UF Statistics Lesson 1.2 Quiz – Flashcards
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Qualitative Data
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This can be placed into distinct categories according to some characteristics or attributes (NONNUMERICAL data).
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Quantitative Data
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This can be ordered or ranked (NUMERICAL data)
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Determine whether the data are qualitative or quantitative. The number of complaint letters received by the United States Postal Service on a given day.
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quantitative
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Determine whether the data are qualitative or quantitative. The numbers on the shirts of a girl's soccer team.
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qualitative
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Determine whether the data are qualitative or quantitative. The colors of automobiles in the student parking lot.
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qualitative
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Determine whether the data are qualitative or quantitative. Number of desks in a classroom.
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quantitative
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Determine whether the data are qualitative or quantitative. Classification of children in a day care center (infant, toddler, preschooler)
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qualitative
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Nominal Level of Measurement
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This is used for QUALITATIVE DATA ONLY. Categorize using names, labels, or qualities. NO mathematical computations.
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Ordinal Level of Measurement
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This is used for QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DATA. Arrange the data in order, but there is NO mathematical relationship between the data.
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Interval Level of Measurement
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This is used for QUANTITATIVE DATA ONLY. The data can be ranked (ordered), and you can calculate MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCES. The ZERO ENTRY HOLDS A POSITION.
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Ratio Level of Measurement
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Same as interval, but the ZERO HAS MEANING (INHERENT ZERO). In other words, the zero means that the item is GONE; zero means "NONE".
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Identify the data set's level of measurement The ratings of newscasts in Houston (poor, fair, good, or excellent)
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Ordinal
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Identify the data set's level of measurement The marital status of respondents to a survey on savings accounts.
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Nominal
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Identify the data set's level of measurement The rankings of weight lifters
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Ordinal
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Identify the data set's level of measurement The horsepower of a motorcycle engine.
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Ratio
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Identify the data set's level of measurement The temperature of an automatic popcorn popper.
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Interval
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Identify the data set's level of measurement The time required by drivers to complete a course.
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Ratio
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Identify the data set's level of measurement Hair color of women on a high school tennis team.
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Nominal
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Identify the data set's level of measurement Ages of students in a statistic class.
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Ratio
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Identify the data set's level of measurement Number of milligrams of tar in 28 cigarettes.
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Ratio
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Identify the data set's level of measurement Marriage status (married, single, or divorced) of the faculty at the University of Colorado.
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Nominal
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Identify the data set's level of measurement The ratings of a movie, ranging from "poor" to "good" to "excellent".
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Ordinal
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Identify the data set's level of measurement The annual salaries for all teachers in California.
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Ratio
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Identify the data set's level of measurement The nationalities listed in a recent survey (for example, Asian, European, or Hispanic)
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Nominal
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Identify the data set's level of measurement The years the summer Olympics were held in the United States.
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Interval
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Identify the data set's level of measurement The average daily temperatures (in degrees Fahrenheit) on five randomly selected days. 21, 32, 30, 28, 31
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Interval
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Identify the data set's level of measurement The lengths (in minutes) of the top ten movies with respect to ticket sales in 2007.
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Ratio
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Explain the differences between the interval and ratio levels of measurement.
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They are the same except for the zero entry. For interval data, zero holds a position. For ratio data, zero means "none".
