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