CNSL 503 Module 1 Question and
answers 100% correct 2025/2026
Statistics - correct answer ✔Encompasses the mathematical field that allows us to organize,
summarize, describe, and interpret different forms of information
Data (datum) - correct answer ✔Small and large sets of information
What are statistics important? - correct 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 - correct answer ✔Measurable characteristics that can vary in value
Qualitative variable - correct answer ✔Non-numerical terms, using labels or categories (religion,
ethnicity, eye color, career)
Quantitative variable - correct answer ✔Measured in numerical terms (weight, height, hr rate, test
score)
Discrete variable - correct answer ✔quantitative variable that is organized by whole numbers
(0,1,2,3...) (number of people, children, animals)
independent variable - correct answer ✔Variable that is manipulated in an experiment
answers 100% correct 2025/2026
Statistics - correct answer ✔Encompasses the mathematical field that allows us to organize,
summarize, describe, and interpret different forms of information
Data (datum) - correct answer ✔Small and large sets of information
What are statistics important? - correct 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 - correct answer ✔Measurable characteristics that can vary in value
Qualitative variable - correct answer ✔Non-numerical terms, using labels or categories (religion,
ethnicity, eye color, career)
Quantitative variable - correct answer ✔Measured in numerical terms (weight, height, hr rate, test
score)
Discrete variable - correct answer ✔quantitative variable that is organized by whole numbers
(0,1,2,3...) (number of people, children, animals)
independent variable - correct answer ✔Variable that is manipulated in an experiment
