Level of data, data descriptions
Not what you're looking for?
1. You would like to help some of your math-deficient friends understand probability before they loose too much on lottery tickets. After shuffling two decks of cards, you lay down 40 of them. You say that there should be 10 in each of the four suits: hearts, diamonds, spades, and clubs. What you actually get is 9 hearts, 8 diamonds, 10 spades, and 13 clubs. Close enough you say. What are the factors to be researched? What level of data is described? What statistic would you use to make your decision?
2. The mental health and rehabilitation counselors at one state agency were fighting over who was getting paid the most. A mediator was brought in to study the situation and tell the decision makers if a significant difference was found between the groups. What are the factors to be researched? What level of data is described? What statistic would you use to make your decision?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
The solution describes two different sets of data on math-deficient friends and mental health and rehabilitation counselors.
Solution Preview
1. You would like to help some of your math-deficient friends understand probability before they loose too much on lottery tickets. After shuffling two decks of cards, you lay down 40 of them. You say that there should be 10 in each of the four suits: hearts, diamonds, spades, and clubs. What you actually get is 9 hearts, 8 diamonds, 10 spades, and 13 clubs. Close enough you say. ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Measures of Central Tendency
Tests knowledge of the three main measures of central tendency, including some simple calculation questions.
Measures of Central Tendency
This quiz evaluates the students understanding of the measures of central tendency seen in statistics. This quiz is specifically designed to incorporate the measures of central tendency as they relate to psychological research.
Terms and Definitions for Statistics
This quiz covers basic terms and definitions of statistics.
Know Your Statistical Concepts
Each question is a choice-summary multiple choice question that presents you with a statistical concept and then 4 numbered statements. You must decide which (if any) of the numbered statements is/are true as they relate to the statistical concept.