Hawkes Statistics 1.2
The numbers of TV shows taped in Los Angeles on various days are an example of which type of data?
Discrete
The numbers of different colors various boxes of crayons have are an example of which type of data?
Discrete
The numbers of each color of jelly beans in a jar (assuming they are all whole) are an example of which type of data?
Discrete
Genders are an example of which type of data?
Neither Discrete or Continuous
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Karate belt colors worn by members of a martial arts gym
Ordinal
Amounts of yearly rainfall in Miami over the last 55 years are an example of which type of data?
Quantitative
Boiling points in degrees Celsius for various substances are an example of which type of data?
Quantitative
Heights of sunflowers in a garden are an example of which type of data?
Continuous
A reviewer decides to interview guests to see how they would rate a particular hotel. The following table lists the responses from twenty-five guests. What is the level of measurement for the data? Are the data qualitative or quantitative? Hotel Ratings Five Diamonds, One Diamond, Two Diamonds, Three Diamonds, Four Diamonds, Three Diamonds, Four Diamonds, Four Diamonds, Five Diamonds, Three Diamonds, Five Diamonds, Four Diamonds, Three Diamonds, Four Diamonds, Five Diamonds, One Diamond, Three Diamonds, Five Diamonds, One Diamond, One Diamond, Five Diamonds, Two Diamonds, Four Diamonds, Two Diamonds, Five Diamonds
ordinal, qualitative
A reviewer decides to interview patrons to see how they would rate a particular restaurant. The following table lists the responses from twenty-five patrons. What is the level of measurement for the data? Are the data qualitative or quantitative? Restaurant Ratings Five Stars, One Star, Two Stars, Three Stars, Four Stars, Three Stars, Four Stars, Four Stars, Five Stars, Three Stars, Five Stars, Four Stars, Three Stars, Four Stars, Five Stars, One Star, Three Stars, Five Stars, One Star, Two Stars, Five Stars, Two Stars, Four Stars, One Star, Five Stars
ordinal, qualitative
Heights of trees are an example of which type of data?
Continuous
Pounds gained by persons in your class during the first month of the semester are an example of which type of data?
Continuous
Speeds of cars driving on the highway are an example of which type of data?
Continuous
Widths of the doors in a restaurant are an example of which type of data?
Continuous
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Average temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit) of the water in the Gulf of Mexico for each month of the past year
Interval
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Boiling points (in degrees Celsius) for various substances
Interval
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Copyright years of all books in a library
Interval
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. High temperatures (in degrees Fahrenheit) across the country for one day in July
Interval
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Temperatures (in degrees Celsius) of various sites on the planet Saturn
Interval
Colors of jelly beans in a jar are an example of which type of data?
Neither Discrete or Continuous
Letter grades on a test are an example of which type of data?
Neither Discrete or Continuous
Names of TV shows taped in Los Angeles are an example of which type of data?
Neither Discrete or Continuous
Suits of playing cards are an example of which type of data?
Neither Discrete or Continuous
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Letter grades given for a college course
Ordinal
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Educational level as reported in the census (Elementary school, High school graduate, Some college, etc.)
Ordinal
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. High school class rankings for a graduating class
Ordinal
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Sizes of sweatpants on a clearance rack
Ordinal
Candy choices at the movie theater are an example of which type of data?
Qualitative
Eye colors are an example of which type of data?
Qualitative
Football jersey numbers are an example of which type of data?
Qualitative
Months of the year are an example of which type of data?
Qualitative
Religious affiliations are an example of which type of data?
Qualitative
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Grams of saturated fat in each item on a menu
Ratio
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Monthly amounts of rain in Seattle over 10 years
Ratio
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Number of classes taken in a semester by each student at a college
Ratio
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Prices of a particular jacket on various online retailer websites
Ratio
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Total dollar value of all items in a safe
Ratio
A reviewer decides to interview guests to see how they would rate a particular hotel. The following table lists the responses from twenty-five guests. What is the level of measurement for the data? Are the data qualitative or quantitative? Hotel Ratings Five Diamonds, One Diamond, Two Diamonds, Three Diamonds, Four Diamonds, Three Diamonds, Four Diamonds, Four Diamonds, Five Diamonds, Three Diamonds, Five Diamonds, Four Diamonds, Two Diamonds, Four Diamonds, Five Diamonds, One Diamond, Three Diamonds, Five Diamonds, One Diamond, One Diamond, Five Diamonds, Two Diamonds, Four Diamonds, Three Diamonds, Five Diamonds
ordinal, qualitative
The numbers of people in each statistics class at your school are an example of which type of data?
Discrete
The numbers of questions answered correctly by various students on a 1010-question quiz are an example of which type of data?
Discrete
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Breeds of dogs owned by a sample of households
Nominal
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Colors of cats owned by a sample of households
Nominal
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Hair colors extracted from a collection of passport photos
Nominal
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Preferred cellphone brands of AT&T customers
Nominal
Indicate the level of measurement for the data set described. Young children's answers to the question "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
Nominal
Class sizes of various sections of college algebra at your university are an example of which type of data?
Quantitative
Temperatures in degrees Kelvin of various sites on the moon are an example of which type of data?
Quantitative
Yards a running back rushes for during a football game are an example of which type of data?
Quantitative
In order to help decide when and where to advertise, an appliance repair company decided to pull invoices and tally what types of appliances were repaired. There were twenty-five appliances repaired that month. What is the level of measurement for the data? Are the data qualitative or quantitative? Appliances Repaired Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Microwave, Dryer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washing Machine, Dishwasher
nominal, qualitative
In order to help decide when and where to advertise, an outdoor equipment repair company decided to pull invoices and tally what types of power tools were repaired. There were twenty-five power tools repaired that month. What is the level of measurement for the data? Are the data qualitative or quantitative? Equipment Repaired Weed Eater, Weed Eater, Riding Mower, Push Mower, Pressure Washer, Push Mower, Push Mower, Pressure Washer, Leaf Blower, Push Mower, Leaf Blower, Pressure Washer, Riding Mower, Pressure Washer, Leaf Blower, Weed Eater, Push Mower, Leaf Blower, Weed Eater, Pressure Washer, Leaf Blower, Riding Mower, Pressure Washer, Leaf Blower, Leaf Blower
nominal, qualitative
A reviewer decides to interview viewers to see how they would rate a particular movie. The following table lists the responses from twenty-five viewers. What is the level of measurement for the data? Are the data qualitative or quantitative? Movie Ratings Great, Awful, Bad, Average, Good, Average, Good, Good, Great, Average, Great, Good, Average, Good, Great, Awful, Average, Great, Awful, Awful, Great, Bad, Good, Bad, Great
ordinal, qualitative
