Applications of Statistics: Master Statistics in Real-World Scenarios

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using statistical methods in quality control?

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Completely eliminating manufacturing defects

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Monitoring and improving product quality

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Reducing production costs

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Enhancing customer satisfaction

Question 2

In hypothesis testing, a p-value of 0.05 indicates that:

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The null hypothesis should be rejected.

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The null hypothesis is very likely to be true.

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The alternative hypothesis has a 95% chance of being true.

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The research hypothesis should be rejected.

Question 3

Which statistical measure is used to describe the variation within a data set?

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Standard deviation

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Mean

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Mode

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Range

Question 4

In a quality control process, 100 items were sampled, and 5 were found defective. Assuming the sample accurately represents the population, what is the estimated proportion of defective items?

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5%

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25%

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50%

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75%

Question 5

Which statistical test is appropriate for comparing the means of two independent groups?

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t-test for independent samples

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t-test for paired samples

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ANOVA

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Chi-square test

Question 6

For testing the effectiveness of a new medical treatment, which study design would be most suitable?

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Randomized controlled trial

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Observational study

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Case-control study

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Cohort study

Question 7

Which type of graph is most appropriate for displaying data that shows a trend over time?

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Line chart

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Scatterplot

Question 8

In hypothesis testing, which hypothesis assumes no effect or difference?

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Null hypothesis

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Alternative hypothesis

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Research hypothesis

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Experimental hypothesis

Question 9

Which type of regression analysis is used to predict a dependent variable based on **two or more** independent variables?

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Multiple linear regression

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Simple linear regression

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Logistic regression

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Poisson regression

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a categorical variable?

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Gender

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Height

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Age

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Income

Question 11

A study finds that smoking is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Which of the following is **not** a possible explanation for this association?

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Smoking reduces the risk of lung cancer

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Smoking causes lung cancer

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Lung cancer causes smoking

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There is a common underlying factor that causes both smoking and lung cancer

Question 12

A company is using a control chart to monitor the quality of their products. What does a point that falls within the control limits indicate?

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The process is in control

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The process is out of control

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The process is improving

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The process is deteriorating

Question 13

Which of the following is a measure of dispersion?

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Range

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

Question 14

Which of the following is the final step in the statistical problem-solving process?

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Drawing conclusions and making recommendations

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Defining the problem

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Collecting data

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Analyzing data

Question 15

In a simple random sample, what is the probability of selecting any particular individual from the population?

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Equal for all individuals

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Proportional to the size of the individual

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Dependent on the order in which individuals are selected

Question 16

Which measure of central tendency is least affected by extreme values?

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Median

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Mean

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Mode

Question 17

What is the probability of rolling an even number on a standard six-sided die?

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1/2

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1/3

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1/4

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1/6

Question 18

Which type of statistical test is used to compare the proportions of two independent groups?

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chi-square test

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z-test

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t-test

Question 19

What is the range of possible values for a correlation coefficient?

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-1 to +1

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0 to +1

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-1 to 0

Question 20

What is the difference between a parameter and a statistic?

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A parameter is a numerical characteristic of a population, while a statistic is a numerical characteristic of a sample

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A statistic is a numerical characteristic of a population, while a parameter is a numerical characteristic of a sample

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A parameter and a statistic are the same thing

Question 21

In a clinical trial, which statistical method is primarily used to compare the effectiveness of two treatments?

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Hypothesis testing

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Confidence interval estimation

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Correlation analysis

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Regression modeling

Question 22

Which type of sampling method ensures that each individual in the population has an equal probability of being selected?

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Simple random sampling

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Stratified sampling

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Cluster sampling

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Quota sampling

Question 23

In a regression analysis, the coefficient of determination (R-squared) represents what proportion of the:

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Variation in the response variable explained by the predictor variables

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Variation in the predictor variables explained by the response variable

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Total variation in the response variable

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Total variation in the predictor variables

Question 24

Which statistical measure is used to describe the spread or dispersion of a data set?

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Standard deviation

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Mean

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Median

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Range

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of a confidence interval?

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To estimate a population parameter with a specified margin of error

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To test the statistical significance of a difference between groups

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To predict the value of a future observation

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To determine the probability of an event occurring

Question 26

Which of the following statistical tests is used to determine if there is a significant difference in the proportions of two independent groups?

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Chi-square test

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t-test

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ANOVA

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Correlation coefficient

Question 27

In the context of market analysis, which statistical technique is commonly used to forecast future sales based on historical data?

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Time series analysis

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Regression analysis

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Cluster analysis

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Principal component analysis

Question 28

In a hypothesis test, the alternative hypothesis is the statement that:

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The null hypothesis is false.

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The null hypothesis is true.

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The data supports the research question.

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The sample is representative of the population.

Question 29

Which of the following statistical measures is most appropriate for summarizing data that is skewed?

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Median

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Mean

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Mode

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Standard deviation

Question 30

A confidence interval for a population mean is calculated to be (0.56, 0.68) with a 95% confidence level. This means that:

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We are 95% confident that the true population mean is between 0.56 and 0.68.

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We are 95% confident that the sample mean is between 0.56 and 0.68.

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We are 95% confident that the true population mean is less than 0.56.

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We are 95% confident that the true population mean is greater than 0.68.

Question 31

Which of the following is an assumption of a t-test?

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The data is normally distributed.

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The population variance is known.

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The sample size is large.

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The population mean is known.

Question 32

Which step is NOT included in the statistical inference process?

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Conjecture verification

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Data collection

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Hypothesis formulation

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Model construction

Question 33

In quality control, which statistical chart is best suited for visualizing continuous data over time?

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Control chart

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Scatterplot

Question 34

Which statistical test is commonly used to compare the means of two populations?

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T-test

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Z-test

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Chi-square test

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ANOVA

Question 35

Why is it crucial to cleanse and prepare data before using statistical methods?

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To correct errors and inconsistencies

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To increase the sample size

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To make the data more visually appealing

Question 36

Which of the following is a limitation of statistical methods in medical research?

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Providing absolute certainty in medical conclusions

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Identifying risk factors for diseases

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Contributing to the development of new treatments and cures

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Testing and confirming or refuting medical hypotheses

Question 37

A pharmaceutical company conducts a clinical trial with a new drug, and the results show a statistically significant difference between the treatment and control groups. Which of the following is the most likely interpretation?

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The new drug is effective.

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The new drug is ineffective.

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The difference could be due to chance.

Question 38

Which of the following measures of dispersion is most appropriate for a distribution with outliers?

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Interquartile Range (IQR)

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Range

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Standard Deviation

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Variance

Question 39

A company wants to compare the average salary of its employees in two different departments. Which of the following statistical tests should be used?

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Two-sample t-test

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Regression analysis

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ANOVA

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Chi-square test

Question 40

Which of the following is a potential challenge when using statistical methods?

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Assumptions of statistical tests may not be met in real-world situations.

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Results are always perfectly accurate.

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Statistical methods are only useful in scientific research.

Question 41

A study finds a correlation coefficient of 0.8 between the number of hours spent studying and exam scores. What does this value indicate?

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There is a strong positive relationship between study time and exam scores.

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There is no relationship between study time and exam scores.

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There is a strong negative relationship between study time and exam scores.

Question 42

A regression model predicts that the number of sales is linearly related to the amount spent on advertising, with a positive slope and a high R-squared value. What can we infer from this model?

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As advertising expenditure increases, sales are likely to increase.

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Advertising expenditure has no effect on sales.

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As advertising expenditure decreases, sales are likely to increase.

Question 43

A survey asks respondents to choose their favorite color from a list of options. Which statistical method is most appropriate for analyzing these responses?

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Chi-square test

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Regression analysis

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t-test

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ANOVA

Question 44

A quality control inspector randomly selects 100 bottles from a filling machine and measures the volume of each bottle. The mean volume is 120 ml, and the standard deviation is 5 ml. Calculate the 95% confidence interval for the mean volume of the machine.

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(119.34, 120.66)

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(120.00, 121.00)

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(119.50, 120.50)

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(118.90, 121.10)

Question 45

A marketing company collects data on 100 products and finds a correlation coefficient of -0.75 between product price and sales. Which of the following interpretations is most accurate?

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There is a strong negative relationship between price and sales.

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There is a strong positive relationship between price and sales.

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There is a moderate negative relationship between price and sales.

Question 46

A company randomly selects 100 items from a batch of 1000 to estimate the proportion of defective items. They find that 10 of the selected items are defective. Calculate the best estimate of the population proportion of defective items.

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0.10

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0.15

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0.20

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0.05

Question 47

A researcher randomly selects 50 women and 50 men to test the hypothesis that the mean height of women is less than the mean height of men. The mean height of women is 160 cm with a standard deviation of 5 cm, and the mean height of men is 170 cm with a standard deviation of 6 cm. Calculate the p-value for the hypothesis test.

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0.0023

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0.0184

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0.0092

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0.0046

Question 48

A researcher collects data on 50 employees and finds a correlation coefficient of 0.85 between age and salary. Which of the following conclusions is most accurate?

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There is a strong positive relationship between age and salary.

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There is a strong negative relationship between age and salary.

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There is a moderate positive relationship between age and salary.

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a variable that can be sorted into categories, but not measured numerically?

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Eye color

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Weight

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Age

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Height

Question 50

In a hypothesis test, the null hypothesis claims that:

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There is no difference between two groups being compared.

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The sample accurately reflects the whole population.

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The alternative hypothesis is correct.

Question 51

Which of these is a way to represent the typical value within a set of data?

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Mean

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Standard deviation

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Variance

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Range

Question 52

What is the main reason for taking a sample of products in quality control?

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To ensure the production process consistently meets quality standards.

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To evaluate the effectiveness of the production process.

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To identify every faulty product

Question 53

In medical research, statistics help scientists to:

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Determine if a new treatment is more effective than existing ones.

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Collect information from patients.

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Design experiments for medical research.

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Diagnose specific diseases.

Question 54

Market analysis uses statistics to:

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Identify groups of people who are most likely to be interested in a product.

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Decide on prices for products.

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Create marketing campaigns.

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Predict future sales figures.

Question 55

Which of these is NOT a benefit of applying statistics in real-world situations?

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Provides biased results.

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Helps in making informed decisions.

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Increases accuracy and reliability of findings.

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Improves problem-solving abilities.

Question 56

When interpreting statistical results, it's crucial to consider:

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The context of the study, such as its purpose and limitations.

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The statistical significance of the findings.

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The specific statistical test used in the study.

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The size of the sample used in the study.

Question 57

Statistics is important because it enables us to:

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Use data to make better decisions in various situations.

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Control every aspect of a study.

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Eliminate uncertainty completely.

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Predict the future with absolute certainty.