Question 1
Which of the following best describes the term explanatory variable?
- The dependent variable in an experiment.
- A value or component of the independent variable applied in an experiment.
- A variable that has an effect on a study even through it is neither an independent nor a dependent variable.
- The independent variable in an experiment.
Question 2
To determine whether or not grade level influences time spent studying, Samuel has designed a survey. What is the response variable?
- Grade level
- Time spent studying
- The number of people surveyed
- None of the above.
Question 3
A new mother keeps track of the time when her baby wakes up each morning. What is the level of measurement of the data?
- Nominal
- Ordinal
- Interval
- Ratio
Question 4
Virginia is collecting data on shirt color. What type of data is this?
- Qualitative
- Discrete quantitative data
- Continuous quantitative data
- None of the above.
Question 5
At a comic convention, a researcher asks attendees what their favorite comic book is. What is the level of measurement of the data?
- Nominal
- Ordinal
- Interval
- Ratio
Question 6
Patrick is collecting data on shoe size. What type of data is this?
- Qualitative data
- Discrete quantitative data
- Continuous quantitative data
- None of the above.
Question 7
Given that Justin is collecting data on reaction time, what type of data is Justin working with?
- Qualitative data
- Discrete quantitative data
- Continuous quantitative data
- None of the above
Question 8
Use the drop Down menu to complete the statement.
_____________ data is the type of ____________ data that is the result of measuring.
Question 9
Use the drop down menu to complete the statement.
The _____________ is a value or component of the independent variable applied in an experiment.
Question 10.
Margaret is investigating if gender has any effect on political party associations. What is the response variable?
- Political party associations
- Gender
- The number of people that are being studied.
- None of the above.
Question 11
A track runner keeps track of how long it takes her to run the 200-meter dash. What is the level of measurement of the data?
- Nominal
- Ordinal
- Interval
- Ratio
Question 12
A zoologist measures the birthweight of each cub in a litter of lions. What is the level of measurement of the data?
- Nominal
- Ordinal
- Interval
- Ratio
ANSWERS
Question 1
Which of the following best describes the term explanatory variable?
- The dependent variable in an experiment.
- A value or component of the independent variable applied in an experiment.
- A variable that has an effect on a study even through it is neither an independent nor a dependent variable.
- The independent variable in an experiment.
Question 2
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