Quantitative Data Analysis
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- Created on: 15-12-21 10:30
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2. There are two main branches of statistics – descriptive and inferential. Which of the following are true about descriptive statistics?
- Descriptive statistics describe the data including the central tendency and variability
- Descriptive statistics enable you to draw inferences from your data, for example, does one variable predict another variable?
- All of the answers are true
- Descriptive statistics enable you to make decisions about your data, for example, is one group mean significantly different from the population mean?
3. Which of the following is true about the p value?
- Indicates the probability that the null hypothesis is true
- Indicates the probability of seeing the observed result by chance alone.
- Rules out the role of bias
- Indicates that the results observed are of medical or healthcare significance
4. Decision tables or decision trees can be helpful in deciding which statistical test needs to be carried out to analyse the data. Which of the following questions is not important in helping decide which test to use?
- What is the central tendency and variability of the data?
- If you are looking for a difference, are you looking for between group or repeated measures?
- What level of data is the dependent variable?
- Are you looking for a difference or a relationship?
5. Which of the following is the best example of nominal data?
- Socio-economic status
- Height
- Gender
- Pulse rate
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