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Week 1 Tutorial Questions on Data Analysis

The document contains a series of tutorial questions related to data analysis and interpretation, focusing on various statistical concepts such as presidential approval polls, data visualization methods, and sampling techniques. It includes discussions on the appropriateness of different data types for bar charts and histograms, as well as the implications of survey biases and sampling plans. Additionally, it addresses real-world applications in business and consumer behavior, emphasizing the importance of data collection methods and analysis in decision-making.

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Week 1 Tutorial Questions on Data Analysis

The document contains a series of tutorial questions related to data analysis and interpretation, focusing on various statistical concepts such as presidential approval polls, data visualization methods, and sampling techniques. It includes discussions on the appropriateness of different data types for bar charts and histograms, as well as the implications of survey biases and sampling plans. Additionally, it addresses real-world applications in business and consumer behavior, emphasizing the importance of data collection methods and analysis in decision-making.

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Tutorial Questions Week 1 – End of Chapter Questions

1-51. Several organizations publish the results of presidential approval


polls. Movements in these polls are seen as an indication of how the
general public views presidential performance. Comment on these polls
within the context of what was covered in this chapter.

1-52. With what level of data is a bar chart most appropriately used?

1-53. With what level of data is a histogram most appropriately used?

1-54. Two people see the same movie; one says it was average and the
other says it was exceptional. What level of data are they using in these
ratings? Discuss how the same movie could receive different reviews.

1-55. The University of Michigan publishes a monthly measure of


consumer confidence. This is taken as a possible indicator of future
economic performance. Comment on this process within the context of
what was covered in this chapter.

1-56. In a business publication such as The Wall Street Journal or


Bloomberg Businessweek, find a graph or chart representing time-series
data. Discuss how the data were gathered and the purpose of the graph or
chart.

1-57. In a business publication such as The Wall Street Journal or


Bloomberg Businessweek, find a graph or chart representing cross-
sectional data. Discuss how the data were gathered and the purpose of
the graph or chart.

1-58. A local television station’s newscast has asked viewers to text a


response to the question, “Do you believe police officers are using too
much force in routine traffic stops?”

a. Would the results of this survey be considered a random


sample?
b. What types of bias are likely to be an issue when a survey is
conducted using the station’s approach?

1-59. The makers of Mama’s Home-Made Salsa are concerned about the
quality of their product. The particular trait of concern is the thickness of
the salsa in each jar.

a. Discuss a plan by which the managers might determine the


percentage of jars of salsa believed to have an unacceptable
thickness by potential purchasers. Define the sampling
procedure to be used, the randomization method to be used to
select the sample, and the measurement to be obtained.
b. Explain why it would or wouldn’t be feasible (or, perhaps,
possible) to take a census to address this issue.

1-60. A maker of energy drinks is considering abandoning can containers


and going exclusively to bottles because the sales manager believes
customers prefer drinking from bottles. However, the vice president in
charge of marketing is not convinced the sales manager is correct.

a. Indicate the data collection method you would use.


b. Indicate what procedures you would follow to apply this
technique in this setting.
c. State which level of data measurement applies to the data you
would collect. Justify your answer.
d. Are the data qualitative or quantitative? Explain.

1-61. You want to sample NBA players. Your friend who is a big NBA fan
has offered to give you a list of his favorite players.

a. Discuss why your friend’s list is not a random sample and is


biased.
b. Develop a sampling plan for selecting a simple random sample
of NBA players.

1-62. A company with employees is going to conduct a development


training program for its staff. The training program has limited seats for
only employees. What sampling design would you recommend to the
company for selecting their sample?

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