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LINDA DAWSON
University of Washington
BUSINESS STATISTICS
A FIRST COURSE
THIRD EDITION
Norean R. Sharpe
Georgetown University
Richard De Veaux
Williams College
Paul Velleman
Cornell University
Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco
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,Chapter 1: Data and Decisions– Quiz A Name
1.1.1 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.
1. Viamedia, the cable industry's leading independent cable rep firm and provider of
online advertising services, sponsored an online survey in June, 2013 to understand
television viewing habits. The survey was given to 2,029 American adults age 18 and
older, of whom 1,958 watch television programming. Of interest was how Americans
watched television –72% watch cable TV while 33% watch on a device (tablet,
smartphone, computer). Describe the W’s for the information given.
• Who:
• What:
• When:
• Where:
• How:
• Why:
1.2.2 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.
2. The following tables display some of the demographic data collected in a recent
(2012) Nielsen Global Survey analyzing Asian American purchasing behaviors and
television viewing patterns. List the variables in the data set. Indicate whether each
variable is categorical or quantitative. If the variable is quantitative, give the units.
Income % Total % Asian- Age % Total % Asian-
Ranges U.S. American Distribution U.S. American
Households Households Households Households
< $25,000 24% 20% 0–9 13% 12%
$25,000– 11% 8% 10–17 11% 10%
$34,999 18–24 10% 10%
$35,000– 16% 13%
$49,999 25–34 13% 16%
$50,000– 20% 18% 45–54 14% 14%
$74,999 55–74 20% 14%
$75,000– 12% 14% 75+ 6% 4%
$99,999
Composition %
$100,000+ 18% 29%
of Asian- Composition
Americans
Asian-Indian 19%
Vietnamese 11%
Chinese 23%
Korean 10%
Filipino 17%
Japanese 5%
Other Asian 15%
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1.2.1 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.
3. In addition to the variables listed above, data were also collected on the variables
listed below. Indicate whether each is nominal or ordinal.
• Region of U.S. (NE, NW, MW, SW, SE)
• Education (Less than High School, High School, Some College, College +)
• Marital Status (Single, Widowed, Divorced, Married)
1.2.3 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.
4. For each of the following, indicate whether the data are cross-sectional or time series:
• Monthly spending on household goods
• Change in population for 5 consecutive years
• Percentage of adults who bank online
• Composition of types of Asian American families in the most populated U.S.
cities.
• Monthly demand for a technology item
• Percentage of adults who purchase goods online
Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.
LINDA DAWSON
University of Washington
BUSINESS STATISTICS
A FIRST COURSE
THIRD EDITION
Norean R. Sharpe
Georgetown University
Richard De Veaux
Williams College
Paul Velleman
Cornell University
Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco
Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montreal Toronto
Delhi Mexico City São Paulo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo
,The author and publisher of this book have used their best efforts in preparing this book. These efforts include the
development, research, and testing of the theories and programs to determine their effectiveness. The author and
publisher make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with regard to these programs or the documentation
contained in this book. The author and publisher shall not be liable in any event for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with, or arising out of, the furnishing, performance, or use of these programs.
Reproduced by Pearson from electronic files supplied by the author.
Copyright © 2017, 2014, 2011 Pearson Education, Inc.
Publishing as Pearson, 501 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of the publisher. Printed in the United States of America.
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-414029-2
ISBN-10: 0-13-414029-X
www.pearsonhighered.com
,Chapter 1: Data and Decisions– Quiz A Name
1.1.1 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.
1. Viamedia, the cable industry's leading independent cable rep firm and provider of
online advertising services, sponsored an online survey in June, 2013 to understand
television viewing habits. The survey was given to 2,029 American adults age 18 and
older, of whom 1,958 watch television programming. Of interest was how Americans
watched television –72% watch cable TV while 33% watch on a device (tablet,
smartphone, computer). Describe the W’s for the information given.
• Who:
• What:
• When:
• Where:
• How:
• Why:
1.2.2 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.
2. The following tables display some of the demographic data collected in a recent
(2012) Nielsen Global Survey analyzing Asian American purchasing behaviors and
television viewing patterns. List the variables in the data set. Indicate whether each
variable is categorical or quantitative. If the variable is quantitative, give the units.
Income % Total % Asian- Age % Total % Asian-
Ranges U.S. American Distribution U.S. American
Households Households Households Households
< $25,000 24% 20% 0–9 13% 12%
$25,000– 11% 8% 10–17 11% 10%
$34,999 18–24 10% 10%
$35,000– 16% 13%
$49,999 25–34 13% 16%
$50,000– 20% 18% 45–54 14% 14%
$74,999 55–74 20% 14%
$75,000– 12% 14% 75+ 6% 4%
$99,999
Composition %
$100,000+ 18% 29%
of Asian- Composition
Americans
Asian-Indian 19%
Vietnamese 11%
Chinese 23%
Korean 10%
Filipino 17%
Japanese 5%
Other Asian 15%
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, 1-2 Chapter 1 Data and Decisions
1.2.1 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.
3. In addition to the variables listed above, data were also collected on the variables
listed below. Indicate whether each is nominal or ordinal.
• Region of U.S. (NE, NW, MW, SW, SE)
• Education (Less than High School, High School, Some College, College +)
• Marital Status (Single, Widowed, Divorced, Married)
1.2.3 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.
4. For each of the following, indicate whether the data are cross-sectional or time series:
• Monthly spending on household goods
• Change in population for 5 consecutive years
• Percentage of adults who bank online
• Composition of types of Asian American families in the most populated U.S.
cities.
• Monthly demand for a technology item
• Percentage of adults who purchase goods online
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