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MATH 110 Module 1 Exam (Latest, 2024-2025) / MATH110 Module 1 Exam/ MATH 110 Statistics Module 1 Exam/ MATH110 Statistics Module 1 Exam: Portage Learning
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2. Explain statistical inference.
Define each of the following:
a) Observation.
a) An observation is all the information collected for each element in a study.
b) Element.
b) The element of a data set is simply the individual and unique entry in a data set about which data has been collected, analyzed and presented in the same manner.
c) Variable.
c) A variable is a particular, measurable attribute that the researcher believes is needed to describe the element in their study.
1. Define each of the following:
a) Observation.
When a study is conducted, "observation" is known as all the info gathered and/or observed for each element in the study.
b) Element.
In a study, the "element" is described as the individual and/or particular entry of the data set in which the data is being collected for. The data of the element will be collected, analyzed, and presented in a same manner to differentiate.
c) Variable.
According to module 1, a variable is defined as a "particular measurable attribute that the researcher believes is needed to describe the element in the study".
A total of 2900 fast food items were sold during the month. How many were burgers? How many were fish?
The following pie chart shows the percentages of total items sold in a month in a certain fast food restaurant.
2900 x .12 = 348 348 burgers we sold during the month
2900 x .28 = 812 812 fish were sold during the month
A total of 2900 fast food items were sold during the month. How many were burgers? How many were fish?
Burgers : 2900(.12) = 348 Fish : 2900(.28) = 812