Data Predictions: Learn to Make Informed Predictions Using Data

Question 1

Which of the following is a benefit of using data to make predictions?

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It helps us make informed decisions.

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It eliminates uncertainty.

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It guarantees accuracy.

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It can be used for any situation.

Question 2

What is the difference between a correlation and a cause?

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A correlation shows a relationship, while a cause explains why it exists.

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A correlation shows a cause, while a cause explains why it exists.

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A correlation and a cause are the same thing.

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A cause shows a relationship, while a correlation explains why it exists.

Question 3

Which measure of central tendency is most impacted by extreme values in a dataset?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

Question 4

If 50% of students in a class of 240 enjoy reading, how many students enjoy reading?

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120

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60

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180

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240

Question 5

Which of the following is a measure of how spread out a data set is?

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Range

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

Question 6

What does the correlation coefficient represent?

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The strength and direction of the relationship between two variables

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The amount of data in a set

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The average value of a data set

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The difference between the highest and lowest values

Question 7

To display trends in data over time, which type of graph is most appropriate?

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Line graph

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Bar graph

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Pie chart

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Scatter plot

Question 8

When designing a survey question, which characteristic is most important?

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Lack of bias

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Specificity

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Open-ended format

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Leading language

Question 9

What is the main reason for using sampling in data collection?

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To draw conclusions about a larger group

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To minimize data collection costs

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To obtain more precise data

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To simplify data analysis

Question 10

Which measure best quantifies the spread or variability of a data set?

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Standard deviation

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Range

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Mean

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Median

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a step involved in using data to make predictions?

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Using past experience

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Collecting data

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Organizing data

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Analyzing data

Question 12

What type of graph would be most useful for displaying data about the favorite colors of a group of students?

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Pie chart

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Bar graph

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Line graph

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Scatter plot

Question 13

A scatter plot shows a negative correlation between two variables. What does this mean?

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As one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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As one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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There is no relationship between the two variables.

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The relationship between the two variables is non-linear.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a biased sample?

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Surveying only people who have a strong opinion on a topic

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Asking for opinions from a random group of individuals

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Observing the behavior of animals in their natural habitat

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Collecting data from various sources to ensure balance

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of using error bars in a graph?

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To indicate the range of possible values associated with the data points

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To highlight the most significant data points

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To enhance the visual appeal of the graph

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To provide a scale for the y-axis

Question 16

A company surveyed employees who have worked there for over five years to gauge their job satisfaction. Which sampling bias could this introduce?

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Overrepresentation Bias

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Response Bias

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Confirmation Bias

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Sampling Error

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of making predictions using data?

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Making assumptions

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Collecting data

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Organizing data

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Analyzing data

Question 18

Which type of graph is typically used to show the relationship between two continuous variables?

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Line graph

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Bar graph

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Pie chart

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Histogram

Question 19

What is the term for a relationship between two variables in which one variable consistently increases (or decreases) as the other variable increases (or decreases)?

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Positive correlation

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Negative correlation

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Linear relationship

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Non-linear relationship

Question 20

Which of the following measures of central tendency is most easily influenced by outliers?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

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Range

Question 21

Which of the following sampling methods is most likely to produce a representative sample?

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Random sampling

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Systematic sampling

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Stratified sampling

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Convenience sampling

Question 22

Which of the following statistical tests is used to compare the means of two independent groups?

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t-test

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Chi-squared test

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ANOVA

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Regression analysis

Question 23

Which measure of central tendency is most easily affected by outliers?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

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Range

Question 24

When a correlation coefficient is close to 1, what does it suggest?

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A strong positive relationship

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A strong negative relationship

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A weak relationship

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No relationship

Question 25

Which type of graph is used to represent the frequency distribution of data?

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Histogram

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Time series

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Scatter plot

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Bar chart

Question 26

Which graph is best for showing data that changes over time?

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Line graph

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Scatter plot

Question 27

Which measure of center is most easily affected by extreme values (outliers)?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

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Range

Question 28

A survey found that 60% of students like math. If there are 100 students in the school, how many like math?

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60

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40

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50

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70

Question 29

What is the chance of rolling a 6 on a standard six-sided dice?

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1/6

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1/2

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1/3

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1/4

Question 30

Which of these is an example of a continuous variable?

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Height

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Number of siblings

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Blood type

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Favorite color

Question 31

A scatter plot shows a positive correlation between two variables. What does this mean?

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As one variable increases, the other variable also tends to increase.

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As one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

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There is no relationship between the two variables.

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The variables are inversely proportional.

Question 32

What is the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?

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The independent variable is controlled by the experimenter, while the dependent variable is the outcome.

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The dependent variable is controlled by the experimenter, while the independent variable is the outcome.

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Both variables are controlled by the experimenter.

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There is no difference between the two variables.

Question 33

A company uses a linear regression model to predict sales based on advertising expenditure. Which of these would improve the accuracy of the model?

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Collecting more data

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Using a different type of regression model

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Ignoring outliers in the data

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Changing the dependent variable

Question 34

Which step is NOT involved in making predictions using data?

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Making a random guess

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Gathering information

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Analyzing data

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Drawing conclusions

Question 35

Which type of data visualization is commonly employed to display trends?

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Line graph

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Scatter plot

Question 36

What distinguishes a hypothesis from a prediction?

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A hypothesis is testable, whereas a prediction specifies a particular outcome.

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A hypothesis is an educated guess, while a prediction is based on evidence.

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A hypothesis can be proven true, but a prediction cannot.

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There is no difference between a hypothesis and a prediction.

Question 37

Which of the following is a valid example of a prediction?

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The sun will rise tomorrow.

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The stock market will crash next month.

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My favorite team will triumph in the championship.

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I will become a millionaire by the age of 30.

Question 38

How does probability contribute to making predictions?

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Probability helps us estimate the likelihood of an event occurring.

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Probability can determine the exact outcome of an event.

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Probability is irrelevant to making predictions.

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Probability only applies to past events.

Question 39

When using data to make predictions, which of these is NOT a necessary step?

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Recalling data from memory

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Collecting data

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Organizing data

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Interpreting data

Question 40

Which type of graph is best for showing data that changes over time?

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Line graph

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Pie chart

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Bar chart

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Scatter plot

Question 41

What is the formula for finding the mean of a set of numbers?

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Sum of all values divided by the number of values

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Median value minus the mode

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Range divided by the number of values

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Mode multiplied by the mean

Question 42

What is the main purpose of a scatter plot?

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To show how two variables relate to each other

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To compare two datasets

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To summarize a dataset

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To predict future events

Question 43

What is the ethical responsibility of people who analyze data?

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To make sure data is used for good and not for harmful purposes

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To collect as much data as possible, even if it means invading people's privacy

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To change the data to support their own claims

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To delete data after it has been used

Question 44

Which type of graph is commonly used to show the relationship between two variables?

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Line graph

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Pie chart

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Bar chart

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Histogram

Question 45

Which measure of central tendency tells us the 'middle' value in a data set?

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Median

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Mean

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Mode

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Range

Question 46

When making predictions based on data, what should you NOT consider?

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Your own personal beliefs

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The accuracy of the data

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The size of the data set

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The time period covered by the data

Question 47

Which method of data collection is most likely to produce biased results?

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Convenience sampling

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Random sampling

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Stratified sampling

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Systematic sampling

Question 48

To make predictions using data, what is the initial step?

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Gather data

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Examine data

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Arrange data

Question 49

Which type of graph is most suited for displaying data that changes over time?

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Line graph

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Dot plot

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Histogram

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Bar chart

Question 50

Which measure of central tendency represents the value that appears most often in a data set?

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Mode

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Median

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Range

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Average

Question 51

What is the primary purpose of a scatterplot?

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To illustrate the relationship between two variables.

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To display data over time.

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To compare several data sets.

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To calculate the mean of a data set.

Question 52

When using data to make predictions, which assumption is commonly made?

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Patterns observed in the past will likely persist in the future.

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Outliers should be excluded from the data set.

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All data points hold equal significance.

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Predictions can be made with absolute certainty.

Question 53

What is the fundamental difference between a prediction and a conclusion?

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A prediction pertains to the future, while a conclusion refers to the past.

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A prediction is more likely to be true than a conclusion.

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A conclusion carries more weight than a prediction.

Question 54

In the context of using data to make predictions, what is the role of probability?

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To quantify the likelihood of an event occurring.

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To make predictions about specific events.

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To ensure the accuracy of all predictions.

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To eliminate all uncertainty from predictions.

Question 55

In which situation would using data to make predictions be particularly useful?

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Forecasting the weather

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Predicting the winner of a game

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Tossing a coin

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Selecting a lottery number