms
of information
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
All Answers and Illustrations
Given
Statistics - ANSWER ✔✔Encompasses the mathematical field that
allows us to organize, summarize, describe, and interpret different forms
of information
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
