Test Bank For Business Statistics 3rd Edition By Sharpe
1 view 0 purchase
Course
Business Statistics - Test Bank
Institution
Business Statistics - Test Bank
Chapter 3: Displaying and Describing Quantitative Data – Quiz A Name_________________________
3.1.1 Find summary statistics; create displays; describe distributions; determine appropriate measures.
1. Following is a histogram of salaries (in $) for a sample of U.S. marketing managers. Comment o...
,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.
Income % Total % Asian- Age % Total % Asian-
Ranges U.S. American Distribution U.S. American
Households Households Households Households
< $25,000 24% 20% 0–9 13% 12%
$25,000– 11% 8% 10–17 11% 10%
$34,999 18–24 10% 10%
$35,000– 16% 13%
$49,999 25–34 13% 16%
$50,000– 20% 18% 45–54 14% 14%
$74,999 55–74 20% 14%
$75,000– 12% 14% 75+ 6% 4%
$99,999
Composition %
$100,000+ 18% 29% of Asian- Composition
Americans
Asian-Indian 19%
Vietnamese 11%
Chinese 23%
Korean 10%
Filipino 17%
Japanese 5%
Other Asian 15%
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
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.
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ExamsExpert. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $31.92. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
