reading quiz 2

Question 1

In statistical notation, N stands for ________________.

Answer 1

The total number of subjects or scores

Question 2

In the formula below, which operation would be performed first?

(X + Y) * 3 - 1/2

Answer 2

The operation enclosed in parentheses

Question 3

This scale has categories for units.

Answer 3

Nominal

Question 4

The values on this scale represent rank ordering.

Answer 4

Ordinal

Question 4

This scale has equal intervals between adjacent units but does not have an absolute zero.

Answer 4

Interval

Question 5

This scale has equal intervals between adjacent units and does have an absolute zero.

Answer 5

Ratio

Question 6

The Celsius scale of temperature is an example of a variable measured on the ________________ scale.

Answer 6

Interval

Question 7

This type of variable theoretically can have an infinite number of values between adjacent units on the scale.

Answer 7

Continuous

Question 8

The real limits of a continuous variable are those values that are above and below the recorded value by _____ of the smallest measuring unit of the scale.

Answer 8

one-half

Question 9

It is standard practice to carry all intermediate calculations to _________ decimal place(s) further than will be reported in the final answer.

Answer 9

two or more