Lecture Quiz #2

Which of the following are places where data may be found?

All of the above

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

Which of the following is true about the hypothesis of an experiment?

A hypothesis can be proved incorrect, A hypothesis is a prediction that the treatment causes an effect, a hypothesis can be accepted

Which of the following are true about radar charts?

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. Radar charts compare the aggregate values of multiple data sets.

When perusing a number of papers as a part of your research, what do you read first to see if it is a good fit for your paper?

Abstract

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?

All

Which of the following are true about why we cite sources?

All

Data visualization is important for

All of the above

Which of the following are tool(s) that allow you to organize your information in a document?

All of the above

Which of the following characteristic(s) are provided by the formatting created by templates?

All of the above

Which of the following are true about databases for storing data?

Allows operations on the data, tools exist to allow a web interface, stores and retrieves data based on keys

Which of the following are types of research papers?

Argumentative and Analytical

According to Goldreich, the first thing to do before writing a paper is to do which of the following?

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

In Goldreich's 2004 paper on how to write a research paper, which of the following steps does he recommend?

Awareness of the knowledge level of the reader, make the reading a non-painful experience, focus on the reader's needs rather than the writer's desires, balance between contradictory requirements.

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?

Bar Chart

Which of these is not a PivotTable feature?

Change the original data

Which tool in Excel helps you visualize the meaning behind data?

Charts

Which of the following can be shown on a stock chart?

Closing price, Volume of stocks traded, High value, Low value, Opening price

Which of the following are true about column charts?

Column charts are useful for illustrating comparisons among items. In column charts, categories are typically organized along the horizontal axis, and values along the vertical axis. Column charts are useful for showing data changes over a period of time

According to the Statistics Canada website, if you are unfamiliar with the data you are analyzing, it is a good idea to

Consult an expert on the subject matter

The initial step in data visualization is to

Create a table

To add a filter to your data, click the Filter command under which tab?

Data

According to the Statistics Canada website, the process of developing answers to research questions through the examination of data is called

Data Analysis

Which of these is a database activity?

Data Indexing

The presentation of data in a pictorial or graphical format is also know as ____.

Data Visualization

What is a PivotTable?

Data summarization tool

Which of the following are types of case studies?

Exploratory and Descriptive

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

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.

False

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

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.

False

An argumentative research paper is usually an exercise in exploration and evaluation.

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.

False

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

False

Information and data are synonymous.

False

It is important to keep duplicates of information in your table.

False

Pie charts are best for showing trends over time.

False

Pie charts show the size of items in multiple data series proportional to one of the items.

False

Spreadsheets are easily for people to understand and visualize for data trends and patterns.

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.

False

According to the Statistics Canada website, which of these is not a basic step in the analytical process?

Finding the data on a helpful website

When Goldreich talks about how to serve the reader's needs, he identifies 4 key points. Which of the following is NOT one of those points?

Focus on the writer's desires rather than the reader's needs

Which of the following are feature(s) we expect from our word processor?

Grammar Checking, Support for multiple fonts/colors, spell checking, Equation support

In the GCF Video over Page Layout, to display information in the top and bottom margins of your document, use

Header and Footer

To add a page number, use the ____ Tab.

Header and Footer

To delete a row or column, select the row or column and use the delete command in the ___ group of the Home tab.

Insert/Delete

Which of these is not the three elements to successful data visualization?

It easily connects to the Internet

Which of these is one of the most important keys to understanding how to visualize your data?

Knowing your audience

Which of the following are true about line charts?

Line charts can display continuous data over time, line charts are usually set against a common scale, line charts are ideal for showing trends in data at equal intervals

Which of these is not a key to designing a table?

Make a matching chart to go with the table

Which of these is not an element of an excel table?

Not banded rows, header row, or calculated columns

When we refer to a document, which of the following could we be referring to?

Not microsoft excel 2013 or microsoft word 2013

Which of the following are characteristic(s) of a good document?

Organized information, correct grammar and spelling, clear and concise

Use ____ from the commands in the bottom corner to view how your worksheet will print.

Page Layout view

Which chart is best for showing proportions compared to the whole data?

Pie Chart

When Goldreich talks about how to serve the reader's needs, what is the key point he illustrates?

Single out clearly the new ideas presented in the paper

In the GCF Video over Pictures and Text Wrapping, one of the key items text wrapping controls is:

The position of the image

Which of the following are true about using charts in presentations?

They provide a visual aid to the topic, You don't want them to cause you to become the voice-over to the video, Putting complex charts up can cause the audience to lose focus on your voice.

In his paper on "How to Write a Paper", Goldreich comments on why we write papers. His main reason was:

To communicate an idea

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)?

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.

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.

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.

True

According to Goldreich, the title and the abstract should be as informative as possible and yet not too cumbersome or too long. The difference between them is their length.

True

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

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.

True

Clustered column charts compare values across categories by displaying values in vertical rectangles.

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.

True

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

True

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

True

The filtering tools are added to the Header row.

True

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

True

The purpose of a document is to communicate or persuade.

True

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

True

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

True

In the GCF Video over Headers, Footers, and Page Numbers, the Design tab is present under which of the following conditions:

When you have clicked in the header area