HCM 360: Module 1

Which of the following is an example of an Excel formula for taking the number 6 to the power of 2?

=6^2

Which of the following does NOT describe statistics?

A factor that exhibits variability, volatliliy or assumes different values.

The political affiliation (republican, democrat, independent) of an individual is an example of which type of variable?

categorical

If a student were to count the number of cars passing through an intersection in a two hour period, she would be collecting which type of random variable?

discrete

What is a mathematical operator used to perform a mathematical task called?

formula

The ____________ branch of statistics consists of methods that enable the administrator to develop generalizations, estimations, or predictions concerning the phenomenon of managerial interest.

inferential

The universe or "totality of items or things" under consideration is called a

population

When surveying patient satisfaction and you are using the choices "poor" to "excellent" you are using a

qualitative variable

In Excel, what is a collection of cells called?

range

A description of different houses on the market includes the following three variables. Which of these variables is not quantitative?

the color of the house

Researchers are conducting a state-wide survey for the U.S. Postal Service. The survey records many different variables of interest. Which of the following variables is categorical?

the country of residence

Which of the following is a discrete quantitative variable?

the number of employees of an insurance company

A particularly common question in the study of wildlife behavior involves observing contests between residents of a particular area and intruders. In each contest, the residents either win or lose the encounter (assuming there are no ties). Observers might record several variables, some of which are listed below. Which of these variables is categorical?

whether the residents win or lose