Measurements: Chapter 1

Question 0

Data in a row in a data table corresponds to a(n):

Answer 0

Observation

Question 1

Define the term measurement

Answer 1

The assigning of numbers or codes according to prior-set rules.

Question 2

Data in a column in a data table corresponds to a(n):

Answer 2

Variable

Question 3

List the three main measurement scales addressed in chapter 1?

Answer 3

Nominal
ordinal
quantitative

Question 4

What type of measurement assigns a name to each observation?

Answer 4

Nominal

Question 5

What type of measurement is based on categories that can be put in rank order?

Answer 5

Ordinal

Question 6

What type of measurement assigns in numerical value that permits for meaningful mathematical operations for each observation?

Answer 6

Quantitative

Question 7

What does GIGO stand for?

Answer 7

Garbage in Garbage out

Question 8

Define Imprecision?

Answer 8

The inability to get the same result upon repetition.

Question 9

Define Bias?

Answer 9

Expresses itself as a tendency to overestimate or underestimate the true value of an object.

Question 10

Give examples of a nominal measurement.

Answer 10

Gender
Country
State