Lecture Exam #2 Review

Which of the following is true about the hypothesis of an experiment? a. A null hypothesis can be accepted. b. A hypothesis can be accepted. c. A hypothesis is a prediction that the treatment causes an effect. d. A null hypothesis is a prediction that the treatment causes an effect. e. A hypothesis can be proven incorrect.

- A hypothesis can be accepted - A hypothesis is a prediction that the treatment causes an effect - A hypothesis can be proven incorrect

In Goldreich's 2004 paper on how to write a research paper, which of the following steps does he recommend? a. Make the reading a non-painful experience b. Focus on the reader's needs rather than the writer's desires c. Balance between contradictory requirements d. Awareness of the knowledge level of the reader e. Publish only in a top journal.

- Make the reading a non-painful experience - Focus on the reader's needs rather than the writer's desires - Balance between contradictory requirements - Awareness of the knowledge level of the reader

Which of the following are types of research papers? a. Presentation b. Argumentative c. Maniacal d. Web page e. Analytical

- argumentative -analytical

Which of the following are true about the thesis statement of an argumentative paper? a. Covers a topic that is not controversial. b. Establishes the stance the author is going to take. c. Covers a topic that is not debatable. d. Clearly articulates the topic. e. It is presented in the concluding paragraphs.

- establishes stance author is going to take - clearly articulates the topic

Which of the following are types of case studies? a. exploratory b. descriptive c. inquisitive d. argumentative

- exploratory - descriptive

Which of the following are true about scatter charts? a. Scatter charts show the relationships among the numeric values in several data series. b. Scatter charts are typically used for displaying and comparing numeric values such as scientific, statistical, and engineering data. c. Scatter charts are ideal to use when you want to track values related to duration. d. Scatter charts are ideal to use when trying to understand what the relationship is between two sets of values (i.e. linear, exponential, etc.) e. Scatter charts should not be used when you want to change the scale of the horizontal axis.

A, B , D

Which of the following are true about surface charts? a. You can use a surface chart when both categories and data series are numeric values. b. A surface chart is useful when you what to find optimum combinations between two sets of data. c. Colors and patterns indicate areas that change over time and space - they are ideal for showing duration values. d. You can use a surface chart when both categories and data series are alphabetic values. e. Colors and patterns indicate areas that are in the same range of values.

A, B, E

When we refer to a document, which of the following could we be referring to? a. Research paper b. Microsoft word 2013 c. Cover letter d. Resume e. Microsoft Excel 2013

A, C, D

Which of the following are feature(s) we expect from our word processor? a. Support for multiple fonts/colors b. The ability to plug multiple devices into the computer system. c. Spell checking d. Grammar checking e. Equation support

A, C, D, E

According to Goldreich, a writer is often overwhelmed with his desire to say certain things and neglects to ask what the real needs of the reader are. Which of the following symptoms are related to the latter state of mind? a. Idiosyncrasies. Some writers tend to use terms, phrases, and notations that only have a personal appeal. b. Lack of Heirarchy or Structure. The write should make clear distinctions between the more important ideas/statements and the less important one. c. The "Checklist" Phenomenon. The writer wishes to put everything he knows about the subject matter in the paper. d. Talmud-ism. The write explores all the subtleties and refinements of his ideas when first presenting them before clarifying the basic ideas. e. Obscure Generality. The write chooses to present his ideas in the most general form instead of the easiest to understand.

All

Which of the following are places where data may be found? a. Books b. Published papers c. Case studies d. Subject matter databases e. Web sites

All

Which of the following are tool(s) that allow you to organize your information in a document? a. Tables to perform page layout b. Appendix c. Headers and footers d. Cross-references e. Heading, table of contents

All

Which of the following are true about why we cite sources? a. To show the depth and scope of your research b. To provide a trail for your reader to follow the research you performed. c. To give credit where credit is due d. To allow the readers to locate and further explore the sources you consulted. e. To provide evidence for your arguments

All

Which of the following characteristic(s) are provided by the formatting created by templates? a. Cross-referencing with section or page numbers b. Footnote numbering c. Tables of figures with caption titles and their page numbers d. Table of contents with section titles e. Indices of keywords and their page numbers

All

Which of the following characteristic(s) are provided by the formatting created by templates? a. Table of contents with section titles b. Cross-referencing with section or page numbers c. Footnote numbering d. Indices of keywords and their page numbers e. Tables of figures with caption titles and their page numbers

All

According to Goldreich, the first thing to do before writing a paper is to do which of the following? a. Ask "What is the relevant community ?" b. Ask "What is the relevant information the audience needs to access ?" c. Ask "What is the relevant community's needs ?" d. Ask "What is the idea that the paper is intended to communicate ?"

Ask "What is the idea that the paper is intended to communicate ?"

Which of the following are true about radar charts? a. The downside to radar charts is they can only plot one data series, where pie charts can plot one of more data series. b. Radar charts compare the aggregate values of multiple data sets. c. A radar chart plots the values of each category along a separate axis that starts in the center of the chart and ends on the outer ring

B, C

Which of the following are true about using charts in presentations? a. You should try to get all your charts on one slide to get them out of the way. b. You don't want them to cause you to become the voice-over to the video c. You don't want to use charts in presentations because they detract from the message you are presenting. d. Putting complex charts up can cause the audience to lose focus on your voice. e. They provide a visual aid to the topic

B, D, E

Which of the following are true about column charts? a. A legend is used to provide a chart title. b. In column charts, categories are typically organized along the vertical axis, and values along the horizontal axis. c. Column charts are useful for showing data changes over a period of time. d. Column charts are useful for illustrating comparisons among items. e. In column charts, categories are typically organized along the horizontal axis, and values along the vertical axis.

C, D, E

According to the Statistics Canada website, if you are unfamiliar with the data you are analyzing, it is a good idea to a. Find background information on Wikipedia b. Consult an expert on the subject matter c. Ask your little brother for help d. Talk to your friends and see what they think

Consult an expert on the subject matter

According to the Statistics Canada website, which of these is not a basic step in the analytical process? a. Deciding on which method are appropriate b. Finding the data on a helpful website c. Determining the availability of data d. Identifying issues

Finding the data on a helpful website

Which of these is one of the most important keys to understanding how to visualize your data? a. Presenting small bits of data in a PowerPoint presentation b. Knowing your audience c. Writing down the data on paper d. Making headlines

Knowing your audience

In the GCF Video over Headers, Footers, and Page Numbers, the Design tab is present under which of the following conditions: a. Always b. When you have clicked in the Header area c. Never d. When you have selected the appropriate text

When you have clicked in the Header area

Templates can be a key feature in the creation of a document. What does a template provide to aid the creator of the document? a. The ability to cut and paste information from one place to another. b. A mechanism to translate from one programming language to another. c. A process that allows the creator to create a set of tools that clearly define the boundaries of the document. d. A "Fill in the Blank" document that can be completed either by hand or through an automated iterative process.

a "Fill in the Blank" document that can be completed either by hand or through an automated iterative process

In the GCF Video over Headers, Footers, and Page Numbers, you can restart the page numbering by inserting: a. A column break b. A paragraph marker c. A section break d. A clear number break

a section break

Data visualization is important for a. presenting research findings b. Conveying ideas c. Sharing ideas with colleagues d. all of the answers

all of the answers

If you have a situation where the axis labels are long and the values that are shown are durations, the best chart to use is which of the following? a. Radar chart b. Line chart c. Pie chart d. Scatter chart e. Bar chart

bar chart

To add a row, select the row ___ the place where you want to add the row. a. Above b. Behind c. Below d. Directly there

below

To delete a row or column, select the row or column and use the delete command in the ___ group of the Home tab. a. Editing b. Insert/delete c. Cells d. Alignment

cells

The initial step in data visualization is to a. make a chart b. create a table c. draw a picture d. cite your sources

create a table

According to the Statistics Canada website, the process of developing answers to research questions through the examination of data is called a. Answer forms b. Examining data c. Data analysis d. Interpretation

data analysis

Which of these is a database activity? a. Using PivotTables b. Data indexing c. Creating charts d. Citing answers

data indexing

What is a PivotTable? a. Data summarization tool b. Rotating table c. Special chart with percentages d. A table that works from Powerpoint, Word, and Excel

data summarization tool

The presentation of data in a pictorial or graphical format is also know as ____. a. Data pictures b. Data presentation c. Data visualization d. PGP data

data visualization

A bibliography or list of works cited is almost always placed immediately after the introduction. a. true b. false

false

According to Goldreich, as a writer, you should introduce as many of the new concepts and definitions pertaining to the subject that you can. This will ensure the reader has the necessary information. a. true b. false

false

According to the Statistics Canada website, data analysis is the process of developing questions through the examination and interpretation of data. a. true b. false

false

According to the Statistics Canada website, to be effective, the analyst needs to understand the current relevant issues and should be careful not to include those that could emerge in the future. a. true b. false

false

If a job posting does not specifically require a cover letter, sending your resume in without one or with just a post-it note is perfectly acceptable. a. true b. false

false

In the GCF Video over Pictures and Text Wrapping, the Design tab allows you to insert Pictures into a document. a. true b. false

false

Information and data are synonymous. a. true b. false

false

Spreadsheets are easily for people to understand and visualize for data trends and patterns. a. true b. false

false

The APA (American Psychological Association) allows research papers for journals to be submitted in any format, as long as it is clear and concise. a. true b. false

false

You can auto size a column by double-clicking the column header line. a. true b. false

false

What shows you only the data you need or helps you find a specific type of data? a. Finding b. Data hunt c. Filtering d. Sorting

filtering

In the GCF Video over Page Layout, the Page Dialog contained all of the following except: a. font size b. paper size c. margins d. orientation

font size

Which of these is not an element of an excel table? a. Sizing Handle b. Header Row c. Formula Bar d. Calculated Columns e. Banded Rows

formula bar

In the GCF Video over Page Layout, to display information in the top and bottom margins of your document, use a. Margins b. Topper & foot c. Header & footer d. Paragraph head

header & footer

Which of these is not the three elements to successful data visualization? a. It sets up a clear framework b. It easily connects to the Internet c. It tells a story d. It understands the audience

it easily connects to the internet

Use ____ from the commands in the bottom corner to view how your worksheet will print. a. Page layout view b. Page orientation c. Page view d. print layout

page layout view

Which chart is best for showing proportions compared to the whole data? a. Pie chart b. Proportions chart c. Pareto chart d. Bar chart

pie chart

In the GCF Video over Pictures and Text Wrapping, one of the key items text wrapping controls is: a. The position of the margin b. The position of the borders c. The position of the text box d. The position of the image

the position of the image

Who does Goldreich identify as the target of presenting the author's key ideas to? a. The general public b. The author's students c. The author's peers d. The relevant community

the relevant community

Which of these is an important feature for understand column totals (for example, finding the SUM from the top of the table to the bottom)? a. calculated columns b. total column c. total sum d. total row

total row

A key question you should ask yourself when beginning to create a document is "Who are you trying to communicate to or persuade?" This allows you to know your audience. a. true b. false

true

A stacked column chart shows the relationship of individual items to the whole by comparing the contribution of each value to a total across categories. a. true b. false

true

A word processor is a computer application used for the production (including composition, editing, formatting, and possibly printing) of any sort of printable material. a. true b. false

true

An experiment is a valuable source of information because it is one of the only methods that allows us to make causal statements. a. true b. false

true

Area charts emphasize the magnitude of change over time. They can be used to draw attention to the total value across a trend by displaying the sum of the plotted values. This shows the relationship of the parts to the whole. a. true b. false

true

Clustered column charts compare values across categories by displaying values in vertical rectangles. a. true b. false

true

Goldreich's paper is a revised and augmented version of his essay "How NOT to write a paper" written in 1991 and revised in 1996. a. true b. false

true

Markers are used to show individual data values. They can clutter up the effect, but can also illustrate key values. They can be used with any type of chart. a. true b. false

true

PivotCharts are charts that are made from PivotTables, and have the same options as other charts. a. true b. false

true

The Page Layout tab can help you modify your page orientation, margins, and theme. a. true b. false

true

The goal of a table is to represent data in a clear and accurate format. a. true b. false

true

The purpose of a document is to communicate or persuade. a. true b. false

true

Visualization is really a dynamic form of persuasion through telling a story. a. true b. false

true

When designing the table's rows and columns, keep your audience's needs in mind. a. true b. false

true