HLT-362V GCU QUIZ week 1

HLT-362V GCU QUIZ week 1 Grand Canyon University HLT-362V Quiz 1 (week 1 quiz) 1. When a researcher uses a random sample of 400 to make conclusions about a larger population, this is an example of: Inferential statistics 2. If a study is comparing number of falls by age, age is considered what type of variable? Ratio 3. Validity is: The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an accurate representation of the real world. 4. Data is defined as: Raw unorganized information from which conclusions can be made. 5. The average of the collected data is known as: Mean 6. The experimental or predictor variable is an example of: Independent variable 7. Level of measurement that defines the relationship between things and assigns an order or ranking to each thing is known as: Ordinal 8. A variable is considered: A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities, that can be measured or counted. 9. External and internal influences within a study that can affect the validity and reliability of outcomes is called: Bias 10. The subset of the population to be studied is called: Sample