chapter 2

Question 1

equal intervals between adjacent units but no meaningful zero

Answer 1

interval

Question 2

SPSS combines interval and ratio data into a single scale of measurement called

Answer 2

scale

Question 3

first, second, and third place finishes are examples of this scale of measurement

Answer 3

ordinal

Question 4

degrees fahrenheit and degrees scentigrade are measured on the ___ scale

Answer 4

interval

Question 5

Uppercase, italicized N stands for:

Answer 5

Total number of subjects or scores

Question 6

Discrete or continuous variable?
Number of people in this room

Answer 6

Discrete

Question 7

Discrete or continuous variable?
Weight, in ounces

Answer 7

continuous

Question 8

Upper real limit?
Obtained value: 100 pounds
Smallest unit: 2 pounds

Answer 8

101 pounds

Question 9

Lower real limit?
Obtained value: 100 seconds
Smallest unit: 1 second

Answer 9

99.5 seconds

Question 10

Round in accordance with textbook instructions totwo decimal places:
10.4555

Answer 10

10.46

Question 11

Round in accordance with textbook instructions to two decimal places:
10.4423

Answer 11

10.44

Question 12

Round in accordance with textbook instructions to two decimal places:
10.4499

Answer 12

10.45

Question 13

Round in accordance with textbook instructions to two decimal places:
10.45500

Answer 13

10.46

Question 14

Round in accordance with textbook instructions to two decimal places:
10.44500

Answer 14

10.44