universally. The scale is chosen depending on the information that the data is intending to represent. The four scales of measurement of data are nominal‚ ordinal‚ interval‚ and ratio. Each plays a different‚ yet very important role in the world of statistic a) Nominal scale Is the lowest level in scales of measurement? Is a way of grouping behavior‚ where actual numbers are simply labels or identifiers. -they do not put subjects in any particular order: no logical basis for the answers in each
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Case Problem 1: National Health Care Association(Descriptive Statistics) The National Health Care Association is concerned about the shortage of nurses the health care profession is projecting for the future. To learn the current degree of job satisfaction among nurses‚ the association has sponsored a study of hospital nurses throughout the country. As part of this study‚ a sample of 50 nurses was asked to indicate their degree of satisfaction in their work‚ their pay and their opportunities for
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MB0040 – Statistics for Management - 4 Credits (Book ID: B1129) Assignment Set - 1 (60 Marks) Q1. Define “Statistics”. What are the functions of Statistics? Distinguish between Primary data and Secondary data. Answer: Statistics is usually and loosely defined as: 1. A collection of numerical data that measure something. 2. The science of recording‚ organizing‚ analyzing and reporting quantitative information. Professor A.L. Bowley gave several definitions of Statistics. He defined
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points out directly into the hypothesis. Hypothesis: A research hypothesis can stand for a test of time‚ it must be testable‚ talks about the current knowledge‚ and also realistic. "A hypothesis is a logical supposition‚ a reasonable guess‚ an educated conjecture. It provides a tentative explanation for a phenomenon under investigation." (Leedy and Ormrod‚ 2001). A hypothesis is important because it guides the research. A researcher may refer to the hypothesis to direct his or her thought
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only three entries that made it to the finals of Science Congress. Fortunately‚ two of it are from our school‚ Camarines Sur National High School. The tree presenter presented their Research in seven minutes. They tackled about the introduction‚ hypothesis‚ results and discussion of their study. CSNHS had made it to the top. The first and second place was taken by CSNHS presenters. The teams were awarded by certificates of recognition and appreciation. The program was closed by the singing of PSHS
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Elementary Concepts in Statistics Overview of Elementary Concepts in Statistics. In this introduction‚ we will briefly discuss those elementary statistical concepts that provide the necessary foundations for more specialized expertise in any area of statistical data analysis. The selected topics illustrate the basic assumptions of most statistical methods and/or have been demonstrated in research to be necessary components of one’s general understanding of the "quantitative nature" of reality
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University of Phoenix Material What Is Life? Read each statement. Write a 100-word summary explaining how that media piece supports that statement and include reference citations. 1. Find a media piece—article‚ video‚ presentation‚ song‚ or other—related to the scientific method‚ creating hypotheses‚ or designing experiments. Include the link or reference citation for the piece and describe how it helped you better understand how the scientific method is used to create hypotheses and experiments
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Is Phoenix Jackson a Hero? Phoenix Jackson is an elderly Negro woman‚ who is a former slave and is walking by herself through the countryside to get to town in order to pick up medicine for her sick Grandson‚ who swallowed a poison. Based on the essay question‚ Phoenix Jackson is considered a hero because of her endurance and her ability to complete a goal. First‚ Phoenix Jackson is a hero because her journey to get her grandson is not an easy one. She has to walk about 30 miles in order to
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and children differently in various aspects of life such as intelligence‚ strength‚ ability‚ etc. Women and children have always been considered innocent individuals so we tend to be more forgiving and considerate. “This is known as the Chivalry Hypothesis‚ which states that much of female criminality is hidden because of the culture’s generally protective and benevolent attitude toward women” (Mindtap). Women are not being treated in the same manner as men when it comes to crime‚ which leads to less
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STAT 600 Statistics and Quantitative Analysis PROJECT: Stock return estimation The project must be done by 6-15 a.m. October‚ 16th. You should submit your projects before the class begins. This is a group project. Read the course outline for general guidelines. Good luck! The project is closely related to Lectures 1-5 of the class. Today is September 15‚ 2013 and you have just started your new job with a financial planning firm. In addition to studying for all your license exams‚ you have
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