Lesson 1

Question 1

Two kinds of Statistics

Answer 1

Descriptive and Inferential

Question 2

includes all members of a defined gorup that we are studying or collecting information on for data driven decisions

Answer 2

Population

Question 3

is a proportion of the population, a slice of it, a part of it and all its characteristics

Answer 3

Sample

Question 4

is a scientific body of knowledge that deals with collection, organization or presentation, analysis and interpretation of data

Answer 4

Statistics

Question 5

Two types of sampling technique

Answer 5

Probability and Non-probability

Question 6

this is data from the population

Answer 6

Parameter

Question 7

Two kinds of Data

Answer 7

Qualitative and Quantitative

Question 8

a classification of data that involves the process of counting and measuring

Answer 8

Quantitative

Question 9

a classification of Data that involves describing qualities

Answer 9

Qualitative

Question 10

Types of Quantitative Data

this type of Quantitative Data is finite and its values can be obtained through the process of counting. It can assume specific values only

Answer 10

Discrete Data

Question 11

Types of Quantitative Data

this type of Quantitative Data is infinite and includes measurable values (units). it is measured rather than counted

Answer 11

Continuous Data

Question 12

a variable which is affected or influenced by another variable

Answer 12

Dependent Variable

Question 13

The 4 scales of measurement

Answer 13

Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio

Question 14

a variable which affects or influences another variable

Answer 14

Independent Variable

Question 15

Scales of measurement

The most primitive level of measurement. Used when distinguishing one object from another for identification pruposes. Data is categorized

Answer 15

Nominal Scale

Question 16

Scales of measurement

this is the level of data where data is arranged in some specified order or rank

Answer 16

Ordinal Data

Question 17

Scales of measurement

This level of data indicates the exact difference between objects but it does not have a true zero point

Answer 17

Interval Data

Question 18

Scales of measurement

This level of data indicates the exact difference between objects and always starts from a true zero point

Answer 18

Ratio Data

Question 19

This is property or characteristics of a population or sample which makes the members of the group similar to each other

Answer 19

constant

Question 20

states facts and proven outcomes from a population

Answer 20

Descriptive Statistics

Question 21

analyze samplings to make predictions about larger populations

Answer 21

inferential statistics

Question 22

involves randomly selecting participants from a target population

Answer 22

probability sampling

Question 23

involves purposefully selecting participants based on the researcher’s judgment or convenience

Answer 23

non-probability sampling