Res 341 Final Exam

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1) A poll is planned to determine what proportion of all students favor an increase in fees to support a new track and field stadium. A questionnaire will be published and the first 1000 completed questionnaires will be analyzed. Which of the following errors will be associated with the sample? A. Errors due to interviewer bias and selection bias B. Only non-sampling errors C. Sampling errors only D. Sampling errors and errors due to selection bias 2) What is the difference between probability sampling and simple random sampling? A. Probability sampling is a type of simple random sample. B. Simple random sampling is a type of probability sampling. C. In probability sampling each item has an identical chance of being chosen. D. There is no difference. 3) A sufficiently large coverage error will result in which of the following? A. Probability sampling B. Inability to perform inferential statistics C. Non-response bias D. Statistics about the actual population rather than the target population 4) Which of the following is an example of statistical inference? A. Calculating the mean number of fruit trees damaged by Mediterranean fruit flies in California last year. B. Calculating the amount of fly spray needed for your orchard next season. C. Counting the number of patients who file malpractice suits after being discharged from hospitals in New York State. D. Calculating the mean age of patients discharged from hospitals in New York State in 1997. 5) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ideal statistician? A. Communicates well (both written and oral) B. Can deal with imperfect information C. Technically current (e.g. software) D. Adapts answers to client desires 6) Which of the following statements is

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