12/14/24, 8:32 PM Module 1 Problem Set: Statistics - Zamboni - 2024C
Module 1 Problem Set
Due No due date
Points 5
Questions 24
Time Limit None
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 198 minutes 5 out of 5
Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5
Submitted Nov 20 at 10:11pm
This attempt took 198 minutes.
Question 1
pts
Select all statements that are true about statistics.
Correct!
Statistics are used to organize and summarize data.
Correct!
Statistics are used to interpret information.
Statistics allow inferences to be drawn about a sample group.
Correct!
Statistics must be handled responsibly.
Question 2
Not yet graded / 0 pts
What are statistics?
Your Answer:
Statistics is the mathematical field that allows us to organize, summarize, describe, and interpret
information.
Statistics encompass the mathematical field that allows us to organize, summarize, describe, and
interpret different forms of information.
Question 3
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Name
This study3source
reasons why statistics
was downloaded are important.
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, 12/14/24, 8:32 PM Module 1 Problem Set: Statistics - Zamboni - 2024C
Your Answer:
Statistics are important because it allows data to be described and communicated concisely. Statistics
are also the means of how researchers communicate their findings with one another and how they
communicate their findings to the general public. Finally, statistics prepares us with the necessary
information to make daily decisions.
- Statistics allow data to be described and communicated succinctly and concisely.
- Statistics allow inferences to be drawn about data, particularly when it is not feasible to collect
information from all members of a certain group.
- Statistics equip us with the necessary tools needed to critically evaluate information.
Question 4
pts
Match the term on the left with the correct description on the right.
Correct!
Qualitative variables
Variables measured by cate
Correct!
Quantitative variables
Variables measured in num
Correct!
Discrete variables
Involves counting whole nu
Correct!
Continuous variables
Involves measuring where t
Question 5
pts
Select all items below that represent qualitative variables.
Correct!
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Module 1 Problem Set
Due No due date
Points 5
Questions 24
Time Limit None
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 198 minutes 5 out of 5
Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5
Submitted Nov 20 at 10:11pm
This attempt took 198 minutes.
Question 1
pts
Select all statements that are true about statistics.
Correct!
Statistics are used to organize and summarize data.
Correct!
Statistics are used to interpret information.
Statistics allow inferences to be drawn about a sample group.
Correct!
Statistics must be handled responsibly.
Question 2
Not yet graded / 0 pts
What are statistics?
Your Answer:
Statistics is the mathematical field that allows us to organize, summarize, describe, and interpret
information.
Statistics encompass the mathematical field that allows us to organize, summarize, describe, and
interpret different forms of information.
Question 3
Not yet graded / 0 pts
Name
This study3source
reasons why statistics
was downloaded are important.
by 100000899984848 from CourseHero.com on 07-10-2025 23:25:42 GMT -05:00
https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/2373/quizzes/54632?module_item_id=287677 1/9
https://www.coursehero.com/file/244887673/Module-1-Problem-Set-Statistics-Zamboni-2024Cpdf/
, 12/14/24, 8:32 PM Module 1 Problem Set: Statistics - Zamboni - 2024C
Your Answer:
Statistics are important because it allows data to be described and communicated concisely. Statistics
are also the means of how researchers communicate their findings with one another and how they
communicate their findings to the general public. Finally, statistics prepares us with the necessary
information to make daily decisions.
- Statistics allow data to be described and communicated succinctly and concisely.
- Statistics allow inferences to be drawn about data, particularly when it is not feasible to collect
information from all members of a certain group.
- Statistics equip us with the necessary tools needed to critically evaluate information.
Question 4
pts
Match the term on the left with the correct description on the right.
Correct!
Qualitative variables
Variables measured by cate
Correct!
Quantitative variables
Variables measured in num
Correct!
Discrete variables
Involves counting whole nu
Correct!
Continuous variables
Involves measuring where t
Question 5
pts
Select all items below that represent qualitative variables.
Correct!
This study source was downloaded by 100000899984848 from CourseHero.com on 07-10-2025 23:25:42 GMT -05:00
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