Module 5--Statistics: Lying with Statistics, Graphs and Displays

Question 1

1. How can compensation professionals ensure their statistical data are not distorted?
   A. Use statistical software, which prevents distortion of data.
   B. Develop a plan that provides an objective approach to collecting, organizing and displaying data.
   C. Avoid training that shows how data can be distorted, as that training might cause one to distort data subconsciously.
   D. Distortion of data is commonly accepted as a method for making compelling arguments for change in organizations.

Answer 1

B. Develop a plan that provides an objective approach to collecting, organizing and displaying data.

Question 2

2. Which of the following is true of distribution shapes for nominal data?
   A. They generally are normal distributions.
   B. They are best represented skewed with a tail to the left.
   C. Nominal data should be represented via pie charts only.
   D. It might be most honest to simply list the categories in alphabetical order.

Answer 2

D. It might be most honest to simply list the categories in alphabetical order.