Data Collection and Representation: Quizzes for Mathematics for Business

Question 1

Why is sampling important in data collection? Describe two sampling methods you've learned in this unit.

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Quota sampling involves selecting a sample based on specific characteristics, like age or gender.

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Systematic sampling involves randomly selecting every nth individual from a complete list.

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Sampling is not important because you must collect data from all individuals in a population.

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Convenience sampling is the only sampling method used in data collection.

Question 2

What is the key difference between a population and a sample?

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A population is the entire group of individuals being studied, while a sample is a subset of that population.

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A sample is the entire group of individuals being studied, while a population is a subset of that sample.

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A population and a sample are the same thing.

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A population is a group of similar individuals, while a sample is a group of different individuals.

Question 3

Which measure of central tendency is most heavily influenced by outliers?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

Question 4

The formula for calculating the variance is:

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Σ(x - μ)² / (n-1)

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Σ(x - μ) / n

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Σ(x² - μ²) / n

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Σ(x² - μ) / n

Question 5

What does a positive skewness value indicate about a distribution?

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The distribution is more spread out on the right side.

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The distribution is more spread out on the left side.

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The distribution is symmetrical.

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The distribution is bell-shaped.

Question 6

The purpose of a data representation is to:

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Summarize and simplify data.

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Hide important information.

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Make data more difficult to understand.

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Manipulate data.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a type of graphical data representation?

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Spreadsheet

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Histogram

Question 8

What is the purpose of a cumulative frequency distribution?

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To show the total number of occurrences up to and including each value.

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To show the percentage of occurrences up to and including each value.

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To show the difference in the number of occurrences between two values.

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To show the relationship between two variables.

Question 9

Which type of graph is best for showing the relationship between two variables, where one variable depends on the other?

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Scatterplot

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

Question 10

Skewness can influence the selection of statistical methods used to analyze data. Explain how this occurs and provide an example to illustrate your answer.

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Skewness can impact the choice of statistical methods, such as making non-parametric tests more suitable when the data is highly skewed.

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Skewness does not affect the choice of statistical methods, as it only describes the symmetry of the data.

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Skewness only affects the interpretation of results, not the choice of statistical methods.

Question 11

Which of the following is not considered a type of data?

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Opinion

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Qualitative

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Categorical

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Quantitative

Question 12

When constructing a questionnaire for data collection, it is essential to:

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Ensure questions are clear, concise, and unbiased.

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Use a large sample size.

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Distribute the questionnaire at a convenient time.

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Include open-ended questions only.

Question 13

Which sampling technique involves dividing the population into subgroups based on relevant characteristics and then randomly selecting a sample from each subgroup?

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Stratified sampling

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Convenience sampling

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Random sampling

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Quota sampling

Question 14

Calculate the Z-score for a value of 60 in a dataset with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10.

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+1

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+2

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-1

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0

Question 15

A positive skewness value in a distribution indicates that:

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The data is concentrated on the right side of the distribution.

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The data is concentrated on the left side of the distribution.

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The data is symmetrically distributed.

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The data has no skewness.

Question 16

In a box plot, the line that divides the box into two equal parts represents:

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The median value

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The mean value

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The range value

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The mode value

Question 17

When interpreting a scatter plot, a negative correlation between two variables means that:

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

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There is no relationship between the two variables.

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

Question 18

A histogram is a graphical representation of data that:

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Displays the frequency of data values within specified intervals.

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Can accurately represent outliers.

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Is suitable for both quantitative and qualitative data.

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Always shows the mean and median of the data.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a type of data?

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Opinions and personal preferences

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Spatial

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Numerical

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Categorical

Question 20

Which of the following data collection methods is most appropriate for gathering qualitative data, such as experiences, feelings, or perceptions?

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Interviews and focus groups

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Surveys with closed-ended questions

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Observational studies

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Experiments

Question 21

What is the fundamental difference between a population and a sample in statistical studies?

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A population represents the entire group of individuals of interest, while a sample is a subset of the population selected for study.

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A population is a hypothetical group, while a sample is a subset that has been observed.

Question 22

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

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Mean

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Range

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Median

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Mode

Question 23

Which measure of dispersion represents the average distance between data points and the mean?

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Standard deviation

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Variance

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Range

Question 24

What is a primary purpose of creating a stem-and-leaf plot?

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To visually represent the distribution of data, identify patterns, and assess symmetry.

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To determine the mean and median

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To create a regression line

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To estimate population parameters

Question 25

Which type of graph is most suitable for visually depicting the relationship between two categorical variables?

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Contingency table

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Scatter plot

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Histogram

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Pie chart

Question 26

What is the purpose of a box-and-whisker plot?

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To visually represent the distribution of data, including measures of central tendency, spread, and the presence of outliers.

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To predict future values

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To determine the mean and standard deviation

Question 27

What is the defining characteristic of a normal distribution?

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A bell-shaped curve that is symmetrical around the mean

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A uniform distribution where all values are equally likely

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A skewed distribution with a long tail on one side

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a data type commonly used in statistical analysis?

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Opinion

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Numerical

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Ordinal

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Categorical

Question 29

What is the primary reason for using sampling techniques in data collection?

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To obtain a smaller, representative subset of the population to make data collection more manageable and cost-effective.

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To collect data from only the most accessible individuals.

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To ensure that every individual in the population has an equal chance of being included in the data.

Question 30

Which measure of central tendency is most sensitive to extreme values (outliers) in a dataset?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

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Range

Question 31

What is the fundamental difference between a population and a sample in statistical analysis?

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A population refers to the entire group of individuals or data points under investigation, while a sample is a smaller subset selected from the population.

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A population represents individuals with similar characteristics, while a sample represents individuals with diverse characteristics.

Question 32

What is a key purpose of representing data?

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To simplify and enhance the understanding and interpretation of data.

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To store data in a compact and efficient manner.

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To facilitate the transmission of data across networks.

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To protect data from unauthorized access.

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a graphical data representation commonly used to display categorical data?

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Bar chart

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Frequency table

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Scatter plot

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Histogram

Question 34

What is a particular advantage of using a pie chart to represent data?

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It effectively illustrates the proportional relationships between different categories in a dataset.

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It is visually appealing and easy to interpret.

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It is simple to create and requires minimal effort.

Question 35

Identify the method of data collection that is NOT a primary method.

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Telepathy

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Observation

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Surveys

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Interviews

Question 36

Classify the type of data represented by the number of students in a class.

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Discrete

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Categorical

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Continuous

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Ordinal

Question 37

Which sampling technique guarantees an equal chance of selection for every individual in the population?

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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 38

Which measure of central tendency indicates the value that appears most frequently in a dataset?

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Mode

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Mean

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Median

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Range

Question 39

Which data representation method displays the frequency of different values in a dataset?

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Histogram

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Scatter plot

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Bar chart

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Line graph

Question 40

Identify the measure used to assess the asymmetry or imbalance in a distribution.

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Skewness coefficient

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Mean deviation

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Kurtosis coefficient

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Coefficient of variation

Question 41

Define the process of selecting a representative subset of a population for data gathering.

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Sampling

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Estimation

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Inference

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Hypothesis testing

Question 42

Which data representation method is used to visualize the relationship between two variables?

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Scatter plot

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Pie chart

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Histogram

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Bar chart

Question 43

Which of the following is considered an opinion, and is, therefore, not a data type?

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Opinion

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Quantitative

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Ordinal

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Nominal

Question 44

Which of the following sampling techniques is appropriate for obtaining a representative sample from a large population?

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Random sampling

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Quota sampling

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Snowball sampling

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Convenience sampling

Question 45

Which measure of central tendency is least affected by extreme values, such as outliers?

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Median

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Mean

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Average

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Mode

Question 46

Which of the following is a statistical measure that quantifies the spread or variability of a data set?

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Standard deviation

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Median

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Mean

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Mode

Question 47

Which graphical representation is commonly used to display categorical data and compare the proportions of different categories?

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Bar chart

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Table

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Histogram

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Description

Question 48

Which type of data is best suited for representation using a pie chart?

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Nominal

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Ordinal

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Quantitative

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Interval

Question 49

When conducting research, which ethical consideration should be given the highest priority?

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Protecting participants' confidentiality

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Collecting accurate data

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Reporting findings accurately

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Using appropriate sampling techniques

Question 50

Which type of pattern can be identified in a time series plot that shows a recurring pattern over a specific period?

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Seasonality

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Clustering

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Correlation

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Linearity