Chapter 1 1 The Human Resources Department Large Corporation Maintains

Chapter 1: Data and Decisions– Quiz A Name_________________________

1.1.1 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.

1. Viamedia, the cable industry’s leading independent cable rep firm and provider of

online advertising services, sponsored an online survey in June, 2013 to understand

television viewing habits. The survey was given to 2,029 American adults age 18 and

older, of whom 1,958 watch television programming. Of interest was how Americans

watched television –72% watch cable TV while 33% watch on a device (tablet,

smartphone, computer). Describe the W’s for the information given.

• Who:

• What:

• When:

• Where:

• How:

• Why:

1.2.2 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.

2. The following tables display some of the demographic data collected in a recent

(2012) Nielsen Global Survey analyzing Asian American purchasing behaviors and

television viewing patterns. List the variables in the data set. Indicate whether each

variable is categorical or quantitative. If the variable is quantitative, give the units.

Age

Distribution

% Total

U.S.

Households

% Asian-

American

Households

0–9 13% 12%

10–17 11% 10%

18–24 10% 10%

25–34 13% 16%

45–54 14% 14%

55–74 20% 14%

75+ 6% 4%

Income

Ranges

% Total

U.S.

Households

% Asian-

American

Households

< $25,000 24% 20%

$25,000–

$34,999

11% 8%

$35,000–

$49,999

16%

13%

$50,000–

$74,999

20% 18%

$75,000–

$99,999

12% 14%

$100,000+ 18% 29% Composition

of Asian-

Americans

%

Composition

Asian-Indian 19%

Vietnamese 11%

Chinese 23%

Korean 10%

Filipino 17%

Japanese 5%

Other Asian 15%

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1.2.1 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.

3. In addition to the variables listed above, data were also collected on the variables

listed below. Indicate whether each is nominal or ordinal.

• Region of U.S. (NE, NW, MW, SW, SE)

• Education (Less than High School, High School, Some College, College +)

• Marital Status (Single, Widowed, Divorced, Married)

1.2.3 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.

4. For each of the following, indicate whether the data are cross-sectional or time series:

• Monthly spending on household goods

• Change in population for 5 consecutive years

• Percentage of adults who bank online

• Composition of types of Asian American families in the most populated U.S.

cities.

• Monthly demand for a technology item

• Percentage of adults who purchase goods online

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Chapter 1: Data and Decisions – Quiz A – Key

1. Viamedia, the cable industry’s leading independent cable rep firm and provider of

online advertising services, sponsored an online survey in June, 2013 to

understand television viewing habits. The survey was given to 2,029 American

adults age 18 and older, of whom 1,958 watch television programming. Of

interest was how Americans watched television –72% watch cable TV while 33%

watch on a device (tablet, smartphone, computer). Describe the W’s for the

information given.

• Who:

• What:

• When:

• Where:

• How:

• Why:

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2. The following tables display some of the demographic data collected in a recent

(2012) Nielsen Global Survey analyzing Asian American purchasing behaviors and

television viewing patterns. List the variables in the data set. Indicate whether each

variable is categorical or quantitative. If the variable is quantitative, give the units.

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3. In addition to the variables listed above, data were also collected on the variables

listed below. Indicate whether each is nominal or ordinal.

4. For each of the following, indicate whether the data are cross-sectional or time series:

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Chapter 1: Data and Decisions – Quiz B Name_________________________

1.1.1 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.

1. Consumer Reports Health routinely compares drugs in terms of effectiveness and

safety. In summer 2008 they reviewed drugs used to treat arthritis. Information was

reported on convenience of use (how many pills required each day), possible side effects

(e.g., dizziness, stomach upset), cost, and ratings of effectiveness in relieving symptoms

(very effective, somewhat effective, not effective). Describe the W’s for the information

given.

• Who:

• What:

• When:

• Where:

• How:

• Why:

1.2.1 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.

2. List the variables reported in the Consumer Reports Health article on drugs used to

treat arthritis. If the variable is quantitative, give the units. If the variable is categorical,

indicate whether it is nominal or ordinal.

1.2.2 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.

3. The Human Resources Department of a large corporation maintains records on its

employees. The table displays some of these data. List the variables in the data set.

Indicate whether each variable is categorical or quantitative. If the variable is

quantitative, give the units. If the variable is categorical, indicate whether it is nominal or

ordinal.

Age Employment

Category

Education Participates in

Wellness Program?

Paycheck Benefit

Deductions

32 Clerical High School Yes $250

52 Professional College No $120

60 Professional Junior College Yes $0

28 Clerical High School No $120

1.2.3 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.

4. For each of the following, indicate whether the data are cross-sectional or time series:

• Company quarterly profits

• Percentage of American adults who work full time

• Historical closing stock prices

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Chapter 1: Data and Decisions – Quiz B – Key

1. Consumer Reports Health routinely compares drugs in terms of effectiveness and

safety. In summer 2008 they reviewed drugs used to treat arthritis. Information was

reported on convenience of use (how many pills required each day), possible side effects

(e.g., dizziness, stomach upset), cost, and ratings of effectiveness in relieving symptoms

(very effective, somewhat effective, not effective). Describe the W’s for the information

given.

2. List the variables reported in the Consumer Reports Health article on drugs used to

treat arthritis. If the variable is quantitative, give the units. If the variable is categorical,

indicate whether it is nominal or ordinal.

3. The Human Resources Department of a large corporation maintains records on its

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4. For each of the following, indicate whether the data are cross-sectional or time series:

Quiz C 1-9

Chapter 1: Data and Decisions – Quiz C Name_________________________

1.1.1 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.

1. Consumer Reports National Research Center routinely compares products and

services. A poll of more than 1,800 U.S. residents was conducted shortly after the 2008

holiday season. What they found was that fewer people than in the previous year tipped

their service providers (newspaper carrier, barber, mail carrier, hairdresser, garbage

collector) or the amount that consumers tip for specific services was reduced..

Information was reported on the type of service, whether a tip or gift was given, and the

median total value of the tip. Describe the W’s for the information given.

• Who:

• What:

• When:

• Where:

• How:

• Why:

1.2.1 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.

2. List the variables reported in the Consumer Reports Magazine article on tipping. If

the variable is quantitative, give the units. If the variable is categorical, indicate whether

it is nominal or ordinal.

1.2.2 Identify various aspects of studies and experiments and/or classify variables.

3. Businesses in a U.S. city were surveyed about information to provide to prospective

employees after graduating from business school. The table displays some of these data.

List the variables in the data set. Indicate whether each variable is categorical or

quantitative. If the variable is quantitative, give the units. If the variable is categorical,

indicate whether it is nominal or ordinal.

Employment