Statistics Questionnaire for Students

Q: In a normal distribution, what percentage of data lies within one standard deviation of the mean, and why is this concept important in statistics?

68% of data lies within one standard deviation of the mean in a normal distribution. This concept is important as it forms the basis for the empirical rule, helping in understanding distribution of data and predicting outcomes .

Q: What is the interpretive significance of a p-value being greater than the level of significance in hypothesis testing?

When the p-value is greater than the level of significance, it suggests insufficient evidence against the null hypothesis, leading to acceptance of the null hypothesis .

Q: What kind of statistical graph is suitable for showing the distribution of frequency across continuous data?

A histogram is suitable for showing the distribution of frequency across continuous data because it plots class boundaries against frequency .

Q: Describe the relationship between variance and standard deviation in statistical analysis.

The standard deviation is the square root of the variance, both measures providing insight into data spread—standard deviation expresses spread in the same units as the data, while variance uses squared units .

Q: How does a positively skewed data set affect the interpretation of mean, median, and mode?

In a positively skewed data set, the mean is typically greater than the median, which in turn is greater than the mode. This occurs because extreme high values drag the mean to the right, impacting data interpretation and central tendency measures .

Q: What are the benefits of using primary data over secondary data in research?

Primary data offers the benefit of being tailored to specific research needs, ensuring relevancy and accuracy since it is collected directly from the source, whereas secondary data may not align perfectly with current research questions .

Q: In what scenarios should a t-test be applied instead of a z-test for statistical analysis?

A t-test should be applied instead of a z-test when the sample size is small (n<30) or when the population standard deviation is unknown, as it accounts for variability in small samples .

Q: Explain how stratified sampling improves the precision of a survey compared to simple random sampling.

Stratified sampling improves precision by dividing the population into distinct subgroups and sampling each subgroup separately, which ensures that different segments of the population are represented accurately, reducing variance compared to simple random sampling .

Q: How does a purposive sampling method differ in intention and execution compared to random sampling?

Purposive sampling specifically selects participants based on predefined criteria set by the researcher, enabling focused insights, whereas random sampling selects participants randomly, aiming for representation and minimizing selection bias .

Q: How is the concept of skewness reflected in the shape of a distribution, and what does a positive skew indicate about the data?

Skewness refers to the asymmetry in the distribution of data. A positive skew indicates that the data tails off to the right, implying that there are more low-value data points compared to high-value ones .

This document contains a 50-item questionnaire about probability, statistics, and sampling. The questions cover topics such as probability calculations, measures of central tendency, normal distributions, sampling methods, data types, and hypothesis testing. Test-takers are instructed to choose the best answer for each question and write their responses on a yellow notepad rather than directly on the questionnaire.

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Probability and Statistics Examination
Continuation of Examination

Serial Number: _____________

ARELLANO UNIVERSITY
Senior High School Department
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

Directions: Read the following question(s)/statement(s) carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer that
corresponds to each question. DON NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON THIS QUESTIONAIRE. WRITE ANSWER
ON YOUR YELLOW PAD.

1. What is the probability of getting the sum of 9 after tossing two dice?
a. 5/36 b. 4/36 c. /36 d. 2/36
2. This is more amenable to other mathematical manipulations thus, can be used for the computation of many
types of statistical tools.
a. Variance b. Standard Deviation c. Mean of Absolute Deviation d. Coefficient of Variation
3. Which of the following illustrate discrete random variables?
a. Height of students b. Student grade level c. Speed of light d. Time it takes to get to school
4. If most of the observations tend to cover at the middle.
a. Normal b. Positive c. Negative d. Skewed
5. Sk>0
a. Normal Distribution b. Positively skewed c. Negatively skewed d. Zero
6. In tossing a coin, what is the probability of getting tail?
a. 1.5 b. 0.5 c. 1.0 d. 0.2
7. If the standard deviation is 2.0 and the number of sample is 30, what is ns4?
a. 550 b. 580 c. 600 d. none of these
8. Which of the following is the class size of 19-24?
a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
9. What is the area above z=-1?
a. 0.1040 b. 0.8413 c. 0.1587 d. 0.9430
10. Determine the region indicated P(-1.5<Z<2.5)
a. 0.7230 b. 0.9270 c. 0.8270 d. 0.9970
[Link] type of probability sampling selects a sample using the concept of the lottery method.
a. Stratified Random b. Random Sampling c. Systematic Sampling d. Cluster Method
12. Which is not belong to non-probability sampling
a. systematic b. quota c. purposive d. convenience
13. The right number of sample if N=4551 using e =3%.
a. 800 b. 893 c. 890 d. 894
14. The researcher divided the subjects into four groups according to year level and then selected members
from each group for sample. What sampling method was used?
a. cluster b. random c. systematic d. stratified
15. How many possible outcomes can occur in flipping three coins?
a. 6 b. 10 c. 8 d. 12
16. It is a measure calculated on the basis of data taken from the population
a. sample b. data c. variable d. slovens
17. It refers to the data obtained directly from the original source
a. primary data b. secondary data c. dependent d. independent
18. It refers to the drawing conclusions or judgment about a population based on a representative
sample systematically taken from the same population.
a. descriptive method b. inferential method c. interview d. questionnaire
19. A special bar graph constructed by plotting the class boundaries against frequency
a. graphical form b. histogram c. tabular form d. ogive
20. This show the distribution into parts
a. Pie Graph b. Bar Graph c. Line Graph d. Pictograph
21. What percent of the area under the normal curve lies within 1 standard deviation below and above mean?
a. 68% b. 90% c.95% d. 99%
22. What is the area between z = 1.25 and z = 0.35?.
a. 0.2576 b. 0.4121 c. 0.2796 d. 0.5312
23. This refers to the number of observation of a certain class.
a. Tally Marks b. Midpoint c. Class Boundaries d. Frequency
24. A graph of cumulative frequency
a. Ogive b. Polygon c.. Histogram d. Pie
25. The difference between the highest and the lowest score
a. Range b. Class Limits c. Class Size d. Class Boundary
26. It refers to the frequency over the total frequency times 100%
a. Size b. Relative Frequency c. Frequency d. Interval
27. It is equal to the total of scores over the number of observation
a. Mean b. Mode c. Median d. quartile
28. The middlemost score.
a. Mean b. Mode c. Median d. Fractiles
29. The most frequent score(s) in a distribution
a. Mean b. Mode c. Median d. Fractiles
30. Which fractiles divide the distribution into 100 equal parts.
a. Quartiles b. Percentiles c. Deciles d. Median
31. The sampling technique is based on the criteria laid down by the researcher as to the convenient number of
respondents in a perfect area.
a. purposive b. convenience c. quota d. none of these
32. Rate the skill of your teacher. ( Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor)
a. Nominal b. Ordinal c. Interval d. Ratio
33. The Sales of the fast food chain in Metro Manila.
a. Nominal b. Ordinal c. Interval d. Ratio
34. The dollar exchange rate.
a. Nominal b. Ordinal c. Interval d. Ratio
35. Which of the following sampling techniques should be used when higher precision is needed?
a. probability b. non-probability c. judgement d. non-random
36. These are observations when information have been sorted into categories.
a. primary b. quantitative data c. qualitative data d. secondary
37. If the following are the scores of the students in statistics class. (84 86 86 88 92)
What is the mean ?
a. 85 b. 86 c. 87 d. 90
38. If the following are the scores of the students in statistics class. (84 86 86 88 92)
What is the medianscore ?
a. 85 b. 86 c. 87 d. 90
39. If the following are the scores of the students in statistics class. (84 86 86 88 92)
What is the mode score ?
a. 85 b. 86 c. 87 d. 90
40. If the following are the scores of the students in statistics class. (84 86 86 88 92)
Find the range ?
a. 7 b. 5 c. 8 d. 4
# 41-43. The score of a group of students in a standardized test are normally distributed with a mean of 60 and
standard deviation 8.
41. How many percent of the student got below 72?
a. 72.50% b. 89.32% c. 90.00% d. 93.32%
42. What part of the group scored between 58 and 76?
a. 57.59% b. 67.89% c. 59.59% d. 88.05%
43. If there were 250 students who took the test, about how many students scored higher than 64?
a. 48 b. 79 c. 77 d. 82
44. If it has a Mean > 4.0
a. one-tailed b. two-tailed c. no tailed d. none of these
45. Rejecting the null hypothesis when it is in fact true.
a. type 1 error b. type 2 error c. no error d. none of these
46. The applicable tools in statistics if the sample size is small or n<30.
a. z-test b. f-test c. chi-square d. t-test
47. A non-parametric statistics for nominal type of data?
a. z-test b. f-test c. chi-square d. t-test
48. What is a powerful procedure for testing the homogeneity of two or more sets of mean?
a. z-test b. f-test c. chi-square d. t-test
49. If the computed value lies or falls on the rejection region, the null hypothesis is _____
a. accepted b. rejected c. either a or b d. neither a or b
50. If p-value is greater that the level of significance, then null hypothesis is __________
a. accepted b. rejected c. either a or b d. neither a or b

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