2 Mcqs - Bank Statistics

Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Question Bank of entry test for Admission to MPhil Statistics degree program
Answer
Key
1) Colour and number of flowers is an example of C
A. Quantitative and Qualitative variables B. Quantitative and discrete variables
C. Qualitative and Quantitative variables D. Qualitative and Continuous variables
2) If Z (standard variable) score of a value is 1.5 it means value is D
A. Value is 1.5 units below the mean B. Value is 1.5 times S below the mean
C. Value is 1.5 units above the mean D. Value is 1.5 times S above the mean
3) Why do we use inferential statistics? B
A. Inferential statistics are used to help us to show B. Inferential statistics are used to help us to
the difference between the sample and the whole generalise from the sample to the whole
population. population.
C. Inferential statistics are used to help us to compare D. All of the above apply to the use of inferential
the sample to the whole population. statistics.
4) In any normal distribution, the proportion of observations that are outside 1 standard deviations of the mean is B
closest to
A. 0.05 B. 0.32
C. 0.95 D. 0.68
5) The heights in centimeters of 5 students are: C
165, 175, 176, 159, 170.
The sample median is
A. 176 B. 165
C. 170 D. 159
6) In general, which of the following statements is FALSE? B
A. The sample mean is more sensitive to extreme B. The sample standard deviation is a measure of
values than the median. spread around the sample median
C. The sample range is more sensitive to extreme D. The sample standard deviation is a measure of
values than the standard deviation. variation around the mean
7) Which of the following measure may be ZERO D
A. Mean B. Variance
C. Range D. All of above
8) B
A sample of 99 distances has a mean of 24 feet . Unfortunately, it has just been discovered that an observation
which was erroneously recorded as “35” actually had a value of “30”. If we make this correction to the data,
then:
A. the mean will increase B. the mean will decrease

C. the mean will increase by 5 D. the mean will decrease by 5
9) The term test scores of 15 students enrolled in a Business Statistics class were recorded in ascending order as D
follows: 4, 7, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19, 19, 20
After calculating the mean, median, and mode, an error is discovered: one of the 15’s is really a 17. The
measures of central tendency which will change are:
A. The mean only B. The median only
C. The mode only D. The mean and mode
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10) Suppose a frequency distribution is skewed with a median of $75.00 and a mode of $80.00. Which of the B
following is a possible value for the mean of distribution?
A. $86 B. $64
C. $91 D. $77
11) Measurements of nine earthquakes gave the following readings: C
4.5 L 5.5 H 8.7 8.9 6.0 H 5.2
where L indicates that the earthquake had an intensity below 4.0 and a H indicates that the earthquake had an
intensity above 9.0. The median earthquake intensity of the sample is:
A. Cannot be computed because all of the values are B. 8.70
not known
C. 6.00 D. 5.75
12) For the following histogram, what is the proper ordering of the mean, median, and mode? Note that the graph D
is NOT numerically precise -only the relative positions are important.
A. I = median II = mean III = mode B. I = median II = mean III = mode

C. I =mode II = median III = mean D. I = mean II = median III = mode
13) Which of the following statements is NOT true? D
A. In a symmetric distribution, the mean and the B. In a symmetric distribution, the median is halfway
median are equal. between the first and the third quartiles.
C. The first quartile is equal to the twenty-fifth D. The median is always greater than the mean.
percentile.
14) Which of the following is FALSE: D
A. The numbers 3, 3, 3 have a standard deviation of B. The standard deviation is a measure of spread
0. around the mean of the data
C. The numbers 3, 4, 5 have the same standard D. The numbers 1, 5, 9 have a smaller standard
deviation as 1003, 1004,1005 deviation than 101, 105,109.
15) Many professional schools require applicants to take a standardized test. Suppose that 1000 students write the B
test, and you find that your mark of 63 (out of 100) was the 73rd percentile. This means :
A. At least 73% of the people got 63 or better. B. At least 270 people got 63 or better
C. At least 270 people got 73 or better D. At least 27% of the people got 73 or worse.
16) A student discovers that his grade on a recent test was the 72nd percentile. If 90 students wrote the test, then C
approximately how many students received a higher grade than he did?
A. 65 B. 72
C. 25 D. 71
17) Measure of central tendency is also known as A
A. Average B. Measure of variation

C. Measure of spread D. Both (a) and (c)
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18) The mean age of 50 students in a bus is 20 years. When the age of conductor is included the mean age is C
increased by one year. The age of the conductor is
A. 51 B. 55
C. 71 D. 73
19) If the two observations are 5 and -5 their geometric mean is D
A. 5 B. 0
C. -5 D. Not possible to calculate
20) A frequency distribution having one mode is called A
A. Uni-model B. Tri-model
C. Bi-model D. No mode
21) What is one of the distinctions between a population parameter and a sample statistic? C
A. A population parameter is only based on B. A population parameter changes each time you try
conceptual measurements, but a sample statistic is to measure it, but a sample statistic remains fixed
based on a combination of real and conceptual across samples.
measurements
C. A sample statistic changes each time you try to D. The true value of a sample statistic can never be
measure it, but a population parameter remains known but the true value of a population parameter
fixed. can be known
22) Which of the following is affected by outlier A
A. Mean B. Median
C. Q1 D. Interquartile range
23) The sum of the relative frequencies for all classes will always equal A
A. One B. Number of items in the study

C. Number of classes D. 100
24) Since the mode is the most frequently occurring data value, it D
A. can never be larger than the mean B. is always larger than the mean
C. is always larger than the median D. must have a value of at least two
25) In a fin Five number summary, which of the following is not used for data summarization? C
A. the smallest value B. the 25th percentile

C. the mean D. the median
26) For a -vely skewed data set which of the following is true C
A. Mean > Median >Mode B. Mode < Median <Mean

C. Mode > Median> Mean D. None of above
27) If all the values in a data set are different then relation between AM, GM and HM is B
A. AM<GM<HM B. HM<GM<AM
C. HM>GM>AM D. None of above
28) If all the values in a data set are same then relation between AM, GM and HM is B
A. AM<GM<HM B. AM=GM=HM
C. AM>GM>HM D. None of above
29) In frequency distribution we assume that each value in the class as at the B
A. Lower boundary B. Class mark
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C. Upper boundary D. Class interval
30) HISTOGRAM for equal class interval is constructed by taking ---------on x-axix and -----on y-axix D
A. Mid point , Frequency B. Frequency, Class boundaries

C. Class boundaries , Mid point D. Class boundaries, Frequency
31) A frequency curve with right tail smaller than left tail is called B
A. Symmetric B. Skewed to the left

C. Skewed to the right D. Normal
32) For the data set value 0,0,0 -7,-7,8,8 the values of median and mode are A
A. 0 & 0 B. 0 & -7
C. -7 & 0 D. Not possible to calculate median and mode
33) For a data set 5,5,5,5 the values of mean. Median, Mode and standard deviation are B
A. 0,5.5,5 and 0 B. 5,5,5 and 0

C. 0,5.5,5 and 5 D. None of above
34) Which of the following is not a measure of location B
A. Mean B. Standard deviation

C. Median D. Mode
35) The interquartile range is D
A. the 50th percentile B. the difference between the largest and smallest
values
C. another name for the quartile deviation D. the difference between the upper quartile and the
lower quartile
36) The variance can never be B
A. Zero B. Negative
C. larger than the standard deviation D. Both (a) and (c)
37) If 84% observations is a data set are less than mean+SD then it indicates that data is B
A. Positively skewed B. Symmetric

C. Negatively skewed D. None of above
38) If 25% observations is a data set are outside the interval mean±2SD then it indicates that data is D
A. Positively skewed B. Bell shape Symmetric

C. Negatively skewed D. Not bell shape symmetric
39) The suitable average for computing average speed of journay is C
A. Geometric Mean B. Arithmetic mean

C. Harmonic Mean D. Combined Mean
40) If mean of variable X is 100 , then the mean of Y=2X-200 will be A
A. 0 B. 200
C. 100 D. 2
41) The most suitable average for qualitative data is B
A. Mean B. Mode
C. Median D. Harmonic Mean
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42) The lower and upper quartiles of a symmetrical distribution are 40 and 60 respectively, then the value of C
median is
A. 40 B. 60
C. 50 D. 20
43) The model letter(s) of the word STATISTICS is B
A. S B. Both S and T
C. T D. Both S and I
44) The sum of absolute deviations of the values is least when deviations are taken from C
A. Mean B. Mode
C. Median D. Q3
45) If the smallest observation of the data set is decreased then which of the average will not change B
A. Harmonic Mean B. Median

C. Mean D. Geometric mean
46) Questionnaire is a tool for collecting C
A. Secondary data B. Published Data

C. Primary Data D. Accurate Data
47) The range of -4, -20,-30,-44 and -36 will be C
A. -48 B. -40
C. 40 D. Not possible to calculate
48) Which of the following have same units as units of original data D
A. Mean B. Coefficient of Variation

C. Standard Deviation D. Both (a) & (c)
49) Which of the following is unit free quantity D
A. Coefficient of variation B. Coefficient of quartile deviation

C. Z-scores D. All of above
50) Any measure of dispersion can never be B
A. 0 B. Negative
C. Positive D. Equal to 1
51) large value of standard deviation will indicate that C
A. All the values are equal to mean B. The values are far-away from mean
C. The values are close to mean D. All the values are positive
52) If standard deviation of the values 2,4,6,8 is 2.236, then standard deviation of the values 4,8,12,16 is C
A. 0 B. 19.998
C. 4.472 D. 2.236
53) The value of standard deviation changes by a change of C
A. Origin B. Both origin and scale

C. Scale D. Independent of Origin and scale
54) If median of the data 4,8,2 and y is 5.5 then value of y must be A
A. 7 B. 10
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C. 1 D. None of above
55) If mode of the data 2,2,2,3,3,,4,and y is 2 then which of the following value of y is not possible A
A. 3 B. 1
C. 4 D. 2
56) If mean marks of students A,B,C is 20 and means mean marks of students A,B,C,D,E is 25 then mean marks A
of D and E are
A. 32.5 B. 50
C. 75 D. 25
57) If a variable X has units of measurements as meters then which of the following has no units of measurements A
A. Z scores B. Standard deviation

C. Variance D. Range
58) If variance of a data set is 25 then its standard deviation will be A
A. 5 B. -5
C. ±5 D. None of above
59) If every value of data set is increased by adding 10, which of the following remain the same D
A. Median B. Range
C. Standard deviation D. Both (b) and (c)
60) If every value of data set is multiplied by 10, then standard deviation will D
A. Decrease by 100 B. Increase by 10
C. Decrease by 10 D. Increase by 10 times
61) If standard deviation of the values 2,4,6,8 is 2.236, then standard deviation of -2,-4,-6,-8 is B
A. 0 B. 2.236
C. -2.236 D. Not possible to calculate
62) If Range and maximum value of a data set are 30 and 20 respectively then minimum value of the data is B
A. 0 B. -10
63) Find Mode for the data B
shoe size:- 6 7 8 9
No of students: 15 30 20 5
A. 30 B. 7
64) Geometric mean of two numbers 1/16 and 4/25 is B
A. 10 B. 1/10
C. 1/100 D. 100
65) Harmonic mean of two numbers 5/2 and 15/4 is C
A. 1/5 B. 1/3
C. 3 D. 5
66) If each value of a series is divided by 5, its coefficient of variation is reduced by A
A. 0 percent B. 10 percent
C. 5 percent D. 20 percent
67) If each value of a series is decease by 10, its coefficient of variation will be A
A. Increased as compare to original value B. Remains the same
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C. Decreased as compare to original value D. None of above
68) If measurement units for data of height is in cm then measurement units of Z score will be D
A. Cm B. Feet
C. Cm2 D. unit less
69) If the data contains an extreme value, the suitable average is C
A. Mean B. Weighted mean
C. Median D. Geometric mean
70) Which of the following statements is always correct? B
A. Mean = Median = Mode B. Median = Q2 = D5 = P50

Arithmetic mean = Geometric mean = Harmonic Mode = 2Median - 3Mean
C. D.
mean
71) If the geometric of the two numbers X1 and X2 is 9 if X1=3, then X2 is equal to: A
A. 27 B. 9
C. 3 D. 81
72) The following data represent the number of children per family, find total number of children D
# children 0 1 2 3 4
#families 4 4 5 3 7
A. 10 B. 100
C. 23 D. 51
73) Half of the difference between upper and lower quartiles is called: C
A. Interquartile range B. Mean deviation
C. Quartile deviation D. Standard deviation
74) The average of squared deviations from mean is called: C
A. Mean deviation B. Standard deviation
C. Variance D. Coefficient of variation

75) If Y = aX ± b, where a and b are any two constants and a ≠ 0, then Var (Y) is equal to: D
A. a Var(X) B. a2 Var(X) – b
C. a Var(X) + b D. a2 Var(X)
76) To compare the variation of two or more than two series, we use B
A. Combined standard deviation B. Coefficient of variation

C. Corrected standard deviation D. Coefficient of skewness
77) Simple bar char is appropriate to graph D
A. Continuous variable B. Qualitative Variable

C. Discrete Variable D. Both (b) and (c)
78) If 𝑛 = 5 𝐴𝑀 = 20, ∑ 𝑋 2 = 9000 C
Then variance is
A. 196 B. 96
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79) If a student got 30 . 20 and 15 marks respectively in two class and one final test , find his mean marks in three A
tests if weightage of final test is double than each of class test
A. 20 B. 25
C. 21.67 D. 15
80) If shape of the data is leptokurtic, then it must be A
A. symmetric B. Negatively skewed
C. Positively skewed D. Normal
81) Which of the following average can have more than one value B
A. Harmonic mean B. Mode
C. Median D. Geometric Mean
82) Statistics has two main branches C
A. Test of hypothesis and estimation B. Mean and Variance
C. Descriptive and inferential statistics D. Interval estimation and point estimation
83) Since the population size is always larger than the sample size, then the sample statistic D
A. can never be larger than the population parameter B. can never be equal to the population parameter
C. can never be smaller than the population D. None of the statement is correct
parameter
84) If deviation of observations from mean are 3, 0 and -3, the value of biased sample variance is C
A. 0 B. 9
C. 6 D. 18
85) Which measurement scale is useful to measure colour of a flower C
A. Ordinal B. Ratio
C. Nominal D. interval
86) The appropriate average for calculating average percentage increase in population is C
A. AM B. HM
C. GM D. Mode
87) Harmonic mean of the data 1/3 , 0, 1/3 is D
A. 1/3 B. 3/2
C. 2/3 D. Not possible to calculate
88) Find mean number of children per family A
No. of .families 1 2 7
No. of children 0 1 2
A. 1.6 B. 5.33
C. 2 D. 6
89) According to the empirical rule, approximately what percent of the data should lie outside mean ±2SD C
A. 95% B. 68%
C. 5% D. 32%
90) You asked five of your classmates about their height. On the basis of this information, you stated that the C
average height of all students in your university or college is 67 inches. This is an example of:
A. Descriptive Statistics B. Order Statistics
C. Inferential Statistics D. Official Statistics
91) The height of a student is 60 inches. This is an example of C
A. Qualitative B. Discrete
C. Continuous D. Categorical
92) Grades of students in a paper can be measured by using ----scale C
A. Nominal B. Interval
C. Ordinal D. Ratio
93) Which of the following is based on only two observations in the data C
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A. Quartile Deviation B. Median
C. Range D. Both (a) and (c)
94) Which measure of variation is appropriate to measure variation between two data sets measured in different B
units
A. Standard deviation B. Coefficient of variation
C. Range D. All can be used
95) If a students wants to collect data from university of Agriculture students regarding services of different mobile B
companies, population of his study will be
A. All the students from University of Agriculture B. All the mobile user students from University of
Agriculture
C. All mobile users in pakistan D. All may be population of the above study
96) The variance of 5 numbers is 10. If each number is divided by 2, then variance of new number is______ B
A. 20 B. 2.5
C. 5 D. 0
97) If 5X+5Y=40 then arithmetic mean of X and Y is A
A. 4 B. 10
98) If any value in the data is less than zero, then which of the following can not be calculated C
A. Arithmatic mean B. Harmonic mean
C. Geometric Mean D. Both (b) and (C)
99) What is an other name of cumulative frequency polygon graph B
A. Frequency Curve B. Ogive
C. Cumulative curve D. Accumulate
100) Graph of five number summary is called B
A. Summary graph B. Box whisker plot
C. Bar graph D. Line graph
Consider following statement for next 10 questions:
The following box plots represent the entry test marks obtained by boys and girls
Marks
Boys Girls
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101) Lowest marks obtained by one of the C
A. Boy B. May be boy or girl
C. Girl D. None of above
102) Data for marks of boys is ----------------------- as compare to data for marks of girls B
A. More consistent B. More Variable
C. Less variable D. None of above
103) Boys marks are on the average ---------------------girls marks C

Higher than Both are equal
A. B.
Lower than Not possible without actual data
C. D.
104) Data for boys is -----------------skewed, but girls data is ------------------skewed
A. Positively , Positively B. Negatively , Positively
C. Positively , Negatively D. Negatively, Negatively
105) What percent of the values are blow than upper edge of the box C
A. 25% B. 50%
C. 75% D. 100%
106) What percent of the values are above than lower edge of the box C
A. 25% B. 50%
C. 75% D. 100%
107) What percent of the values are within box B
A. 25% B. 50%
C. 75% D. 100%
108) Length of the box represent C
A. Range B. Quartile deviation
C. Interquartile range D. Mean deviation
109) Length of the graph represent A
A. Range B. Quartile deviation
C. Interquartile range D. Mean deviation
110) Position of the line within the box indicates A
A. Shewness of the data B. Outlier in the data
C. Kurtosis of the data D. None
Statement for the next 10 questions:
A bell shape symmetrical data has mean 50 and standard deviation 10
111) What is the percentage of values lie between 40 and 60 A
A. 68% B. 75%
C. 95% D. 89%
112) What is the percentage of values lie between 20 and 80 D
A. 68% B. 75%
C. 95% D. 99.73%
113) What is the percentage of values lie between 30 and 70 C
A. 68% B. 68%
C. 95% D. 98%
114) What is the percentage of values lie below 70 C
A. 68% B. 68%
C. 97.5% D. 95%
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115) What is the percentage of values lie above 60 B
A. 68% B. 16%
C. 97.5% D. 32%
116) What is the percentage of values lie below 40 B
A. 68% B. 16%
C. 97.5% D. 32%
117) What is the percentage of values lie between 30 and 60 A
A. 81.5% B. 16%
C. 97.5% D. 32%
118) What is the percentage of values lie below 20 or above 80 C
A. 27% B. 99.73%
C. 0.27% D. 95%
119) What percent of the values below 50 A
A. 50% B. 75%
C. 25% D. 90%
120) What is the percentage of values lie below 20 D
A. 27% B. 0.05%
C. 0.27% D. 0.135%
121) Any value which is not consistent with rest of data value is called A
A. Outlier B. Normal
C. Abnormal D. Order Statistic
122) If a data has only two values with variance 9, what is the range of the data B
A. 12 B. 6
C. 21 D. Cannot be determine
123) Which of the following measure is effected by outlier A
A. Range B. Median
C. Quartile Deviation D. Deciles
124) How much percent the values above 7th decile (D7) A
A. 70% B. 90%
C. 30% D. 10%
125) There are ---------values that divides the data into 10 equal parts B
A. 10 B. 9
C. 8 D. 2
126) Measure of central tendency is also called
A. Measure of spread B. Average
C. Measure of Location D. Both (b) and (c)
127) If mean and median of a data re 10 and 30 respectively, find mode of the data B
A. 20 B. 70
C. 40 D. Cannot be determine
128) If mean and median of a data re 10 and 30 respectively, discuss shape of the data B
A. Positively shewed B. Negatively Shewed
C. Symmetrical D. May be positive or Negative
129) If lower and upper quartiles of a data bell shape symmetrical data are 10 and 40 respectively, find median of the B
data
A. 20 B. 25
C. 30 D. 15
130) If lower and upper quartiles of a data bell shape symmetrical data are 10 and 40 respectively, find mode of the B
data
A. 20 B. 25
C. 30 D. 15
131) Value of coefficient of skewness less than zero indicates that data is B
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132) Value of coefficient of skewness greater than zero A
133) Value of coefficient of skewness equal than zero C
134) Value of coefficient of skewness greater than zero A
A. Right tail of frequency curve is greater than left tail B. Left tail of frequency curve is greater than right tail
C. Both tails are equal D. Cannot be determined
135) With the help of three quartiles we can calculate A
A. Coefficient of Skewness B. Coefficient of variation
C. Coefficient of Kurtosis D. Coefficient of mean deviation
136) With the help of three quartiles we can calculate B
A. Coefficient of Skewness B. Coefficient of quartile deviation
C. Coefficient of Kurtosis D. Both (b) and (c)
137) If bowling speed of a bowler is measured in km per hour then units of coefficient of variation is D
A. Km per minute B. Meter per minute
C. Km per hour D. Unit free
138) Which of the following measure has different units has units of original data D
A. Mean B. Standard deviation
C. Median D. Variance
139) Average of absolute deviation from mean is called D
A. Average Deviation B. Quartile deviation
C. Mean deviation D. Both (a) and (c)
140) Average of Squared deviation from mean is called B
A. Average Deviation B. Variance
C. Mean deviation D. Standard deviation
141) Which of the graph is useful to identify shape of the data D
A. Frequency Curve B. Cumulative Frequency polygon
C. Histogram D. Both (a) and (c)
142) Which of the graph is useful to estimate median and quantile of the data B
143) Which of the graph is useful to estimate mode of the data C
144) Which of the graph is useful to estimate mean of the data D
C. Histogram D. none
145) Which measure of central tendency is use for both qualitative as well as quantitative data B
A. Mean B. Mode
C. Median D. Standard Deviation
146) Which measure of central tendency may have more than one answer B
A. Mean B. Mode
147) Which measure of central tendency may not have any answer B
A. Mean B. Mode
148) Which measure measures variation in the data relative to size of the data D
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A. Coefficient of range B. Coefficient of mean deviation
C. Coefficient of Quartile Deviation D. Coefficient of variation
149) Which measure measures consistency in the data D
A. Coefficient of range B. Coefficient of mean deviation
C. Coefficient of Quartile Deviation D. Coefficient of variation
150) Small value of which measure indicates that values are close to mean in the data C
A. Range B. Median
C. Standard Deviation D. Mode
Consider the following Box plot for the next 10 questions
151) Maximum value in the data is B

A. 95 B. 85
C. 60 D. 40
152) Minimum value in the data is C
A. 5 B. 25
C. 10 D. 0
153) Median of the data is C
A. 42.5 B. 35
C. 40 D. 60
154) Interquartile quartile range of the data is B
A. 42.5 B. 35
C. 40 D. 60
155) Range of the data is C
A. 90 B. 95
C. 75 D. 20
156) Length of the box measures D
A. Average B. kurtosis
C. skewness D. variation
157) Position of line within box measures C
A. Average B. kurtosis
C. skewness D. variation
158) Shape of the data is A
159) Shape of the data is-------kurtic D
A. Lepto B. Platy
C. Meso D. Cannot be determine
160) Mean of data is D
A. 40 B. 35
C. 42.5 D. Cannot be determine
161) Which coefficient measures the sharpness of the peak of a symmetrical curve D
A. Measure of central tendency B. Measure of skewness
C. Measure of variation D. Measure of kurtosis
162) Sharp peck symmetrical curve is called ------ A
A. Lepto B. Platy
C. Meso D. Normal
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163) Flat peak symmetrical curve is called------ B
A. Lepto B. Platy
C. Meso D. Normal
164) Another name of bell shape normal curve is------- C
A. Lepto B. Platy
C. Meso D. Normal
165) A variable whose mean is zero and variance is one is called C
A. Normal B. Unit variable
C. Standard variable D. Extreme variable
166) A variable X has mean 50 and standard deviation 5, if standard value of an observation of X is 2 find its X C
value
A. 45 B. 65
C. 60 D. 70
167) If standard value of a variable is 2 this means value is A
A. Above the mean B. At the mean
C. Below the mean D. Cannot be determine
168) Which of the following is not member of Five number summary D
A. Mean B. Range
C. Standard deviation D. All are not member of five number summary
169) If shape of the data is bell shape normal, which of the following statement must be true C
A. Data is positively skewed B. Data is negatively skewed
C. Data is symmetric D. Data is positively or negative skewed
170) In order to convert a variable X into standard variable we require
A. Mean of X B. Both mean and variance
C. Variance of X D. Standard deviation od X
171) Find unbiased sample variance of the data 1,2,3,4,5 B
A. 5 B. 2.5
C. 2 D. 3
172) If variance of the data 2,4,6,8,10 is 8, what is the variance of 102,104,106,108,110 C
A. 108 B. 4
C. 8 D. 6
173) If variance of the data 2,4,6,8,10 is 8, what is the variance of -2 ,- 4,-6 ,-8 ,-10 C
A. 108 B. -108
C. 8 D. -8
174) If variance of the data 2,4,6,8,10 is 8, what is the variance of 4 ,8,12 ,16 ,20 B
A. 108 B. 32
C. 8 D. 16
175) If mean and variance of a variable X are 2 and 4 respectively, then standard deviation of Y=2-2X will be B
A. -2 B. 4
C. 2 D. -4
176) If mean of a variable increase from 80 to 100, find percentage increase in mean A
A. 25% B. 30%
C. 20% D. 35%
177) In calculating average deviation, deviations can be taken from D
A. Mean B. Mode
C. Median D. From all
178) If mean and variance of a variable X are 2 and 4 respectively, then find mean of Y=2-2X will be A
A. -2 B. 4
C. 2 D. -4
179) If smallest value of the data is decrease by 2 then which of the following measure will remain the same B
A. Standard Deviation B. Median
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C. Mean D. Range
180) Which of the following measure is affected by presence of outlier in the data D
A. Standard Deviation B. Range
C. Mean D. All are affected by outlier
181) If a student got 70 and 60 marks in three tests, what marks he require to get mean marks of 60 in three tests A
A. 50 B. 70
C. 65 D. 75
182) Any numerical quantity calculated by taking sample from population is called B
A. Mean B. Statistic
C. Parameter D. Both (a) and (b)
183) Considering set of observations, the percentage of the values lie within mean ±2SD is B
A. 95% B. 75%
C. 68% D. 89%
184) If the arithmetic mean is multiplied by coefficient of variation then resulting value is classified as B
A. Coefficient of deviation B. Standard deviation
C. Coefficient of mean D. Quartile deviation
185) If mean deviation of a set of observations is 8.5 the value of quartile deviation is A
A. 7.08 B. 8.08
C. 10.08 D. Cannot be determine
186) The kurtosis defines the peakness of the curve in the region which is A
A. Around the mode B. Around the mean
C. Around the median D. Around standard deviation
187) Find mode of the data 1,2,2,2,0,0,0 B
A. 2 B. 2 and 0 both
C. 0 D. No mode
188) Find median of the data 1,2,2,2,0,0,0 C
A. 0 B. 2
C. 1 D. No median
189) Which graph is useful to estimate median B
C. Frequency Polygon D. All can be used to estimate median
190) For the data -1 ,0, 1,2 which of the following cannot be calculated C
A. AM B. variance
C. GM D. Both (b) and (c)
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Answer
Key
191) Two variables are said to be uncorrelated if C
A. they tend to change together in the opposite B. they tend to change together in the same direction
direction
C. when they tend to change with no connection to D. none of other three

each other
192) Two variables are said to be negatively correlated if A

A. they tend to change together in the opposite B. they tend to change together in the same direction
direction
C. when they tend to change with no connection to D. none of other three
each other
193) Which of the following statements is the property of simple correlation coefficient, D
A. The range of the correlation coefficient is -1 to +1 B. Correlation coefficient is symmetrical with respect
to variables
C. Correlation coefficient is independent of units of D. All others
measurements
194) The correlation coefficient is used to determine C
A specific value of the y-variable given a specific A specific value of the x-variable given a specific
A. B.
value of the x-variable value of the y-variable
The strength of the relationship between the x and
C. D. None of these
y variables
195) If there is a very strong correlation between two variables then the correlation coefficient must be C
A. any value larger than 1 B. much smaller than 0, if the correlation is negative
C. much larger than 0, regardless of whether the D. None of these alternatives is correct
correlation is negative or positive
196) SSE can never be A
A. larger than SSTotal B. smaller than SSTotal
C. equal to 1 D. equal to zero
197) Regression modeling is a statistical framework for developing a mathematical equation that describes how C
A. one explanatory and one or more response B. several explanatory and several response variables
variables are related response are related
C. one response and one or more explanatory D. All of these are correct
variables are related
198) In least squares regression, which of the following is not a required assumption about the error term ε? A
The variance of the error term is the same for all
A. The expected value of the error term is one. B.
values of x.
C. The values of the error term are independent. D. The error term is normally distributed
2
199) In a regression analysis if R = 1, then B
A. SSE must also be equal to one B. SSE must be equal to zero
C. SSE can be any positive value D. SSE must be negative
200) In regression analysis, the variable that is used to explain the change in the outcome of an experiment, or some D
natural process, is called
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A. the independent variable B. the predictor variable
C. the explanatory variable D. all of the others are correct
201) In the case of a mathematical model for a straight line, if a value for the x variable is specified, then A
A. the exact value of the response variable can be B. the computed response to the independent value
computed will always give a minimal residual
C. the computed value of y will always be the best D. none of these alternatives is correct
estimate of the mean response
202) A regression analysis between sales (in Rs 1000) and price (in Rupees) resulted in the following equation: 𝑌̂ = A
5,000 - 8X. The above equation implies that an
increase of 1Rs in price is associated with a increase of 8Rs in price is associated with an
A. B.
decrease of 8 Rs in sales increase of 5,000 Rs in sales
increase of 1Rs in price is associated with a increase of 1Rs in price is associated with a
C. D.
decrease of 42,00 Rs in sales decrease of 8000 Rs in sale
203) In regression analysis, if the independent variable is measured in kilograms, the dependent variable D
A. must also be in kilograms B. must be in some unit of weight
C. cannot be in kilograms D. can be any units
204) Suppose the correlation coefficient between height (as measured in feet) versus weight (as measured in A
pounds) is 0.40. What is the correlation coefficient of height measured in inches versus weight measured in
ounces? [12 inches = one foot; 16 ounces = one pound]
A. 0.40 B. 0.30
C. 0.533 D. cannot be determined from information given
205) Assume the same variables as in question 28 above; height is measured in feet and weight is measured in C
pounds. Now, suppose that the units of both variables are converted to metric (meters and kilograms). The
impact on the slope is
A. the sign of the slope will change B. the magnitude of the slope will change
C. both a and b are correct D. neither a nor b are correct
206) A residual plot: B
displays residuals of the explanatory variable displays explanatory variable versus residuals of
A. B.
versus residuals of the response variable. the response variable
displays the explanatory variable versus the displays the explanatory variable on the y axis
C. D.
response variable versus the response variable on the x axis
207) When the regression line passes through the origin then C
A. The regression coefficient is zero B. Correlation is zero
C. Intercept is zero D. None of the others
208) The range of partial correlation coefficient is C
A. 0 to 1 B. -1 to 0
C. -1 to +1 D. None of the others
209) The range of multiple correlation coefficient is A
A. 0 to 1 B. -1 to 0
C. -1 to +1 D. None of the others
210) A regression analysis is inappropriate when D
you have two variables that are measured on an you want to make predictions for one variable
A. B.
interval or ratio scale. based on information about another variable.
the pattern of data points forms a reasonably
C. D. there is heteroscedasticity in the scatter plot.
straight line.
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211) In regression analysis, the variable that is being predicted is B
A. the independent variable B. the dependent variable
C. usually denoted by x D. usually denoted by r
212) If the slope of the regression equation y = bo + b1x is positive, then B
A. as x increases y decreases B. as x increases so does y
C. Either a or b is correct D. as x decreases y increases
213) A residual is defined as B
A. The difference between the actual Y values and the B. The difference between the actual Y values and the
mean of Y. predicted Y values.
C. The predicted value of Y for the average X value. D. The square root of the slope
214) A linear regression (LR) analysis produces the equation Y = 0.4X + 3. This indicates that D
A. When Y = 0.4, X = 3 B. When Y = 0, X = 3
C. When X = 3, Y = 0.4 D. When X = 0, Y = 3
215) If the t ratio for testing the significance of slope of a simple linear regression equation is -2.58 and the critical D
values of the t distribution at the 1% and 5% levels, respectively, are 3.499 and 2.365, then the slope is
A. not significantly different from zero B. significantly different from zero at both the 1% and
the 5% levels.
C. significantly different from zero at the 1% level but D. significantly different from zero at the 5% level but
not at the 5% level. not at the 1% level.
216) Ordinary least squares is used to estimate a linear relationship between a firm's total revenue per week (in D
$1,000s) and the average percentage discount from list price allowed to customers by salespersons. A 95%
confidence interval on the slope is calculated from the regression output. The interval ranges from 1.05 to 2.38.
Based on this result, the researcher
A. can conclude that the slope is significantly different B. can be 95% confident that the effect of a 1%
from zero at the 5% level of significance. increase in the average price discount will increase
weekly total revenue by between $1,050 and
$2,380.
C. has one chance in twenty of incorrectly concluding D. All of the above are correct.
that the slope is within the estimated confidence
interval.
217) Multiple regression analysis is used when B
A. there is not enough data to carry out simple linear B. the dependent variable depends on more than one
regression analysis independent variable.
C. one or more of the assumptions of simple linear D. the relationship between the dependent variable
regression are not correct. and the independent variables cannot be described
by a linear function.
218) The adjusted value of the coefficient of determination D
is equal to the proportion of the sum of the squared
will always increase if additional independent
A. B. deviations of the dependent variable from its mean
variables are added to the regression model
that is explained by the regression model
is always greater than the proportion of the sum of
is always less than the proportion of the sum of the
the squared deviations of the dependent variable
C. D. squared deviations of the dependent variable from
from its mean that is explained by the regression
its mean that is explained by the regression model.
model.
219) If the F test statistic for a regression is greater than the critical value from the F distribution, it implies that C
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A. none of the independent variables in the regression B. all of the independent variables in the regression
model have a significant effect on the dependent model have significant effects on the dependent
variable. variable.
C. one or more of the independent variables in the D. None of the above is correct.
regression model have a significant effect on the
dependent variable.
220) The standard error of the regression measures the C
A. variability of the independent variable(s) relative to B. variability of the dependent variable relative to its
its (their) mean mean
C. variability of the dependent variable relative to the D. average error that will result if the regression line is
regression line. used to predict.
221) Multicollinearity refers to a situation in which B
A. successive error terms derived from the B. there is a high degree of correlation between the
application of regression analysis to time series independent variables included in a multiple
data are correlated regression model
C. the dependent variable is highly correlated with D. the application of a multiple regression model
the independent variable(s) in a regression yields estimates that are nonlinear in form
analysis
222) Autocorrelation refers to a situation in which A
successive error terms derived from the there is a high degree of correlation between two
A. application of regression analysis to time series B. or more of the independent variables included in a
data are correlated. multiple regression model.
the dependent variable is highly correlated with
the application of a multiple regression model
C. the independent variable(s) in a regression D.
yields estimates that are nonlinear in form.
analysis.
223) Heteroskedasticity refers to a situation in which the error terms from a regression analysis A
A. do not have equal variance B. are not normally distributed.
C. do not have a mean of zero. D. All of the above are correct.
224) The Durbin-Watson statistic is used to test for B
A. Multicollinearity B. autocorrelation
C. heteroskedasticity D. All of the above are correct.
225) Autocorrelation may be the result of D
A. the omission of an important explanatory variable B. the presence of a trend in the independent
variable.
C. nonlinearities in the relationship between the D. All of the above are correct.
dependent and independent variables
226) The relation between F and t test statistics (F=t2) for testing the hypothesis that there is no relation between x B
and y exists only if
A. regression degrees of freedom is equal to two B. in simple linear regression
C. in multiple linear regression D. in polynomial regression
227) For a data set for X, Y, and Z as: X= 5, 10, 15, 20. Y=3, 5, 6, 8. And Z=9, 8, 6, 2. The sign of simple linear A
correlation coefficient between X and Z is
A. negative B. positive
C. not possible to determine D. may be positive
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228) For a data set for Y, X1, and X2 as: Y= 5, 10, 15, 20. X1=3, 5, 6, 8. And X2=9, 8, 6, 2. While performing the B
multiple linear regression, the partial regression coefficients are (b1=2.74) and (b2=-0.238), what is the value
of intercept coefficient?
A. 1.1 B. -1.1
C. 1.74 D. 2.74
229) For a data set for Y, X1, and X2 as: Y= 5, 10, 15, 20. X1=3, 5, 6, 8. And X2=9, 8, 6, 2. While performing the B
multiple linear regression, the regression mean sum of squares is equals to 61.607 and total sum of squares is
125. What is the error sum of squares?
A. -1.786 B. 1.786
C. 3.786 D. 2.786
230) For a data set for Y, X1, and X2 as: Y= 5, 10, 15, 20. X1=3, 5, 6, 8. And X2=9, 8, 6, 2. While performing the D
multiple linear regression, the regression sum of squares is equals to 123.214 and Total sum of squares is 125.
What is the F-ratio for regression?
A. 14.50 B. 38.50
C. 24.50 D. 34.50
231) For a data set for Y, X1, and X2 as: Y= 5, 10, 15, 20. X1=3, 5, 6, 8. And X2=9, 8, 6, 2. While performing the A
multiple linear regression, the error sum of squares is equals to 1.786 and Total sum of squares is 125. What is
the coefficient of determination?
A. 98.57% B. 24.50%
C. 38.57% D. 94.50%
232) In the regression equation Y=10-5X, the slope coefficient is C
A. -10 B. 10
C. -5 D. -4
233) The measurement units for the slope coefficient is equals to B
A. X/Y units B. Y/X units
C. Y units only D. X units only
234) The y-intercept is interpreted as: B
it is the average value of y when x=0. And if range it is the average value of x when y=0. And if range
A. B.
of x not contain zero, then b0 has no interpretation of y not contain zero, then b0 has no interpretation
it is the average value of y when x=0. And if range it is the value of y when x=0. And if range of x not
C. D.
of x contain zero, then b0 has no interpretation contain zero, then b0 has no interpretation
235) Following is not a measure of the goodness of fit of the estimated model D
A. Coefficient of determination B. Standard error of estimate
C. Residual plot D. Scatter plot
236) Following one is not the type of Linear Regression A
A. Intrinsically Linear Regression B. Curvi Linear Regression
C. Simple Linear Regression D. Multiple Linear Regression
237) Following one is the type of non-Linear Regression A
A. Intrinsically Linear Regression B. Curvi Linear Regression
C. Simple Linear Regression D. Multiple Linear Regression
238) The coefficient of determination equals to 85% is explained as B
about 15% variation in dependent variable has been about 85% variation in dependent variable has been
A. B.
explained by the linear relationship with X explained by the linear relationship with X
about 15% variation in independent variable has about 15% variation in independent variable has
C. D.
been explained by the linear relationship with Y been explained by the linear relationship with Y
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239) The 90% confidence interval for population correlation coefficient is explained as D
A. If we take 100 samples of the same size under the B. If we take 100 samples of the same size under the
same conditions and compute 100 C.I’s about same conditions and compute 90 C.I’s about
parameter, then 10 such C.Is will contain the parameter, then 90 such C.Is will contain the
parameter parameter
C. If we take 10 samples of the same size under the D. If we take 100 samples of the same size under the
same conditions and compute 100 C.I’s about same conditions and compute 100 C.I’s about
parameter, then 100 such C.Is will contain the parameter, then 90 such C.Is will contain the
parameter parameter
240) The multiple correlation coefficient measures the A
A. strength of linear relationship between one B. actual linear relationship between all the
dependent variable and joint effect of all the independent variables
independent variables
C. actual relationship between two variables while D. strength of linear relationship between many
keeping the effect of other variables as constant dependent variables and independent variables
241) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 7, 6, 4, 5, 3, 2. and Y=10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60. While performing simple C
linear regression, the error degrees of freedom in ANOVA table is
A. 5 B. 3
C. 4 D. 1
242) While performing simple linear regression, testing the hypothesis that there is no linear relation between X and D
Y can be performed by using
A. t-test only B. t-test and z-test
C. only F-test D. t-test and F-test
243) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 2, 3, 5, 4, 6, 7 and Y=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. While performing simple linear D
regression, the Regression SS=15.557 and Total SS=17.5, What will be the F-ratio for regression?
A. 35.03 B. 30.03
C. 22.03 D. 32.03
244) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 2, 3, 5, 4, 6, 7 and Y=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. While performing simple linear B
regression, the Regression SS=15.557 and Total SS=17.5, What will be the coefficient of determination?
A. 87.9% B. 88.9%
C. 90.9% D. 86.9%
245) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 42, 33, 25, 24, 16, 7 and Y=1, 12, 23, 14, 8, 3. What is nature of relationship B
between these two variables?
A. Simple linear regression B. Curvi-linear regression
C. Non-linear regression D. Multiple linear regression
246) The measurement units for the y-intercept coefficient is equals to C
A. X/Y units B. Y/X units
C. Y units only D. X units only
247) The interpretation of b1 is: C
A. it is the change in average value of x for one unit B. it is the average value of x when y=0. And if range
increase in y of y not contain zero, then b1 has no interpretation
C. it is the change in average value of y for one unit D. it is the average value of y when x=0. And if range
increase in x of x not contain zero, then b1 has no interpretation
248) Following is used to see the dependence of one variable on one or more variables B
A. Correlation B. Regression
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C. Sample D. Population
249) What does the Y intercept (b0) represent? A
A. The predicted value of Y when X = 0. B. The estimated change in average Y per unit change
in X.
C. The predicted value of Y. D. The mean value of X.
250) What does the least squares method do exactly? C
A. Minimizes the distance between the data B. Finds the least problematic regression line
points
C. Finds those (best) values of the intercept and slope D. Finds those (best) values of the intercept and slope
that provide us with the smallest value of the that provide us with the smallest value of the sum
residual sum of squares of residuals
251) Which of the following measures is optimal for comparing the goodness of the fit of competing regression D
models involving the same dependent variable?
A. The intercept B. The slope coefficient
C. R-square D. Standard deviation of the residuals
252) What does the following expression (H0: β1 = β2 = 0) mean? C
One of the independent variables is useful in Both of the independent variables are useful in
A. B.
predicting the dependent variable predicting the dependent variable
None of the independent variables is useful in There is a third independent variable predicting
C. D.
predicting the dependent variable the dependent variable
253) Which of the following criteria is the most optimal for assessing the goodness of the fit of a multiple linear A
regression model?
A. Adjusted R-square B. Intercept
C. R-square D. Slope
254) In which cases are the standardized coefficients suggested to be used to identify the relative importance of the B
independent variables in a multiple regression model?
A. When all the independent variables are measured B. When not all the independent variables are
using the same metric measured using the same metric
C. When not all the dependent variables are D. When all the independent variables are measured
measured using the same metric using an ordinal scale ranging from 1 to 6
255) Which one of these statements is not a Gauss-Markov assumption? B
A. That the error term has a conditional mean of zero B. Absence of influential observations.
C. That the error term has constant variance D. That the errors are uncorrelated
256) Why should we not include irrelevant variables in our regression analysis? B
A. Your R-squared will become too high B. Because of data limitations
C. It is bad academic fashion not to base your D. We increase the risk of producing false significant
variables on sound theory results
257) How can we deal with the gap of the assumption of linearity? A
A. Include a squared term B. Include an interaction term
C. Use robust regression D. Use the margins command
258) Which statistics can help us detect multicollinarity? A
A. Variance inflation factor (VIF) B. Durbin-Watson
C. F-Statistics D. Tolerance values +1
259) What does heteroskedasticity mean? D
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A. The variance in the residuals are the same B. There is variance in the residuals
regardless of their predicted values.
C. That we are unable to produce residuals D. The variance in the residuals differ depending on
their predicted values
260) What is the way to check for heteroskedasticity? A
A. We can examine a plot of predicted values vs the B.
We can run the Hausman test
residuals
C. We can see the plot of X against Y D. We can compare the F-test of two models
261) Which one is not a measure of influential (or potentially influential) units? B
A. Leverage B. Cook-Weisberg
C. DFBETA D. Cook’s distance
262) The units of correlation coefficient are C
A. Percent B. Non existing
C. Kg/ml D. None of the above
263) Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding linear regression? B
A. It identifies significant predictors for a continuous B. It predicts the outcome of a binary variable with
outcome variable. continuous variables.
C. It quantifies a relationship between two D. It models a linear relationship between two
continuous variables. continuous variables
264) If the correlation coefficient from linear regression is 0.64. How much of the variation of the Y axis variable is C
explained by the X axis variable?
A. 64% B. 6.4%
C. 41% D. 32%
265) What is the intercept coefficient of regression equation 𝑌̂ = 8𝑥 − 3 C
A. 3 B. -8
C. -3 D. 8
̂
266) What is the slope of regression line 𝑌 = −8𝑥 + 3 B
A. 8 B. -8
C. 3 D. -3
267) In a simple regression analysis (where Y is a dependent and X an independent variable), if the Y-intercept is D
positive, then:
A. there is a positive correlation between X and Y. B. there is a negative correlation between X and Y.
C. if X is increased, Y must also increase. D. None of the above answers is correct
268) What is the Predicted Y-value if X=10 from regression equation 𝑌̂ = 8𝑥 − 3 D
A. -3 B. 80
C. 50 D. 77
269) What is the slope of regression line 𝑌̂ = 5𝑥 + 3 A
A. 5 B. -3
C. 3 D. None of the others
270) A study was made on the effect of temperature on the yield of a chemical process. The following data were A
recorded: Temperature = -5, -3, 0, 1, 4, 6 and Yield= 10, 8, 9, 7, 5, 1. What type of relation exists between X
and Y?
A. Simple linear B. Non Linear
C. Curvilinear D. Can’t be determined
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271) A study was made on the effect of temperature on the yield of a chemical process. The following data were A
recorded: Temperature = -5, -3, 0, 1, 4, 6 and Yield= 2, 5, 19, 7, 5, 1. What type of relation exists between X
and Y?
A. Curvi-Linear B. Non-Linear
C. Simple Linear D. No relation
272) A study was made on the effect of temperature on the yield of a chemical process. The following data were C
recorded: Temperature= -5, -3, 0, 1, 4, 6 and Yield= 2, 5, 19, 7, 5, 1. What will be the sign of b2 coefficient
while fitting second degree curve to this data?
A. Positive B. May be positive or negative
C. Negative D. Can’t be determined
273) A study was made on the effect of temperature on the yield of a chemical process. The following data were C
recorded: Temperature= -5, -3, 0, 1, 4, 6 and Yield= 2, 5, 19, 7, 5, 1. What will be the sign of b1 coefficient
while fitting second degree curve to this data?
A. Negative B. May be positive or negative
C. Positive D. None of the others
274) A scatterplot is D
A. one-dimensional graph of randomly scattered data B. two-dimensional graph of a straight line
C. two-dimensional graph of a curved line D. two-dimensional graph of data values.
275) Correlation and regression are concerned with B
A. the relationship between two categorical variables. B. the relationship between two quantitative variables.
C. the relationship between a quantitative explanatory D. the relationship between a categorical explanatory
variable and a categorical response variable variable and a quantitative response variable
276) What is the effect of an outlier on the value of a correlation coefficient? C
A. An outlier will always decrease a correlation B. An outlier will always increase a correlation
coefficient coefficient.
C. An outlier might either decrease or increase a D. An outlier will have no effect on a correlation
correlation coefficient, depending on where it is in coefficient.
relation to the other points.
277) Which of the following is a deterministic relationship? C
A. The relationship between hair color and eye color. B. The relationship between father's height and son's
height.
C. The relationship between height in inches and D. The relationship between height as determined with
height in centimeters. a ruler and height as determined by a tape measure.
278) The regression equation between father’s heights and student’s heights for the 79 male students is yˆ = 30 + A
.58 x. One student was 72 inches tall; his father’s height was 65 inches. What is the estimated height for this
student?
A. 67.7 B. 72
C. 30 D. 65
279) The regression equation between father’s heights and student’s heights for the 79 male students is yˆ = 30 + .58 D
x. One student was 72 inches tall; his father’s height was 65 inches. What is the residual for this student?
A. 7 B. 65
C. 30 D. 4.3
280) The correlation between father’s heights and student’s heights for the 79 male students is r = 0.9. What is the D
proportion of variation explained by father’s heights?
A. 0.90 B. 0.448
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C. 0.79 D. 0.810
281) Which of the following is a possible value of R-squared and indicates the strongest linear relationship between B
two quantitative variables?
A. -90% B. 80%
C. 0% D. 120%
282) The correlation between two variables is given by r = 0.0. What does this mean? A
A. The best straight line through the data is horizontal B. There is a perfect positive relationship between the
two variables
C. There is a perfect negative relationship between the D. All of the points must fall exactly on a horizontal
two variables. straight line.
283) Which one of the following statements involving correlation is possible and reasonable? B
A. The correlation between hair color and eye color is B. The correlation between the height of a father and
0.80. the height of his first son is 0.6
C. The correlation between left foot length and right D. The correlation between hair color and age is
foot length is 2.35. positive.
284) A regression between foot length (response variable in cm) and height (explanatory variable in inches) for 33 B
students resulted in the following regression equation: yˆ = 10.9 + 0.23 x. One student in the sample was 73
inches tall with a foot length of 29 cm. What is the predicted foot length for this student?
A. 17.57 cm B. 27.69 cm
C. 0.23 cm D. 10.9 cm
285) A regression between foot length (response variable in cm) and height (explanatory variable in inches) for 33 C
students resulted in the following regression equation: yˆ = 10.9 + 0.23 x. What is the slope coefficient?
A. 0.23 inches/cm B. 10.9 cm/inches
C. 0.23 cm/inches D. 10.9 inches/cm
286) A regression between foot length (response variable in cm) and height (explanatory variable in inches) for 33 A
students resulted in the following regression equation: yˆ = 10.9 + 0.23 x. What is the estimated average foot
length for students who are 70 inches tall?
A. 27 cm B. 10.9 cm
C. 28 cm D. 30 cm
287) In the simple linear regression equation, the symbol yˆ represents the A
A. average or predicted response B. estimated intercept
C. estimated slope D. explanatory variable
288) Which one of the following is NOT appropriate for studying the relationship between two quantitative B
variables?
A. Scatterplot B. Bar chart
C. Correlation D. Regression
289) Significance of multiple correlation coefficient is tested by D
A. t-test B. Chi-square test
C. Z-test D. F-test
290) Significance of partial correlation coefficient is tested by C
A. F-test B. Z-test
C. t-test D. None of the others
291) If a Durbin Watson statistic takes a value close to zero, what will be the value of the first order B
autocorrelation coefficient?
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A. Close to zero B. Close to plus one
C. Close to minus one D. Close to either minus one or plus one
292) Suppose that the Durbin Watson test is applied to a regression containing two explanatory variables plus a D
constant with 50 data points. The test statistic takes a value of 1.53. What is the appropriate conclusion?
A. Residuals appear to be positively autocorrelated B. Residuals appear to be negatively autocorrelated
C. Residuals appear not to be autocorrelated D. The test result is inconclusive
293) Which of the following are plausible approaches to dealing with a model that exhibits heteroscedasticity? C
i) Take logarithms of each of the variables
ii) Use suitably modified standard errors
iii) Use a generalized least squares procedure
iv) Add lagged values of the variables to the regression equation.
A. (ii) and (iv) only B. (i) and (iii) only
C. (i), (ii), and (iii) only D. (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
294) What would be then consequences for the OLS estimator if heteroscedasticity is present in a regression model C
but ignored?
A. It will be biased B. It will be inconsistent
C. It will be inefficient D. All of (A), (B) and (C) will be true
295) If OLS is used in the presence of autocorrelation, which of the following will be likely consequences? A
i) Coefficient estimates may be misleading
ii) Hypothesis tests could reach the wrong conclusions
iii) Forecasts made from the model could be biased
iv) Standard errors may inappropriate
296) Near multicollinearity occurs when D
Two or more explanatory variables are perfectly The explanatory variables are highly correlated
A. B.
correlated with one another with the error term
The explanatory variables are highly correlated Two or more explanatory variables are highly
C. D.
with the dependent variable correlated with one another
297) Which one of the following is NOT an example of mis-specification of functional form? D
A. Using a linear specification when y scales as a B. Using a linear specification when a double-
function of the squares of x logarithmic model would be more appropriate
C. Modelling y as a function of x when in fact it scales D. Excluding a relevant variable from a linear
as a function of 1/x regression model
298) Which one of the following is NOT a plausible remedy for near multicollinearity? D
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A. Use principal components analysis B. Drop one of the collinear variables
C. Use a longer run of data D. Take logarithms of each of the variables
299) Which of the following could result in autocorrelated residuals? C
i) Slowness of response of the dependent variable to changes in the values of the independent variables
ii) Over-reactions of the dependent variable to changes in the independent variables
iii) Omission of relevant explanatory variables that are autocorrelated
iv) Outliers in the data
300) If the residuals from a regression estimated using a small sample of data are not normally distributed, which D
one of the following consequences may arise?
The coefficient estimates will be unbiased but The coefficient estimates will be biased but
A. B.
inconsistent consistent
The coefficient estimates will be biased and Test statistics concerning the parameters will not
C. D.
inconsistent follow their assumed distributions
301) In multiple linear regression, the square root of the mean square error is called B
A. Standard deviation of Y B. Standard error of estimate
C. Correlation coefficient D. Standard deviation of X
302) Homogeneity of three or more correlation coefficients is tested by B
A. F-test B. Chi-square test
C. Z-test D. t-test
303) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 2, 3, 5, 2, 3, 1 and Y=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. While performing simple linear C
regression, the estimated regression equation is y-hat = 4.64 - 0.429 x. what is the predicted y-value at X=1
A. 4.64 B. 0.429
C. 4.211 D. -0.429
304) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 2, 3, 5, 2, 3, 1 and Y=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. While performing simple linear A
regression, the estimated regression equation is y-hat = 4.64 - 0.429 x. what is the predicted y-value at X=2
A. 3.782 B. 0.429
C. 4.64 D. 37.82
305) The correlation coefficient between X and Y is (-0.313) with a p-value (0.515). What conclusion can be about C
the significance of the correlation coefficient?
A. Highly significant B. Significant
C. Non-significant D. None
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regression, the estimated regression equation is y-hat = 1.04 + 0.547 X. The regression SS is (11.207). What
is the Error SS?
A. 4.293 B. 6.293
C. 7.293 D. 5.293
307) For a data set for X and Y while performing simple linear regression, the mean square error is 9, what is the C
value of standard deviation of regression?
A. 9 B. 6
C. 3 D. 0
308) The correlation coefficient between X and Y is (-0.813) with a p-value (0.01). What conclusion can be about B
A. Non-significant B. Significant
C. Negative but non-significant D. Positive and significant
309) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 2, 3, 5, 2, 6, 9 and Y=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. While performing simple linear C
regression, the estimated regression equation is y-hat = 1.04 + 0.547 X. The regression SS is (11.207). What
is the Total SS?
A. 1.75 B. 13.207
C. 17.50 D. 14.207
regression, the estimated regression equation is y-hat = 4.64 - 0.429 x. The p-value for b1 is 0.546. What is
your conclusion about relationship between X and Y?
A. Linear B. Non-significant
C. Non-Linear D. Significant
311) While performing multiple linear regression on a data set of 20 observations having one dependent and five C
independent variables, what will be the error degrees of freedom in testing the significance of multiple
regression coefficients?
A. 4 B. 5
C. 15 D. 19
312) The correlation coefficient between X and Y is (0.313) with a p-value (0.515). What conclusion can be about C
A. significant B. Highly significant
C. Non- significant D. None
313) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 2, 3, 5, 2, 6, 9 and Y=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. While performing simple linear A
regression, the estimated regression equation is y-hat = 1.04 + 0.547 X. The regression SS is (11.207). What is
the F-ratio for regression?
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A. 7.12 B. 6.12
C. 8.15 D. 5.12
314) While performing multiple linear regression on a data set of 15 observations having one dependent and three C
independent variables, what will be the degrees of freedom for t-test in testing the significance of partial
A. 10 B. 14
C. 11 D. 2
315) While performing multiple linear regression on a data set of 20 observations having one dependent and five A
independent variables, what will be the degrees of freedom for t-test in testing the significance of partial
A. 14 B. 5
C. 19 D. 15
regression, the estimated regression equation is y-hat = 1.04 + 0.547 X. The regression SS is (11.207). What is
the Mean square error?
A. 5.733 B. 1.5733
C. 2.333 D. 2.5733
317) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and Y=11, 10, 8, 6, 5, 1. What type of relation exists A
between X and Y
A. Negative B. Linear
C. Positive D. Non-linear
318) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 15 and Y=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. While performing simple D
linear regression, the estimated slope coefficient is (0.829) and y-intercept is (-8.51). If the TotalSS=17.50 and
MSE=1.371, what is the coefficient of determination?
A. 38.65% B. 8.65%
C. 28.65% D. 68.65%
319) While performing multiple linear regression on a data set of 20 observations having one dependent and five D
independent variables, what will be the regression degrees of freedom in testing the significance of multiple
A. 19 B. 15
C. 14 D. 4
320) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and Y=11, 10, 8, 6, 5, 1. What type of relation exists B
between X and Y
A. Positive and strong B. Negative and linear
C. Negative and weak D. Positive and weak
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321) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 15 and Y=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. While performing simple C
linear regression, the estimated slope coefficient is (0.829). What is the value of Y-intercept?
A. 8.51 B. 0.729
C. -8.51 D. 85.1
322) A scatterplot shows: A
A. Scores on one variable plotted against scores on a B. The frequency with which values appear in the data
second variable.
C. The average value of groups of data. D. The proportion of data falling into different
categories.
323) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 15 and Y=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. While performing simple C
MSE=1.371, what is the f-ratio for regression?
A. 9.76 B. 10.76
C. 8.76 D. 4.76
324) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 15 and Y=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. While performing simple A
MSE=1.371, what is the value of regression mean square?
A. 12.014 B. 10.014
C. 13.014 D. 6.014
325) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 15 and Y=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. While performing simple D
MSE=1.371, what is the value of regression SS?
A. 10.014 B. 14.014
C. 11.014 D. 12.014
326) The relationship between two variables partialling out the effect that a third variable has on one of B
those variables can be expressed using a:
A. Partial correlation B. Semi-partial correlation
C. Bivariate correlation D. Point-biserial correlation
327) When interpreting a correlation coefficient, it is important to look at: D
A. The +/– sign of the correlation coefficient. B. The magnitude of the correlation coefficient.
C. The significance of the correlation coefficient. D. All of these.
328) For a data set for X and Y as: X= 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 15 and Y=1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. While performing simple B
linear regression, what is the error degrees of freedom in ANOVA table?
A. 1 B. 4
C. 6 D. 3
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329) Which of the following is not an assumption for simple linear regression? B
A. Normally distributed variables B. Multicollinearity
C. Linear relationship D. Constant variance
330) Continuous predictors influence the ______ of the regression line, while categorical predictors influence the A
_____________.
A. slope, intercept B. intercept, slope
C. R2, p-value D. p-value, R2
331) Which of the following is true about the adjusted R2? C
A. It is usually larger than the R2 B. It is only used when there is just one predictor
C. It is usually smaller than the R2 D. It is used to determine whether residuals are
normally distributed
332) Significance for the multiple regression coefficients is determined by A
A. F-test B. R-square
C. Correlation coefficient D. t-test
333) What is the primary purpose of Pearson’s and Spearman’s correlation coefficients? A
A. Examining the relationship between two non- B. Identifying deviations from normality for
categorical variables continuous variables
C. Examining the relationship between two D. Comparing means across group
categorical variables
334) Which of the following would be considered a very strong negative correlation? C
A. 0.89 B. -0.09
C. -0.89 D. 0.09
335) Which test is used to determine whether a correlation coefficient is statistically significant? C
A. Paired samples t-test B. Chi-squared test
C. One-sample t-test D. Z-test
336) The value of Durbin Watson lies between C
A. -4 and 4 B. 0 and 1
C. 0 and 4 D. -1 and 0
337) In the least squares line, ∑(𝑌 − 𝑌̂) is B
A. Minimum B. Maximum
C. Least D. Zero
338) Significance for the partial regression coefficients is determined by D
A. F-test B. R-square
C. Correlation coefficient D. t-test
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339) In the least squares line, ∑(𝑌 − 𝑌̂ )2 is D
A. Maximum B. Zero
C. One D. Least
340) Which of the following assumptions are required to show the consistency, unbiasedness and efficiency of the C
OLS estimator?
i) E(ut) = 0
ii) Var(ut) = σ2
iii) Cov(ut, ut-j) = 0 ∀ j
iv) ut~N(0, σ2)
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Answer
Key
341) In Sampling with replacement, a sampling unit can be selected B
A. only once B. More than once
C. Less than once D. None of these
342) Which one of the following is not probability sampling? D
A. Simple random sampling B. Systematic sampling

C. Stratified sampling D. Judgment sampling
343) List of all the units of the population is called: C
A. Random sampling B. Bias
C. Sampling frame D. Probability sampling
344) Probability distribution of a statistic is called: D
Parameter
A. Sampling B.
Data
C. D. Sampling distribution
345) When N=5, n=2 then the number of all possible samples that can be drawn with replacement are D
A. 5 B. 7
C. 10 D. 25
346) A Population of 16 observations having standard deviation 6 and mean 10. The variance of the sampling C
distribution of mean when a sample of size 4 is taken by with replacement
A. 1.5 B. 5
C. 9 D. 4.23
347) A population of 5 members is 2, 9, 6, 5, 3. If we construct a sampling distribution of mean by taking samples of B
size 2 by without replacement what would be the mean of sampling distribution of means.
A. 5.2 B. 5
C. 4.8 D. 7
348) From the following sampling methods, which is a probability sampling method? C
A. Judgement B. Quota
C. Simple random D. Convenience
349) Which among the following is the benefit of using simple random sampling? D
A. The results are always representative. B. Interviewers can choose respondents freely.
C. Informants can refuse to participate. D. We can calculate the accuracy of the results.
350) Increasing the sample size has the following effect upon the sampling error? B
A. It increases the sampling error B. It reduces the sampling error
C. It has no effect on the sampling error D. All of the above
351) Which of the following is not a type of non-probability sampling? D
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A. Quota sampling B. Convenience sampling
C. Snowball sampling D. Stratified random sampling
352) Sample is a subset of? D
A. Data B. Set
C. Distribution D. Population
353) The difference between a statistic and the parameter is called: C
A. Non-random B. Probability
C. Sampling error D. Random
354) The distribution that is formed by taking all possible values of a statistics is known as: C
A. Hypergeometric distribution B. Normal distribution
C. Sampling distribution D. Binomial distribution
355) Among these, which sampling is based on equal probability? A
A. Simple random sampling B. Stratified random sampling
C. Systematic sampling D. Probability sampling
356) The difference between the expected value of a statistic and the value of the parameter is called a B
A. Standard error B. Bias
C. Sampling error D. Non-sampling error
357) Interviewing all members of a given population is called C
A. A sample B. Sampling
C. Census D. Sample survey
358) A sampling frame is: C
A. A summary of the various stages involved in B. An outline view of all the main clusters of units in a
designing a survey sample
C. A list of all the units in the population from which D. A wooden frame used to display tables of random
a sample will be selected numbers
359) It is helpful to use a multi-stage cluster sample when D
A. The population is widely dispersed geographically B. You have limited time and money available for
travelling
C. You want to use a probability sample in order to D. All of the above

generalize the results
360) Non-Sampling error is reduced by D
A. Increasing Sample Size B. Decreasing Sample Size

C. Reducing the Amount of Data D. None of these
361) Simple random sample can be drawn with the help of D
A. random number table B. chit method
C. roulette wheel D. all the above
362) As a normal practice, sampling fraction is considered to be negligible if it is: B
A. less than 10% B. less than or equal to 5%
C. more than 5% D. more than 10%
363) Under equal allocation in stratified sampling the sample from each stratum is: B
A. proportional to stratum size B. of same size from each stratum
C. is proportional to per unit cost of survey D. all the above
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364) Selected units of a systematic sample are: B
A. not easily locatable B. easily locatable
C. not representing the whole population D. all the above
365) Which of the following statements is true? D
A. population mean increases with the increase in B. population mean decreases with increase in sample
sample size size
C. population mean decreases with the decrease in D. population mean is a constant value
sample size
366) If E(𝑋̅ ) = 10 and μ = 10 then bias is equal to: B
A. 0 B. 10
C. 20 D. Difficult to tell
367) The standard error increases when sample size is A

A. Increased B. Decreased
C. Fixed D. More than 30
368) Which of the following statement is true? B
A. more the S.E, better it is B. less the S.E, better it is
C. S.E is always zero D. S.E is always unity
369) Which of the following statement is not true? D
A. S.E cannot be zero B. S.E cannot be one
C. S.E can be negative D. all the above
370) When N=5, n=2 then the number of all possible samples that can be drawn by without replacement are C
A. 5 B. 7
C. 10 D. 25
371) A population of 5 members is 2, 9, 6, 5, 3. If we construct a sampling distribution of means by taking samples A
of size 3 by without replacement what would be the Standard error of mean.
A. 1 B. 2
C. 1.414 D. 5
372) A population of 5 members is 2, 9, 6, 5, 3. If we construct a sampling distribution of means by taking samples C
of size 3 by with replacement what would be the Standard error of mean.
A. 1 B. 2
C. 1.414 D. 5
373) A selection procedure of a sample having no involvement of probability is known as D
A. Purposive sampling B. Judgment sampling
C. Subjective sampling D. all the above
̅
374) If 𝐸(𝑋) = 𝜇, then bias is: C
A. Positive B. Negative
C. Zero D. 100%
375) Standard deviation of sampling distribution of a statistic is called C
A. Serious error B. Dispersion
C. Standard error D. Difference
376) Any measure of the population is called: B
A. Finite B. Parameter
C. Without replacement D. Random
377) Under proportional allocation, the size of the sample from each stratum is proportional to B
A. total sample size B. size of the stratum
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C. population size D. all the above
378) Systematic sampling means: B
A. selection of n contiguous units B. selection of n units situated at equal distances
C. selection of n largest units D. selection of n middle units in a sequence
379) If population variance of an infinite population is 𝜎 2 and a sample of n items is selected from this population, the standard error C
of sample mean is equal to
A. 𝜎2 B. 𝜎/𝑛
𝑛
C. 𝜎/√𝑛 D. 𝜎
380) Sampling error can be reduced by: D
A. choosing a proper probability sampling B. selecting a sample of adequate size
C. using a suitable formula for estimation D. all the above
381) The magnitude of the standard error of an estimate is an index of its: B
A. accuracy B. precision
C. efficiency D. all the above
382) Probability of selection varies at each subsequent draw in A
A. Sampling without replacement B. Sampling with replacement
C. both (a) and (b) D. neither (a) nor (b)
383) If N is the size of the population and n is size of the sample, then sampling fraction is: C
A. 𝑛𝑁 B. 𝑁 𝑛
C. n/N D. (𝑁)
𝑛
384) The standard error increases when sample size is B
A. Increased B. Decreased
C. Fixed D. More than 30
385) The sampling procedure in which the population is first divided into homogenous groups and then a sample is C
drawn from each group is called:
A. Probability sampling B. Simple random sampling
C. Stratified random sampling D. Sampling with replacement
386) A population about which we want to get some information is called D
A. Finite population B. Infinite population
C. Sampling population D. Target population
387) For making voters list in Pakistan, we need: C
A. Sampling error B. Standard error
C. Census D. Simple random sampling
388) Sampling based upon equal probability is called: C
A. Probability sampling B. Systematic sampling
C. Simple random sampling D. Stratified random sampling
389) In probability sampling, the probability of selecting an item from the population is B
A. Equal to zero B. Non zero
C. Equal to one D. All of the above
390) 50. A Population of 16 observations having standard deviation 6 and mean 10. The mean of the sampling B
distribution of mean when a sample of size 4 is taken by with replacement:
A. 3 B. 10
C. 9 D. 4.23
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Answer
Key
391) Which one provide the estimate of experimental error in design of experiment C
A. Randomization B. Local Control
C. Replication D. Treatment
392) There are __________ basic principles of sound statistical design B
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5
393)If the experimental material is not homogenous and there is one source of variation in experiment then we use B
A. CRD B. RCBD
C. LSD D. FACTORIAL EXPERIMENTS
394)An experiment is performed in CRD with 3 replication to compare four treatments. Then total experimental D
units will be
A. 3 B. 11
C. 4 D. 12
395)An experiment is performed in CRD with 3 replication to compare four treatments. Then what will be degree of B
freedom for total
A. 3 B. 11
C. 4 D. 12
396)An experiment is performed in CRD with 3 replication to compare four treatments. Then what will be degree of C
freedom for error
A. 9 B. 11
C. 8 D. 12
397)An experiment is performed in CRD with 3 replication to compare four treatments. The treatments sum of B
square = 8. If Error sum of Square = 12 then what will be total sum of square
A. 4 B. 20
C. 9 D. 12
398)An experiment is performed in CRD with 3 replications to compare four treatments. The treatments sum of C
square = 9. If Error sum of Square = 12 then what will be mean sum of square for treatment
A. 4 B. 9
C. 3 D. 11
399) What will be the F ratio if an experiment is performed in CRD with 3 replication to compare four treatments. C
The treatments mean Sum of Square = 96, Error mean sum of square = 12
A. 9 B. 11
C. 8 D. 5
400) Analysis of variance is a statistical method of comparing the ______ of several populations C
A. One mean only B. Two means only

C. More than two means D. All of the above
401) To test the hypothesis about one population variance, the test statistic will be D
A. F B. Z
C. T D. Chi-square
402)Under One way variability in environmental conditions the appropriate design for conducting an experiment C
will be
A. LSD B. CRD
C. RCBD D. None of A, B & C
403) The scientific method for the construction of statistical layout plan for an experiment is A
A. Random Number Table B. Lottery Method
C. Scientist’s preference D. None of A, B & C
404)MANOVA stands for B
A. Multiple Analysis of Variance B. Multivariate Analysis of Variance
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C. Many Analysis of Variance D. Most Applied Analysis of Variance
405)The data is recorded with “p” variables on “n” objects in array shape known as: C
A. Data matrix B. Sample matrix
C. Multivariate matrix D. None of the above
406)For testing mean vector in multivariate normal distribution we use D
A. Multivariate Normal Distribution B. F-Distribution
C. T-Distribution D. Hotelling’s T square Distribution
407)The determined the appropriate number of principal components in multivariate analysis, the following method B
could be use
A. Box Plot B. Scree Plot
C. Scatter plot D. Q-Q plot
408)The variances and covariance in 2×2 covariance matrix will be D
A. 2,2 B. 1,2
C. 2,3 D. 2,1
409)Which of the following technique is useful for data reduction C
A. Cluster Analysis B. Multivariate analysis of variance
C. Principal components D. Eigen Analysis
410)Total sample variance is equivalent to A
A. Generalized variance B. Transpose of Variance Covariance matrix
C. Sum of all off diagonal elements D. Non of the Above
411)What will be degree of freedom (df) for column-wise blocking in 5×5 Latin Square Design A
A. 4 B. 14
C. 2 D. 15
412)In Completely Randomized Design (CRD) for 7 treatments with 4 replications of each; the total df D
A. 6 B. 3
C. 28 D. 27
413)In Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 5 treatments & 4 blocks; the error df will be B
A. 13 B. 12
C. 11 D. 10
414)The Error sum of squares in ANOVA table could be C
A. Negative B. Positive but greater than treatment sum of squares
C. Positive but less than treatment sum of squares D. Non of the Above
415)The RCBD design control the source of variation in B
A. None of the directions B. One directions
C. Two directions D. Three directions
416)The mean sum of square (MS) is the sum of squares divided by A
A. Its corresponding degree of freedom B. Total number of observations
C. Total number of Treatments D. None of the above
417) In case of studying two sources of variation; Complete Randomized Design is C
A. Efficient B. Less efficient
C. Not efficient D. Very efficient
418)If theI number of replications equals the number of varieties, which plot design is appropriate A
A. Latin square design B. Random design
C. Systematic design D. CRD with unequal replication
419)The implementation of ANOVA required -------- assumptions B
A. 1 B. 4
C. 2 D. 3
420)How many main effects would be calculated in four factor factorial experiment? C
A. 3 B. 2
C. 4 D. 1
421)For rejecting the null hypothesis the P-value should be D
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A. Greater than level of significance B. Greater than power of test
C. Less than power of test D. Less than level of significance
422)Randomized complete block design is not recommended when material is A
A. Homogenous B. Out of control
C. Heterogenous D. More than 5 treatment
423)Tuckey’s Honestly significant difference (HSD) is applied when B
A. F ratio is non significant B. F ratio is significant
C. F ratio is very small D. Non of the other given option
424)An experiment is performed in RCBD with 3 blocks to compare five treatments. Then total experimental units B
will be
A. 14 B. 15
C. 5 D. 3
425) An experiment is performed in RCBD with 3 blocks to compare five treatments. Then error degree of freedom C
will be
A. 14 B. 4
C. 8 D. 2
426) If Relative efficiency (RE) of RCBD = 3.25 then RCBD is -------- efficient than CRD C
A. Less B. Equal
C. More D. Not Known
427)An experiment is performed in which four seed treatment were compared with no treatment (check) on soybean B
seeds using RCBD with 5 blocks. what will be degree of freedom for treatment
A. 5 B. 4
C. 3 D. 2
428) The F ratio in ANOVA for a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) is the ratio of B
A. MST/MST (Mean Square Treatments÷ Mean B. MST/MSE (Mean Square Treatments÷ Mean
Square Total) Square Error)
C. SST/SSE (Sum of Square Treatments÷ Sum of D. MSB/MSE (Mean Square Blocks ÷ Mean Square
Square Error) Error)
429) An ANOVA procedure for CRD is applied to data obtained from 6 samples, where each sample contains 9 C
observations. The degrees of freedom for the critical value of F are
A. 5 numerator and 8 denominator degrees of B. 53 degrees of freedom
freedom
C. 5 numerator and 48 denominator degrees of D. 54 degrees of freedom
freedom
430)When conducting ANOVA Fdata will always fall within the range? A
A. Between o and infinity B. Between negative infinity and positive infinity
C. Between 0 and 1 D. Between 1 and infinity
431) The ------- sum of squares measure the variation of sample treatment mean around the overall mean D
A. Error B. Total
C. Interaction D. Treatment
432)If the true means of p population are same then MSTR/MSE should be A
A. Close to 1 B. Close to -1
C. A negative value between 0and 1 D. Greater than 1
433)There are 30 students in class and each experimental condition in 5*2 between group design how many C
participants would be needed
A. 30 B. 10
C. 300 D. 40
434)What we must include when reporting ANOVA D
A. S.D B. Mean
C. d.f D. All of these
435)In a factorial experiment B
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A. Testing one factor at a time B. All possible combination of factor levels are tested
C. Cannot estimate interaction D. All of these
436)Regression + ANOVA is called B
A. ANOVA B. ANCOVA
C. MANOVA D. Regression
437)ANCOVA stands for B
A. Analysis of variance B. Analysis of covariance
C. Multivariate analysis of variance D. Multivariate analysis of covariance
438)Approximately what percentage of scores fall within one standard deviation of the mean in a normal distribution D
A. 34% B. 99%
C. 95% D. 68%
439)What is the Error d.f formula in Latin square design if there are p treatments C
A. p-1 B. P2-1
C. (p-1)(p-2) D. p-2
440)If there are four treatments in a Latin square design then the error d.f will be B
A. 3 B. 6
C. 12 D. 15
441)Which one control the source of variation locally C
A. Randomization B. Replication
C. Blocking D. Treatment
442)The first principle of statistical design is A
C. Blocking D. Treatment
443) The third principal of statistical design is C
C. Local control D. Treatment
444)An experiment is performed in CRD with 3 replication to compare four treatments. The treatments total are 23, B
26,30 and 20. Then what will be the value of Correction factor (CF)
A. 99 B. 816.75
C. 3267 C. 33
445) An experiment is performed in CRD with 3 replication to compare four treatments. The treatment total are D
23,26, 30 and 20. Then what will be Error degree of freedom
A. 11 B. 3
C. 4 D. 8
446)An experiment is performed in CRD with 3 replication to compare four treatments. The treatments SS = 80, D
total SS = 120, then F ratio will be
A. 23.67 B. 26.66
C. 5.00 D. 5.33
447)The variable of interest in an ANOVA procedure is called C
A. A Block B. A correction factor
C. A Treatment D. An Error
448)The ANOVA procedure is a statistical approach for determining whether or not the D
A. Means of two samples are equal B. Means of two populations are equal
C. Means of at least three samples are equal D. Means of at least three populations are equal
449)The number of times each experimental condition is observed in an experimental design is known as A
A. A replication B. An experimental condition
C. A factor D. A block
450)The single replication is called A
A. Replicate B. Block
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C. Treatment D. None of these
451)Which design yield maximum degree of freedom for error A
A. CRD B. Latin square
C. RCBD D. None of these
452)Which design is not suitable for field A
A. CRD B. Latin square
C. RCBD D. None of these
453)Error sum of square never be A
A. Negative B. Positive
C. Negative and Positive D. None of these
454)If Trt=4 and TrtMS=35 then TrtSS will be C
A. 101 B. 103
C. 105 D. 107
455)If TrSS=116.25 with df=3, ErrorSS=28.5 with df=6, TotalSS=164.25 with df=11. The Block F ratio will be C
A. 0.053 B. 1.053
C. 2.053 D. 3.053
456)The sum of residual is always A
A. 0 B. 0.5
C. 1 D. 2
457)Bivariate analysis has B
A. One variable B. Two variable
C. Three variable D. Multiple variables
458)In multivariate analysis there is C
A. Single response variable B. Two response variables
C. More than one response variable D. None of these
459)Bivariate statistics is ____in nature B
A. Descriptive B. Inferential
C. Descriptive and inferential D. None of these
460)Univariate is a A
A. Descriptive statistics B. Inferential statistics
C. Descriptive and inferential D. None of these
461)MANOVA is an extension of ANOVA when there are ----------- D
A. One dependent variable B. Two dependent variables
C. More than one independent variable D. More than one dependent variable
462)Which Multivariate techniques reduce the number of variables C
A. Factor analysis B. Principal component analysis
C. Both factor analysis and principal component D. Neither factor analysis nor principal component
analysis analysis
463)Principal component analysis is used when D
A. The number of variables is large B. The variables are highly correlated
C. The sample size is large D. all of these
464)Wilks lambda statistic is based on the principal of B
A. Least square B. Likelihood ratio
C. Variance ratio D. Lagrange multiplier
465)An experiment design is C
A. A map B. An architect
C. A plan of experiment D. All of these
466)Which one of the following is not a contrast A
A. T1+2T2-T3 B. T1-T3
C. T1-2T2+T3 D. -T1+2T2-T3
467)Which one of the following is contrast C
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A. 3T1+T2-3T3+T4 B. T1+3T2-3T3+T4
C. -3T1-T2+T3+3T4 D. T1+T2+T3-T4
468)An experiment is performed in CRD with 10 replication to compare two treatments. Then total experimental D
units will be
A. 10 B. 12
C. 8 D. 20
469)A teacher use the different teaching ways on different groups in his class to look which yields the best results. C
In this example a treatment is
A. class B. teacher
C. Different teaching ways D. Different groups
470)If the total degrees of freedom and between treatments in a CRD are 15 and 4 respectively, the degrees of A
freedom for error will be
A. 11 B. 18
C. 14 D. 19
471)If there are 6 treatments with 3 blocks in a RCBD then the degrees of freedom for error are C
A. 3 B. 6
C. 10 D. 15
472)For a 7x7 Latin Square design there will be observations D
A. 0 B. 7
C. 14 D. 49
473)In a Latin Square design, the SSE can be obtained as B
A. SSE=SST+SSTr+SSR+SSC B. SSE=SST-SSTr-SSR-SSC
C. SSE=SST-SSTr+SSR+SSC D. SSE=SST+SSTr-SSR-SSC
474)The natural variability of process is measured by B
A. Process mean B. Process standard deviation
C. Sample standard deviation D. Sample maean
475)Which type of the chart will be used to plot the number of defective in the output of any process D
A. X bar chart B. R chart
C. C chart D. P chart
476)Process control is carried out B
A. Before production B. During production
C. After production D. All of these
477)Central tendency of a process is observed through B
A. Range chart B. Mean chart
C. U chart D. C hart
478)The process capability is calculated as C
A. (USL-LSL)/3sigma B. (USL+LSL)/3sigma
C. (USL-LSL)/6sigma D. (USL+LSL)/6sigma
479) Process capability uses B
A. Specification B. Control limits
C. Process standard deviation D. Mean of any one sample
480) In one way ANOVA if total number of observation is 15 with 5 treatments then total d.f is D
A. 75 B. 10
C. 3 D. 14
481) 9If there are four treatments in a Latin square design then total d.f will be D
1A. 3 B. 6
)C. 12 D. 15
482) 9In a RCBD if there are 8 treatments and 4 blocks then df of total will be D
2A. 7 B. 21
)C. 3 D. 31
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483) 9In RCBD if there are 8 treatments and 4 blocks having TrtSS is 3243.5 and BlockSS is 9.8547 then what C
3 will be the ErrorSS
)A. 60.02 B. 60.45
C. 63.176 D. 90.34
484) 9In RCBD if there are 8 treatments and 4 blocks having trtSS is 3243.5 and blockSS is 9.8547 then what C
4 will be the MS of Treatment
)A. 1.1 B. 1.7
C. 3.3 D. 4.5
485) 9What will be the F value in case of RCBD experiment if Mean square for treatment is 36 and MSError is 3 B
5A. 11 B. 12
)C. 2 D. 15
486) 9If there are 8 treatments and 4 blocks contain one missing observation in RCBD, then the error degrees of C
6 freedom is
)A. 22 B. 26
C. 20 D. 28
487) 9In RCBD all restrictions are imposed only on A
7A. Complete block B. Random block
)C. Average D. calculations
488) 9Which design of experiment is suitable for laboratory experiment A
8A. CRD B. RCBD
)C. LSD D. Factorial experiment
489) 9A design in which the treatments are assigned to the experimental unit completely at random B
9A. ANCOVA B. CRD
)C. RCBD D. Factorial experiment
490) 1The highest value that a quality characteristic can take before the process becomes out-of-control is called B
0A. Central line B. Upper control limit
0C. Lower control limit D. Control limit
)
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Answer
Key
491) The feed of a certain type of hormone increases the mean weight of chicks by 0.3 ounces. A sample of 25 eggs has a mean A
increase of 0.4 ounces with its standard deviation as 0.20 ounces. What is the value of t-statistic?
A. 2.5 B. -10
C. -2.5 D. 10
492) Scientists claim that a diet will increase the mean weight of eggs at least by 0.3 ounces. A sample of 25 eggs has a mean A
increase of 0.4 ounces with a S.D. of 0.20. What will be the null hypothesis for testing this claim about diet?
A. µ≥0.3 B. µ≤0.3
C. µ>0.3 D. µ>0.4
493) Scientists claim that a diet will increase the mean weight of eggs by 0.3 ounces. A sample of 25 eggs has a mean increase C
of 0.4 ounces with a S.D. of 0.20. What will be the null hypothesis for testing this claim about diet?
A. µ≥0.3 B. µ≤0.3
C. µ>0.3 D. µ>0.4
494) The type-I error occurs when A
A. Rejecting the TRUE null hypothesis B. Rejecting the FALSE null hypothesis
C. Don’t rejecting the FALSE null hypothesis D. Don’t rejecting the TRUE null hypothesis
495) The type-II error occurs when C
496) The POWER of test occurs when B
497) Null and Alternate hypothesis are the statements about A
A. Population parameters B. Sample statistics
C. Sampling Distribution with replacement D. Sampling Distribution without replacement
498) To test the Average Marks of the whole class in a statistics course, if the researcher has no knowledge about the population D
variance and s/he selects a sample size less than 30; then s/he must use
A. Chi-square test B. F-test
C. Z-test D. t-test
499) To test the Average Marks of the whole class in a statistics course, if the researcher has the knowledge about the population C
variance and s/he selects a sample size less than 30; then s/he must use
C. Z-test D. t-test
500) To test the Average Marks of the whole class in a statistics course, if the researcher has no knowledge about the population C
variance and s/he selects a sample size more than 30; then s/he must use
C. Z-test D. t-test
501) To test the Average Marks of the whole class in a statistics course, if the researcher has the knowledge about the C
population variance and s/he selects a sample size more than 30; then s/he must use
C. Z-test D. t-test
502) A sample is used to C
A. Increase time B. Reduced Efficiency
C. Reduced Cost D. Least Accuracy
503) When applying a certain rule or formula to the collected data from a random experiment; then the obtained quantity is C
known as
A. Statistics B. Estimator
C. Estimate D. Parameter
504) A manufacturer claims that the average life of his light bulbs is more than 3000 hrs. A random sample of 36 bulbs is tested B
and found to have an average lifetime of 2985 and standard deviation 15. Choose the value of the test statistic.
A. 9 B. 6
C. 8 D. 7
505) Inference about population parameters can be obtained through D
A. Estimation B. Testing of Hypothesis
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C. Interval Estimation D. Estimation and Testing of Hypothesis
506) A manufacturer claimed that the average life of its product is at least 50 days. Choose the appropriate alternative hypothesis B
that population mean will be
A. More than 50 B. Less than 50
C. Equal to 50 D. At most 50
507) A manufacturer claimed that the average life of its product will not be more than 50 days. Choose the appropriate alternative A
hypothesis that population mean will be
508) A manufacturer claimed that the average life of its product will be more than 50 days. Choose the appropriate alternative A
509) A manufacturer claimed that the average life of its product is fewer than 50 days. Choose the appropriate alternative B
510) The numerical values computed from sample data randomly drawn from a population are called A
A. Parameters B. Sampling Unit
C. Sampling Frame D. Statistics
511) The numerical values computed from sample data randomly drawn from a sample are called D
A. Parameters B. Sampling Unit
C. Sampling Frame D. Statistics
512) The test used for testing the significance in an analysis of variance table is B
C. Z-test D. t-test
513) For testing the equality of two means using t-test; there is an assumption that population means are equal. This assumption B
about equality of variances will be tested using the
C. Z-test D. t-test
514) For computing the confidence interval about a single population variance; the following test will be used A
C. Z-test D. t-test
515) A researcher is interested to test a certain value of variability among the plants’ heights; the following test will be used A
C. Z-test D. t-test
516) The point where the Null Hypothesis being rejected is called as D
A. Significant value B. Rejection Value
C. Acceptance Value D. Critical Value
517) For valid statistical inference there is importance of sampling. select the order of sampling from best to worst A
A. simple random, stratified, convenience B. simple random, convenience, stratified
C. stratified, simple random, convenience D. stratified, convenience, simple random
518) What will be the value of test-statistic when testing the hypothesis that average temperature of a location is 2 0C. The A
recorded temperatures (0C) of randomly selected days are -4,0,12,0
A. Zero B. - ∞
C. + ∞ D. Not possible to find a value
519) An estimator “q” is an unbiased estimator of the population mean “Q” if B
A. E(x)=µ B. E(q)=Q
C. E(Q)=Q D. Each value of sample points be the same
520) A test is said to be most powerful test of size α, if ____________
A. Among all other test of size α or less it has the largest B. Among all other test of size α or greater it has the largest
power 1- α
C. Among all other test of size α or greater it has the D. Among all other test of size α or greater it has the largest β
smallest power
521) A set of jointly sufficient statistics is defined to be minimal sufficient if and only if B
A. It is a function of some other set of sufficient statistics B. It is a function of every other set of sufficient statistics
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C. It is a function of any sufficient statistics in the set D. It is not a function of every other set of sufficient statistics
522) For a biased estimator 𝜃̂ of 𝜃, which one of the following is correct B
A. MSE(𝜃̂)=SD(𝜃̂)+ [Bias(𝜃̂)] B. MSE(𝜃̂)=Var(𝜃̂)+[Bias(𝜃̂)]2
̂ ̂
C. MSE(𝜃)=SD(𝜃)+ [Bias(𝜃)] ̂ 2 D. MSE(𝜃̂)=Var(𝜃̂)+ [Bias(𝜃̂)]
523) The critical value of a test statistic is determined from the following C
A. The sampling distribution of the statistics assumption B. Calculations based on many actual reptations of the same
the Null Hypothesis Experiment
C. The sampling distribution of the statistic assuming D. None of these
Alternative hypothesis
524) What is the probability of a type II error when α=0.07 D
A. 0.049 B. 0.93
C. 0.03 D. Cannot be determined without more information
525) The appropriate statistical method for comparing the equality of more than TWO population means is D
A. Z-test B. t-test
C. F-test D. ANOVA
526) What will be the unbiased point estimator for population mean if the recorded temperatures ( 0C) of randomly selected days B
were the -4,0,12,0.
A. Zero B. 2
C. 4 D. 6
527) What is the most appropriate to say about the statistical inference for population mean if the recorded temperatures ( 0C) of C
randomly selected days were the -4,0,12,0.
A. Possible to find statistical inference B. Not possible to find statistical inference
C. Limited information is given D. Data are not related to what is required
528) What will be the unbiased point estimator for population variance if the recorded temperatures (0C) of randomly selected C
days were the -4,0,12,0.
A. Zero B. 2
C. 48 D. 6
529) A parameter is a ------ quantity whereas statistic is a ----- quantity. B
A. Constant, Constant B. Constant, Variable
C. Variable, Constant D. Variable, Variable
530) 1- α is the probability of --------- A
A. Acceptance Region B. Type-I error
C. Rejection Region D. Type-II error
531) Power of a test is denoted by------ C
A. β B. α
C. 1-β D. 1-α
532) Confidence interval is denoted by------ D
A. β B. α
C. 1-β D. 1-α
533) A value(s) that separates the rejection region and the acceptance region(s) is called as A
A. Critical Value B. Confidence Interval
C. Width of the Confidence Interval D. Confidence Boundaries
534) The significance level of a test is denoted by------ B
A. β B. α
C. 1-β D. 1-α
535) Which of the following is simple hypothesis B
A. µ≥30 B. µ=30
C. µ≠30 D. µ≤30
536) The one who only has one POSSIBLE value in any circumstances C
A. Confidence Interval B. Point Estimator
C. Point Estimate D. Parameter
537) When variance of an estimator approaches to zero as samples gets larger then such an estimator will be called as D
A. Sufficient B. Efficient
C. Unbiased D. Consistent
538) The process of making estimates about the population parameter from a sample is called A
A. Statistical inference B. Statistical independence
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C. Statistical decision D. Statistical hypothesis
539) There are two main branches of statistical inference, namely D
A. Biased estimator and unbiased estimator B. Level of significance and degree of freedom
C. Point estimate and interval estimate D. Estimation of parameter and testing of hypothesis
540) The process of using sample data to estimate the values of unknown population parameters is called D
A. Estimate B. Interval Estimate
C. Estimator D. Estimation
541) ‘Statistic’ is an estimator, and its computed value(s) is called B
A. Interval estimate B. Estimate
C. Estimator D. Estimation
542) The end points of a confidence interval are called B
A. Confidence coefficient B. Confidence limits
C. Parameters D. Width of the confidence interval
543) The difference between the two end points of a confidence interval is called D
C. Parameters D. Width of the confidence interval
544) A set (range) of the values calculated from the sample data and it is likely to contain the true value of the parameter with D
some probability is called
A. Level of Confidence B. Confidence limits
C. Point Estimate D. Interval Estimate
545) The estimator is said to be ----- if the mean of the estimator is not equal to the mean of the population parameter. C
A. Positively Biased B. Negatively Biased
C. Biased D. Unbiased
546) Estimation can be classified into D
A. Biased and Unbiased B. One sided and sided testing
C. Type-I and Type-II D. Point estimation and interval estimation
547) The estimate is the observed value of an C
A. Interval estimation B. Estimation
C. Estimator D. Unbiased estimator
548) A single value used to estimate the value of population parameter is called B
A. Level of significance B. Point estimate
C. Confidence limits D. Interval estimate
549) The probability associated with confidence interval is called A
C. Degrees of freedom D. Width of the Confidence Interval
550) Each of the following increases the width of a confidence interval except C
A. Increased confidence level B. Increased variability
C. Increased sample size D. Decreased sample size
551) If a researcher takes a large enough sample, then he/she will almost always obtain D
A. virtually significant results B. practically significant results
C. consequentially significant results D. statistically significant results
552) Which of the following is true of the null and alternative hypotheses A
A. Exactly one hypothesis must be true B. both hypotheses must be true
C. It is possible for both hypotheses to be true D. It is possible for neither hypothesis to be true
553) A type II error occurs when A
A. the null hypothesis is incorrectly accepted when it is B. the null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected when it is true
false
C. the sample mean differs from the population mean D. the test is biased
554) The hypothesis that an analyst is trying to prove is called the B
A. elective hypothesis B. alternative hypothesis
C. optional hypothesis D. null hypothesis
555) Which of the following is true about chi-square distribution D
A. It is skewed distribution B. Its shape depends on number of degrees of freedom (df)
C. As the degrees of freedom increases its shape becomes D. It is skewed, its shape depends on df and it becomes
more symmetrical symmetrical as df increases
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556) To test independence between two attributes in contingency table sum of observed frequencies must be ------ expected B
frequency
A. Greater than B. Equal to
C. Less than D. Less than or equal to
557) To test independence between two attributes in contingency table, Test is always A
A. Right tail B. Left tail
C. Two tailed D. May be Right tail or Left tail
558) Width of confidence interval for population mean becomes large if D
A. Sample size becomes large B. Standard deviation becomes small
C. Level of significance becomes large D. Level of confidence becomes large
559) To test the equality of several population means, the appropriate test statistics is ----- A
A. F-test B. Chi-Square test
C. t-test D. Z-test
560) To test the equality of several population variances, the appropriate test statistics is ----- B
C. t-test D. Z-test
561) To test the equality of two normally distributed population means and two population variances; the appropriate test C
statistics are ----- and ------ respectively
A. t-test and Z-test B. t-test and chi-square test
C. t-test and F-test D. F-test and t-test
562) To test equality of two population proportion for large sample sizes appropriate test statistic is C
C. Z-test and Chi-Square test D. Z-test
563) If random variable Y is distributed as normal with mean 0 and variance equal to 1 then Y2 will be distributed as B
A. Standard Normal B. Chi-square
C. Normal D. t
564) If X and Y are two independently distributed standard normal variables, then X 2+ Y2 will be distributed as ------------------- B
A. Standard Normal B. Chi-Square
C. F D. Normal
565) If X and Y are two independently distributed standard normal variables, then X 2/Y2 will be distributed as ------------------- C
A. Standard Normal B. Chi-Square
C. F D. Normal
566) Which of the following is a good definition of standard error D
A. The variability of scores B. The typical amount by which sample variances deviate
from the population variance
C. The estimated standard deviation of scores D. The typical amount by which sample means deviate from
the population mean
567) The sample standard deviation of a sample of 9 scores is 8.3. What is the best estimate of the standard deviation of the B
population from which the sample was taken
A. 0.27 B. 2.77
C. 27.7 D. 27
568) The paired t-test is really B
A. Two one sample tests B. A one-sample test based on the difference scores
C. A two samples test ignoring of the samples D. None of the A, B and C options
569) One circumstance in which researcher should not use the t-test is A
A. If the scores from both groups are very skewed B. If the scores from both groups are normally distributed
C. If the data comes from questionnaire D. If researcher wants to generalize from a sample
570) The simplest form of inferential statistics, which uses known sample evidence (statistic) to draw conclusions regarding D
unknown population characteristics (parameter) is known as
A. Descriptive Statistics B. Inferential Statistics
C. Testing of Hypothesis D. Estimation
571) If an estimator achieves improved reliability and precession as the sample size becomes larger then such an estimator is A
called
A. Consistent B. Efficient
C. Sufficient D. Unbiased
572) Of all possible unbiased estimators of some parameter the one with the smallest variance is said to be B
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573) A single numerical quantity used to estimate the population parameter is called C
A. One estimate B. Single Estimate
C. Point estimate D. Random Estimate
574) The value obtained by subtracting the number of parameters to be estimated from the number of independent values in a D
sample is called
A. Type-I Error B. Type-II Error
C. Level of Significance D. Degrees of freedom
575) The hypothesis against which we hope to gather evidence is called A
A. Null Hypothesis B. Alternative Hypothesis
C. Statistical Hypothesis D. Composite Hypothesis
576) An estimator based on maximum available information in a sample is called C
577) To prove that one teaching method is superior to another, the null hypothesis “there is no difference in the two methods” A
would (Choose the most appropriate and more comprehensive)
A. be corrected one B. be incorrected one
C. not be tested because of limited given information D. be irrelevant
578) The sum of squares of a sequence of independent normal variates with mean 𝜇 and variance 𝜎2 is said to be D
A. Standard normal variate B. t variate
C. Normal Variate D. Chi-square variate
579) When we want to test the hypothesis concerning population variance the distribution for statistical inference will be used is B
A. Normal B. Chi-Square
C. t D. F
580) A technique by means of which we test the hypothesis whether the sample distribution is in agreement with the theoretical B
distribution is called
A. Normal B. Chi-Square
C. t D. F
581) Analysis of variance is a statistical method of testing hypothesis for comparing the ---------- of several populations A
A. Means B. Proportions
C. Standard Deviations D. Probabilities
582) The p-value in hypothesis testing represents which of the following. (Select the best answer among given choices) D
A. The probability of failing to reject the null hypothesis, B. The probability that the null hypothesis is true, given the
given the observed results observed results
C. The probability that the observed results are statistically D. The probability of observing results as extreme or more
significant, given that the null hypothesis is true extreme than currently observed, given that the null
hypothesis is true
583) What is one of the distinctions between a population parameter and a sample statistic? B
A. A population parameter is only based on conceptual B. A sample statistic changes each time you try to measure it,
measurements, but a sample statistic is based on a but a population parameter remains fixed.
combination of real and conceptual measurements.
C. A population parameter changes each time you try to D. The true value of a sample statistic can never be known but
measure it, but a sample statistic remains fixed across the true value of a population parameter can be known
samples
584) A chi-square test involves a set of counts called “expected counts.” What are the expected counts? B
Hypothetical counts that would occur of the alternative Hypothetical counts that would occur if the null hypothesis
A. B.
hypothesis were true. were true.
The long-run counts that would be expected if the observed
C. The actual counts that did occur in the observed data. D.
counts are representative.
585) The upper and lower boundaries of interval of confidence are classified as D
A. Error Biased Limits B. Marginal Limits
C. Estimate Limits D. Confidence Limits
586) For a parameter whose value is unknown, the belief or claim for that parameter is classified as C
A. Parameter claim Testing B. Expected Belief Testing
C. Hypothesis Testing D. Primary Limit Testing
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587) To develop interval, estimate of any parameter of population, the value which is added or subtracted from the point estimate D
is classified as
A. Margin of Efficiency B. Margin of Consistency
C. Margin of Biasedness D. Margin of Error
588) Considering the sample size for doing statistical inference, the sampling distribution of standard error decreases when the A
A. Size of sample increases B. Size of sample decreases
C. Margin of error increases D. Margin of error decreases
589) For testing the ratio of defective items out of randomly selected items from a shipment; the appropriate parameter will be B
A. Mean B. Proportion
C. Variance D. Mode
590) For a sample to be truly representative of the population, it must be C
A. Fixed B. Specific
C. Random D. Casual
591) Statistical Inference can be made using ---- data set(s) D
A. Only Primary B. Only Secondary
C. Both Primary and Secondary D. Either of Primary or Secondary
592) The mean of 85 sample points is 510 and standard error of mean is 4.99. The 95% confidence limits will be A
A. 500, 520 B. 400, 520
C. 200, 700 D. 470,570
593) A research firm conducted a survey to determine the mean amount smokers spend on cigarettes during a day. A sample of C
100 smokers revealed that the sample mean is $5 and sample standard deviation is $2. Assume that the sample was drawn
from a normal population. The point estimate of the population mean is
A. 2 B. 4
C. 5 D. 100
594) A research firm conducted a survey to determine the mean amount smokers spend on cigarettes during a day. A sample of B
from a normal population. The point estimate of the population variance is
A. 2 B. 4
C. 5 D. 100
595) A research firm conducted a survey to determine the mean amount smokers spend on cigarettes during a day. A sample of A
from a normal population. The point estimate of the population variance is
A. 2 B. 4
C. 5 D. 100
596) Which of the following is not one of the assumptions made in the analysis of variance? C
A. B. The distribution of the response variable is a normal curve
Each sample is an independent random sample
within each population
C. D. The different populations all have the same standard
The different populations all have the same mean
deviation 
597) Which one of the following choices describes a problem for which an analysis of variance would be appropriate? C
A. Comparing the proportion of successes for three B.
Analyzing the relationship between high school GPA and
different treatments of anxiety. Each treatment is tried
college GPA
on 100 patients
C. Comparing the mean birth weights of newborn babies D. Analyzing the relationship between gender and opinion
for three different racial groups about capital punishment (favor or oppose)
598) Ninety people with high cholesterol are randomly divided into three groups of thirty, and a different treatment program for D
decreasing cholesterol is assigned to each group. The response variable is the change in cholesterol level after two months
of treatment. An analysis of variance will be used to compare the three treatments. What null hypothesis is tested by this F-
test?
A. The sample variances are equal for the three treatment B.
The population variances are equal for the three treatments
groups
C. The sample means are equal for the three treatment D.
The population means are equal for the three treatments
groups
599) A shopper wanted to test whether there was a difference in the average waiting times at the check-out counter among 5 B
different supermarkets. She selected a random sample of 20 shoppers from each of the five supermarkets. What is the null
hypothesis for this situation?
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A. The average waiting time to check out is 25 minutes for B. The average waiting time to check out is the same for all
all five supermarkets. five supermarkets.
C. The average waiting time for each of the 100 shoppers is D. The average waiting time to check out is not the same for
different. all five supermarkets.
600) A shopper wanted to test whether there was a difference in the average waiting times at the check-out counter among 5 D
different supermarkets. She selected a random sample of 20 shoppers from each of the five supermarkets. What is the
alternative hypothesis for this situation?
A. The average waiting time to check out is 25 minutes for B. The average waiting time to check out is the same for all
all five supermarkets. five supermarkets.
C. The average waiting time for each of the 100 shoppers is D. The average waiting time to check out is not the same for
different. all five supermarkets.
601) A student wanted to test whether there was a difference in the mean daily hours of study for students living in four different B
dormitories. She selected a random sample of 50 students from each of the four dormitories. What is the null hypothesis for
this situation?
A. The mean daily hours of study is 3 hours for each B. The mean daily hours of study is the same for each
dormitory dormitory
C. The mean daily hours of study is different for each of the D. The mean daily hours of study is not the same for all four
200 students in the sample. dormitories.
602) A student wanted to test whether there was a difference in the mean daily hours of study for students living in four different D
dormitories. She selected a random sample of 50 students from each of the four dormitories. What is the alternative
hypothesis for this situation?
A. The mean daily hours of study is 3 hours for each B. The mean daily hours of study is the same for each
dormitory dormitory
C. The mean daily hours of study is different for each of the D. The mean daily hours of study is not the same for all four
200 students in the sample. dormitories.
603) A study compared grade point averages (GPA) for students in a class: students were divided by 6 locations where they C
usually sat during lecture (i.e. left or right front, left or right center, left or right rear). A total sample size of 12 students was
studied (2 students from each section) using one-way analysis of variance. What are the numerator and denominator degrees
of freedom for the F-test?
A. 6 for numerator and 12 for denominator. B. 5 for numerator and 11 for denominator.
C 5 for numerator and 6 for denominator. D None of the given options A, B and C
604) A randomly selected sample of 1,000 college students was asked whether they had ever used the drug Ecstasy. Sixteen A
percent (16% or 0.16) of the 1,000 students surveyed said they had. Which one of the following statements about the
number 0.16 is correct?
A. It is a sample proportion. B. It is a population proportion.
C. It is a margin of error. D. It is a randomly chosen number.
605) A study compared grade point averages (GPA) for students in a class: students were divided by 6 locations where they A
usually sat during lecture (i.e. left or right front, left or right center, left or right rear). A total sample size of 12 students was
studied (2 students from each section) using one-way analysis of variance. The p-value for the F-test is 0.46. If the
significance level = 0.05, what is the conclusion?
A. The null hypothesis is not rejected so we cannot say the B. The null hypothesis is not rejected so we can say the
population means are different. population means are different.
C. The null hypothesis is rejected so we cannot say the D. The null hypothesis is rejected so we can say the
population means are different. population means are different.
606) In a random sample of 1000 students, pˆ = 0.80 (or 80%) were in favor of longer hours at the school library. The standard A
error of pˆ (the sample proportion) is
A. 0.013 B. 0.160
C. 0.640 D. 0.800
607) For a random sample of 9 women, the average resting pulse rate is x = 76 beats per minute, and the sample standard C
deviation is s = 5. The standard error of the sample mean is
A. 0.557 B. 0.745
C. 1.667 D. 2.778
608) Assume the cholesterol levels in a certain population have mean µ= 200 and standard deviation σ = 24. The cholesterol B
levels for a random sample of n = 9 individuals are measured and the sample mean x is determined. What is the z-score for
a sample mean x = 180?
A. -3.75 B. -2.50
C. - 0.83 D. 2.50
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609) In a past General Social Survey, a random sample of men and women answered the question “Are you a member of any C
sports clubs?” Based on the sample data, 95% confidence intervals for the population proportion who would answer “yes”
are .13 to .19 for women and .247 to .33 for men. Based on these results, you can reasonably conclude that
A. At least 25% of American men and American women B. At least 16% of American women belong to sports
belong to sports clubs clubs
C. There is a difference between the proportions of D.
There is no conclusive evidence of a gender difference in
American men and American women who belong to
the proportion belonging to sports clubs
sports clubs.
610) Suppose a 95% confidence interval for the proportion of Americans who exercise regularly is 0.29 to 0.37. Which one of B
the following statements is FALSE?
A. It is reasonable to say that more than 25% of Americans B. It is reasonable to say that more than 40% of Americans
exercise regularly. exercise regularly.
C. The hypothesis that 33% of Americans exercise D. It is reasonable to say that fewer than 40% of Americans
regularly cannot be rejected. exercise regularly.
611) Null and alternative hypotheses are statements about: A
A. population parameters. B. sample parameters.
C. D. it depends - sometimes population parameters and
sample statistics.
sometimes sample statistics.
612) A hypothesis test is done in which the alternative hypothesis is that more than 10% of a population is left-handed. The p- D
value for the test is calculated to be 0.25. Which statement is correct?
A. We can conclude that more than 10% of the population B. We can conclude that more than 25% of the population is
is left-handed. left-handed.
C. We can conclude that exactly 25% of the population is D. We cannot conclude that more than 10% of the population
left-handed is left-handed
613) Which of the following is NOT true about the standard error of a statistic? D
A. The standard error measures, roughly, the average B.
The standard error is the estimated standard deviation of
difference between the statistic and the population
the sampling distribution for the statistic.
parameter.
C. D. The standard error increases as the sample size(s)
The standard error can never be a negative number.
increases.
614) A prospective observational study on the relationship between sleep deprivation and heart disease was done by Ayas, et. al. A
(Arch Intern Med 2003). Women who slept at most 5 hours a night were compared to women who slept for 8 hours a night
(reference group). After adjusting for potential confounding variables like smoking, a 95% confidence interval for the
relative risk of heart disease was (1.10, 1.92). Based on this confidence interval, a consistent conclusion would be
A. Sleep deprivation is associated with a modestly B. Sleep deprivation is associated with a modestly decreased
increased risk of heart disease. risk of heart disease.
C. There was no evidence of an association between sleep D. Lack of sleep causes the risk of heart disease to increase
deprivation and heart disease. by 10% to 92%.
615) Consider a random sample of 100 females and 100 males. Suppose 15 of the females are left-handed and 12 of the males D
are left-handed. What is the estimated difference between population proportions of females and males who are left-handed
(females − males)? Select the choice with the correct notation and numerical value.
A. π1 − π 2 = 3 B. π 1 − π 2 = 0.03
C. p1 − p2 = 3 D. p1 − p2 = 0.03
616) A result is called “statistically significant” whenever C
A. The null hypothesis is true B. The alternative hypothesis is true.
C. The p-value is less or equal to the significance level. D. The p-value is larger than the significance level.
617) The confidence level for a confidence interval for a mean is D
A. The probability the procedure provides an interval that B. The probability of making a Type 1 error if the interval is
covers the sample mean. used to test a null hypothesis about the population mean.
C. The probability that individuals in the population have D. the probability the procedure provides an interval that
values that fall into the interval covers the population mean.
618) It is known that for right-handed people, the dominant (right) hand tends to be stronger. For left-handed people who live in B
a world designed for right-handed people, the same may not be true. To test this, muscle strength was measured on the right
and left hands of a random sample of 15 left-handed men and the difference (left - right) was found. The alternative
hypothesis is one-sided (left hand stronger). The resulting t-statistic was 1.80. This is an example of
A. A two-sample t-test. B. A paired t-test.
C. A pooled t-test D. An unpooled t-test.
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619) It is known that for right-handed people, the dominant (right) hand tends to be stronger. For left-handed people who live in A
a world designed for right-handed people, the same may not be true. To test this, muscle strength was measured on the right
and left hands of a random sample of 15 left-handed men and the difference (left - right) was found. The alternative
hypothesis is one-sided (left hand stronger). The resulting t-statistic was 1.80. The d.f. will be
A. 14 B. 28
C. 18 D. 15
620) A test of H0: µ = 0 versus Ha: µ > 0 is conducted on the same population independently by two different researchers. They B
both use the same sample size and the same value of α = 0.05. Which of the following will be the same for both
researchers?
A. The p-value of the test. B. The power of the test if the true µ = 6.
C. D. The decision about whether or not to reject the null
The value of the test statistic.
hypothesis.
621) Which of the following is not a correct way to state a null hypothesis? A
A. H0: p1 − p2 = 0 B. H0: µ1 − µ 2 = 0
C. H0: µd= 10 D. π = 0.03
622) A test to screen for a serious but curable disease is similar to hypothesis testing, with a null hypothesis of no disease, and an A
alternative hypothesis of disease. If the null hypothesis is rejected treatment will be given. Otherwise, it will not. Assuming
the treatment does not have serious side effects, in this scenario it is better to increase the probability of:
A. making a Type I error, providing treatment when it is not B. making a Type I error, not providing treatment when it is
needed. needed.
C. making a Type II error, providing treatment when it is D. making a Type II error, not providing treatment when it is
not needed. needed.
623) A random sample of 25 college males was obtained and each was asked to report their actual height and what they wished A
as their ideal height. A 95% confidence interval for µd = average difference between their ideal and actual heights was 0.8"
to 2.2". Based on this interval, which one of the null hypotheses below (versus a two-sided alternative) can be rejected?
A. H0: µd= 0.5 B. H0: µd= 1.0
C. H0: µd= 1.5 D. H0: µd= 2.0
624) The average time in years to get an undergraduate degree in computer science was compared for men and women. Random
samples of 100 male computer science majors and 100 female computer science majors were taken. Choose the appropriate
parameter(s) for this situation. D
A. One population proportion p. B. Difference between two population proportions p 1 − p2.
C. One population mean µ1 D. Difference between two population means µ1 − µ2
625) If the word significant is used to describe a result in a news article reporting on a study D
A. The p-value for the test must have been very large B. The effect size must have been very large.
C. D. It may be significant in the statistical sense, but not in the
The sample size must have been very small.
everyday sense.
626) A random sample of 5000 students were asked whether they prefer a 10-week quarter system or a 15 week semester system. C
Of the 5000 students asked, 500 students responded. The results of this survey ________
A. can be generalized to the entire student body because the B. can be generalized to the entire student body because the
sampling was random. margin of error was 4.5%.
C. should not be generalized to the entire student body D. should not be generalized to the entire student body
because the non-response rate was 90%. because the margin of error was 4.5%.
627) A significance test based on a small sample may not produce a statistically significant result even if the true value differs D
substantially from the null value. This type of result is known as
A. the significance level of the test B. the power of the study
C. a Type I error D. a Type II error
628) An observational study found a statistically significant relationship between regular consumption of tomato products (yes, D
no) and development of prostate cancer (yes, no), with lower risk for those consuming tomato products. Which of the
following is not a possible explanation for this finding?
A. B. There is a confounding variable that causes lower risk of
Something in tomato products causes lower risk of
prostate cancer, such as eating vegetables in general, that
prostate cancer
is also related to eating tomato products.
C. A large number of food products were measured to test D.
A large sample size was used, so even if there were no
for a relationship, and tomato products happened to
relationship, one would almost certainly be detected.
show a relationship just by chance
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629) An observational study found a statistically significant relationship between regular consumption of tomato products (yes, B
no) and development of prostate cancer (yes, no), with lower risk for those consuming tomato products. Which of the
following is a valid conclusion from this finding?
A. B. Based on this study, the relative risk of prostate cancer, for
Something in tomato products causes lower risk of
those who do not consume tomato products regularly
prostate cancer.
compared with those who do, is greater than one
C. If a new observational study were to be done using the D.
same sample size and measuring the same variables, it Prostate cancer can be prevented by eating the right diet.
would find the same relationship.
630) The best way to determine whether a statistically significant difference in two means is of practical importance is to A
A. find a 95% confidence interval and notice the magnitude B. repeat the study with the same sample size and see if the
of the difference. difference is statistically significant again
C. see if the p-value is extremely small. D. see if the p-value is extremely large.
631) A large company examines the annual salaries for all of the men and women performing a certain job and finds that the B
means and standard deviations are $32,120 and $3,240, respectively, for the men and $34,093 and $3521, respectively, for
the women. The best way to determine if there is a difference in mean salaries for the population of men and women
performing this job in this company is
A. to compute a 95% confidence interval for the difference. B. to subtract the two sample means.
C. to test the hypothesis that the population means are the D. to test the hypothesis that the population means are the
same versus that they are different. same versus that the mean for men is higher.
632) One problem with hypothesis testing is that a real effect may not be detected. This problem is most likely to occur when A
A. the effect is small and the sample size is small. B. the effect is large and the sample size is small.
C. the effect is small and the sample size is large. D. the effect is large and the sample size is large.
633) If we do not reject the null hypothesis, we conclude that: B
A. There is enough statistical evidence to infer that the B. There is not enough statistical evidence to infer that the
alternative hypothesis is true. alternative hypothesis is true.
C. There is enough statistical evidence to infer that the null D. There is not enough statistical evidence to infer that the
hypothesis is true. null hypothesis is true.
634) The p-value of a test is the: C
A. Smallest significance level at which the null hypothesis B. Largest significance level at which the null hypothesis
cannot be rejected. cannot be rejected.
C. Smallest significance level at which the null hypothesis D. Largest significance level at which the null hypothesis can
can be rejected. be rejected.
635) To determine the p-value of a hypothesis test, which of the following is not needed? D
A. Whether the test is one-tail or two-tail B. The value of the test statistic
C. The form of the null and alternative hypotheses D. The level of significance
636) Which of the following p-values will lead us to reject the null hypothesis if the significance level of the test is 5%? B
A. 0.150 B. 0.034
C. 0.051 D. 0.550
637) Suppose we reject a null hypothesis at the 5% level of significance. For which of the following levels of significance do we A
also reject the null hypothesis?
A. 6% B. 2.5%
C. 4% D. 2%
638) Which of the following statements about hypothesis testing is true? A
A. If the p-value is greater than the significance level, we B. A type II error is rejecting the null hypothesis when it is
fail to reject H0. true.
C. If the alternative hypothesis is that the population mean D.
The significance level equals one minus the probability of
is greater than a specified value, the test is a two-tailed
a type-I error.
test.
639) The purpose of hypothesis testing is to: B
A. test how far the mean of a sample is from zero B. determine the appropriate value of the significance level
C. determine the appropriate value of the significance level D. Derive the standard error of the data
640) To test a hypothesis involving proportions, both np and n(1-p) should B
A. Be at least 30 B. Be greater than 5
C. Lie in the range from 0 to 1 D. Be greater than 50
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Key
641) In a Binomial Distribution, if ‘n’ is the number of trials and ‘p’ is the probability of success, then the mean value is given A
by ___________
A. np B. n
C. p D. np(1-p)
642) In a Binomial Distribution, if p, q and n are probability of success, failure and number of trials respectively then variance B
is given by ___________
A. np B. npq
C. np2q D. npq2
643) Nature of the binomial random variable X is: C
A. Categorical B. Qualitative
C. Discrete D. Continuous
644) In a binomial probability distribution, the sum of probability of failure and probability of success is D
always:
A. Zero B. Less than 0.5
C. Greater than 0.5 D. One
645) In a binomial experiment, the successive trials are: B
A. Dependent B. Independent
C. Mutually exclusive D. Fixed
646) In a binomial experiment with three trials, the variable can take: C
A. 2 values B. 3 values
C. 4 values D. 5 values
647) The shape of the binomial probability distribution depends upon the values of its: D
A. Mean B. Variance
C. Random variable D. Parameters
648) In binomial distribution the numbers of trials are: D
A. Very small B. Very large
C. Random D. Fixed
649) In a binomial probability distribution, relation between mean and variance is: C
A. Mean < Variance B. Mean = Variance
C. Mean > Variance D. All A, B and C are possible
650) Binomial distribution becomes _____________________ if n = 1. B
A. Hypergeometric distribution B. Bernoulli distribution
C. Uniform distribution D. Normal distribution
651) Which of the following is not property of a binomial experiment? C
A. Probability of success remains constant B. n is fixed
C. Successive trials are dependent D. It has two parameters
652) The binomial probability distribution is symmetrical when A
A. p = q B. p < q
C. p > q D. np > npq
653) The binomial distribution is negatively skewed if: C
A. p < 0.5 B. p = 0.5
C. p > 0.5 D. p = 1
654) If a binomial probability distribution has parameters (n, p)= (10, 0.3), the probability of x = 11 is: A
A. 0 B. 1
C. 0.03 D. 0.3
655) If a binomial probability distribution if n = 6, p = 0.9, then P(X = 4.5) is: A
A. Zero B. Less than Zero
C. Greater than Zero but less than One D. One
656) If three coins are tossed, the probability of two heads is: B
A. 1/8 B. 3/8
C. 2/3 D. 0
657) The hypergeometric distribution has _____________ parameters. B
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. None of these
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658) The probability of a success changes from trial to trial in: C
A. Binomial distribution B. Negative binomial distribution
C. Hypergeometric distribution D. Poisson distribution
659) In hypergeometric probability distribution, the relation between mean and variance is: A
A. Mean > Variance B. Mean < Variance
C. Mean = Variance D. All A, B and C are possible
660) Which of the following is the property of hypergeometric experiment? D
A. p remains constant from trial to trial B. Successive trials are independent
C. Sampling is performed with replacement D. Sampling is performed without replacement
661) For larger values of ‘n’ with small values of ‘p’, Binomial Distribution ___________ D
A. Stays as it is B. Tends to Bernoulli distribution
C. Tends to hypergeometric distribution D. tends to Poisson Distribution
662) Let X be the number of heads obtained in 40 independent tosses of a fair coin. Then X is a Binomial random variable with B
A. n = 40, p = 0 B. n = 40, p = 0.5
C. n = 0.5, p = 40 D. n = 41, p = 0.5
663) What is the range of a Geometric random variable C
A. All integers B. All positive integers
C. All non-negative integers D. All negative integers
664) If ‘λ’ is the mean of a Poisson Distribution, then variance is given by __________ A
A. λ B. λ2
C. σ D. σ2
665) Poisson distribution is applied for ___________ B
A. Continuous random variable B. Discrete random variable
C. Irregular Random Variable D. Uncertain Random Variable
666) In a Poisson distribution A
A. Mean = Variance B. Mean = Standard deviation
C. Mean < Standard deviation D. Mean < Variance
667) Two random variables X and Y are said to be independent if: C
A. E(XY)=1 B. E(XY)=0
C. E(XY)=E(X).E(Y) D. E(XY)= Any constant value
668) A random variable assuming only a finite number of values is called: A
A. Discrete random variable B. Continuous random variable
C. Distributional random variable D. None of these
669) A random variable is also called D
A. Constant B. Variable
C. Attribute D. Chance variable
670) A quantity which can vary from one individual to another is called B
A. Constant B. Variable
C. Data D. None of these
671) The lifetime of a motor bike battery is A
A. Continuous variable B. Discrete variable
C. Qualitative variable D. Random Variable
672) A variable whose value is determined by the outcome of a random experiment is called B
A. Randomized B. Random variable
C. Experimental variable D. None of these
673) The sum of probabilities of a discrete random variable is D
A. Zero B. Four
C. Three D. One
674) While tossing 3 coins, the values that a random variable (number of heads) can take B
A. 1, 2, 3 B. 0, 1, 2, 3
C. 1, 2, 3, 4 D. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
675) The speed of the vehicle is an example of C
A. Discrete variable B. Qualitative variable
C. Continuous variable D. None of these
676) If Var(X) = 4, then Var(3X+5) is equal to A
A. 36 B. 12
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C. 41 D. 17
677) If X is random variable, then Var(2 – 3X) is equal to D
A. Var(2) – 3Var(X) B. 2 – 3Var(X)
C. 2 – 9Var(X) D. 9Var(X)
678) If X and Y are independent then Var(X – Y) C
A. Var(X) – Var(Y) B. Var(X) . Var(Y)
C. Var(X) + Var(Y) D. None of these
679) If Var(X/3)= ______________ A
A. 1/9 Var(X) B. 1/3 Var(X)
C. 1/6 Var(X) D. None of these
680) For a continuous random variable, the area under the probability distribution curve between any two points is always C
A. Greater than one B. Less than zero
C. In the range zero and one D. Equal to one
681) A continuous random variable is a random variable that can B
A. Assess only countable values B. Asses any value in one or more intervals
C. Have no random sample D. Assume no continuous frequency
682) Var (X+4) = ___________________ C
A. Var(X) + 16 B. Var(X) + 4
C. Var(X) D. None of these
683) The probability that a continuous random variable assumes a single value is A
A. Equal to zero B. Between zero and one
C. Greater than one D. Less than one
684) The probability that a discrete random variable assumes a single value is B
A. Equal to zero B. Between zero and one
C. Greater than one D. Less than one
685) In generating random numbers the probability of each digit/number is A
A. Equal B. Unequal
C. Remains constant D. None of these
686) The set of all possible outcomes of a random experiment is called C
A. Population B. Sample
C. Sample space D. Empty set
687) Discrete data is usually generated by the process B
A. Measurements B. Counting
C. Both by counting and measurements D. None of these
688) The number of deaths in a road accident is an example of ____________ variable A
A. Discrete B. Continuous
C. Constant D. None of these
689) Random numbers are generated by some B
A. Continuous process B. Random process
C. Automatically generated D. None of these
690) A variable which takes measurable values is called a C
A. Constant B. Discrete variable
C. Continuous variable D. None of these
691) In a family with two children, how many can be girls? D
A. 0,1 B. 2
C. 0,1,2,3 D. 0,1,2
692) Usually measurements give rise to ________ data B
A. Discrete B. Continuous
C. Constant D. Qualitative
693) If “a” is constant than Var(a) is A
A. 0 B. 1
C. a D. a2
694) If Var(X) = 2 and Var(Y) = 5, and if X and Y are independent variables, then Var(2X – Y ) = _____________ B
A. 1 B. 13
C. 3 D. -1
695) E(x – μ) = ___________ A
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A. Zero B. Mean
C. Variance D. Standard deviation
696) E(X – μ)2 = ___________ C
A. Zero B. Mean
C. Variance D. Standard deviation
697) If P(X=10) = 1/10 then E(X) is B
A. 10 B. 1
C. 1/100 D. Zero
698) If X and Y are random variable then E(X – Y) is equal to A
A. E(X) – E(Y) B. E(X) + E(Y)
C. E(X) . E(Y) D. E(X) – Y
699) If “a” is any constant, then E(a) is B
A. a B. Zero
C. a/n D. None of these
700) What does Poisson Distribution describe? D
A. Future events B. Total number of events
C. Common events D. Rare events
701) If X has a binomial distribution with parameter n and p then X/n has the variance: D
A. npq B. n2pq
C. pq/2 D. pq/n
702) The distribution in which the probability of each successive draw varies is: A
A. Hypergeometric B. Geometric
C. Binomial D. Normal
703) Total area under the Normal curve is: B
A. Undefined B. Unity
C. Zero D. 0.5
704) The approximate relation between M.D. about mean and S.D. of a normal distribution: A
4 5
A. 𝑀. 𝐷. = 𝜎 B. 𝑀. 𝐷. = 𝜎
5 4
2
C. 𝑀. 𝐷. = 𝜎 D. 𝑀. 𝐷. = 𝜎
3
705) The area under the standard normal curve between the lines z = ±1.96 is: A
A. 95 percent B. 90 percent
C. 5 percent D. 10 percent
706) If Z is standard normal variate, the proportion of items lying above Z=0 is B
A. 1 B. 0.5
C. 1.645 D. 0.95
707) If X~N(8, 64), the standard normal variate Z will be: D
𝑋−64 𝑋−8
A. 𝑍 = 8
B. 𝑍 = 64
8−𝑋 𝑋−8
C. 𝑍 = 8 D. 𝑍 = 8
708) For distribution Function F(X), F(-∞)=____________ A
A. 0 B. -1
C. 1 D. Undefined
709) For distribution Function F(X), F(+∞)=____________ C
A. 0 B. -1
C. 1 D. Undefined
710) The probability function is always B
A. Negative B. Non-negative
C. Infinity D. None of these
711) The distribution function F(X) is represented by D
A. P(X) B. P(X≥x)
C. P(X=x) D. P(X≤x)
712) For a random variable X, E(X) is C
A. Harmonic mean B. Geometric mean
C. Arithmetic mean D. None of these
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713) The range of the random variable follows normal distribution is: D
A. 0 to n B. 0 to ∞
C. -1 to +1 D. -∞ to +∞
714) In normal distribution A
A. Mean = Median = Mode B. Mean < Median < Mode
C. Mean > Median > Mode D. None of these
715) Which of the following is true for Normal curve:- D
A. Symmetrical B. Unimodal
C. Bell-shaped D. All of these
716) In a normal curve, the highest point on the curve occurs at:- D
A. Mean B. Median
C. Mode D. All of these
717) The normal curve is symmetrical and for symmetrical distribution, the values of all odd order moments A
about mean will always be:
A. Zero B. Undefined
C. One D. None of these
718) If 𝑋~𝑁(𝜇, 𝜎 2 ), the points of inflection of normal distribution are:- C
A. ± σ B. ± μ
C. μ ± σ D. σ ± μ
719) The Quartile deviation of the Normal distribution is:- C
A. 4/5 B. 4/5 σ
C. 2/3 σ D. 2/3
720) The value of “e” in the pdf of Normal distribution is approximately equal to A
A. 2.7183 B. 2.1783
C. 2.8173 D. 2.1416
721) The value of “π” in the pdf of Normal distribution is approximately equal to: B
A. 3.4116 B. 3.1416
C. 3.1614 D. 3.6416
722) If 𝑋~𝑁(𝜇, 𝜎 2 ), the standard normal variate is distributed as:- B
A. 𝑁(1,0) B. 𝑁(0,1)
C. 𝑁(𝜇, 0) D. 𝑁(0, 𝜎 2 )
723) The coefficient of skewness of a normal distribution is: C
A. Positive B. Negative
C. Zero D. Three
724) The Mode of the Normal distribution is A
A. Equal to zero B. Less than zero
C. Greater than zero D. Exactly one
725) The normal probability density curve is symmetrical about the mean, This means that P(X<μ) = P(X>μ) is equal to B
A. 0 B. 0.5
726) The skewness and kurtosis of the normal distribution are respectively: D
A. Zero and One B. One and One
C. Zero and Three D. Zero and Zero
727) If 𝑋~𝑁(100,64), then the standard deviation σ is C
A. 100 B. 64
C. 8 D. 10
728) If 𝑍~𝑁(0,1), the coefficient of variation is equal to: D
A. Zero B. One
C. 100% D. Infinity
729) The points of inflection of the standard normal distribution lie at: C
A. -1 to 0 B. 0 and +1
C. -1 to +1 D. μ and σ
730) If 𝑍~𝑁(0,1), then μ4 is equal to: C
A. 0 B. 1
C. 3 D. σ4
731) If X is a normal random variable having mean µ , then E│X - μ│is equal to:- A
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A. Mean deviation B. Standard deviation
C. Quartile deviation D. Variance
732) The range of standard normal distribution is: B
A. 0 to n B. -∞ to +∞
C. -1 to +1 D. None of these
733) If 𝑍~𝑁(0,1), then β2 is equal to: B
A. 0 B. 3
C. 3σ4 D. σ2
734) The median of a normal distribution corresponds to a value of Z is: A
A. 0 B. 1
C. 0.5 D. -0.5
735) For a normal distribution with µ = 10, σ = 2, the probability of a value greater than 10 is: B
A. 0 B. 0.50
736) Which of the following mentioned standard Probability density functions is applicable to discrete Random Variables? D
A. Normal distribution B. Rayleigh distribution
C. Exponential distribution D. Poisson distribution
737) What is the area under a conditional Cumulative density function? C
A. 0 B. Infinity
C. 1 D. Changes with Cumulative Distribution Function
738) When do the conditional density functions get converted into the marginally density functions B
A. Only if random variables exhibit statistical dependency B. Only if random variables exhibit statistical independency
Only if random variables exhibit deviation from its mean If random variables do not exhibit deviation from its
C. D.
value mean value
739) A table with all possible value of a random variable and its corresponding probabilities is called _________ D
A. Probability Mass Function B. Probability Density Function
C. Cumulative distribution function D. Probability distribution
740) The expected value of a discrete random variable ‘x’ is given by B
A. x P(x) B. Ʃ x P(x)
C. Ʃ P(x) D. 1
741) Out of the following values, which one is not possible in probability? D
A. P(x) = 1/4 B. Ʃ x P(x) = 2
C. P(x) = 0.5 D. P(x) = -0.5
742) The standard normal curve is symmetric about the value ___________ D
A. 0.5 B. 1
C. ∞ D. 0
743) Normal Distribution is also known as ___________ C
A. Cauchy’s Distribution B. Laplacian Distribution
C. Gaussian Distribution D. Lagrangian Distribution
744) In Normal distribution, the highest value of ordinate occurs at ___________ A
A. Mean B. Variance
C. Extremes D. Same value occurs at all points
745) In a normal distribution, about 95% of observations are B
A. within one standard deviation of the mean B. within two standard deviations of the mean
C. within three standard deviations of the mean D. included in computing the mean.
746) The z-score is D
The number of standard errors between the mean and The difference between the sample mean and population
A. B.
some observation mean
The number of standard deviations an observation is from
C. The width of the 95% confidence interval D.
the mean
747) Approximately what area is covered under the Normal distribution curve between ±3 standard deviation? D
A. 68.27% B. 95.45%
C. 99.99% D. 99.73%
748) Which of the following is false about binomial probabilities? B
A. Their distributions may be approximately symmetric B. The probability of success must be 0.50
C. Events musts be independent D. Trials must be fixed
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749) Which one of these variables is a continuous random variable? C
A. The number of tattoos a randomly selected person has B. The number of women taller than 68 inches
The time it takes a randomly selected student to
C. D. The number of correct guesses on a multiple choice test
complete an exam.
750) Which one of these variables is a binomial random variable? C
Time it takes a randomly selected student to complete a Number of textbooks a randomly selected student bought
A. B.
multiple choice exam this term
Number of women taller than 68 inches in a random
C. D. Number of CDs a randomly selected person owns
sample of 5 women
751) A medical treatment has a success rate of 0.8. Two patients will be treated with this treatment. Assuming the results are D
independent for the two patients, what is the probability that neither one of them will be successfully cured?
A. 0.5 B. 0.16
C. 0.64 D. 0.04
752) If Y is a random variable with mean μ, then E(Y - μ)r is known as C
A. Variance B. rth raw moment
C. rth central moment D. None of these
753) The moment generating function of Binomial distribution is: B
A. (𝑞 + 𝑝𝑒 𝑡𝑛 ) B. (𝑞 + 𝑝𝑒 𝑡 )𝑛
𝑡 )−𝑛
C. (𝑞 + 𝑝𝑒 D. (𝑞 + 𝑝𝑒 𝑡 )
754) If the joint p.d.f of two random variables X and Y is defined as, f(x,y) = x + y, 0 ≤ x,y ≤ 1 and zero otherwise. What is the A
marginal distribution of X?
A. x + 1/2 B. x + 1/4
C. x + y + 1 D. None of these
755) If the random variable takes negative values, then the negative values will have D
A. Constant probabilities B. Negative probabilities
C. Zero probabilities D. None of these
756) If X is a random variable, then E(etX) is known as B
A. Probability generating function B. Moment generating function
C. Characteristic function D. None of these
757) If F(x) is distribution function of a discrete random variable X, then F(5) – F(2) is equal to C
A. P(2 < X ≤ 5) B. P(2 ≤ X < 5)
C. P(2 ≤ X ≤ 5) D. P(2 < X < 5)
758) Let X is Poisson(a) and Y is Poisson(b) be two independent random variables. Consider a random variable Z = X + Y. D
Then Z is
A. Poisson(a/b) B. Poisson(a - b)
C. Poisson(a.b) D. Poisson(a + b)
759) Which of the following is true? B
Negative binomial is special case of Geometric Geometric is special case of Negative binomial
A. B.
distribution distribution
C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
760) When can we use a normal distribution to approximate a binomial distribution? D
A. When n is greater than 30 B. When np is greater than or equal to 5
C. When nq is greater than or equal to 5 D. When both np and nq are greater than or equal to 5
761) Match the following binomial probability with its corresponding normal distribution probability statement after a A
continuity correction.
P(x > 25)
A. P(x ≥ 25.5) B. P(x ≤ 25.5)
C. P(x ≥ 24.5) D. P(x ≤ 24.5)
762) An oil company conducts a geological study that indicates that an exploratory oil well should have a 20% chance of B
striking oil. The company is interested to find the probability that the first strike comes on the third well drilled. Which
distribution will be used?
A. Negative binomial distribution B. Geometric distribution
C. Binomial distribution D. Bernoulli distribution
763) An oil company conducts a geological study that indicates that an exploratory oil well should have a 0.25 probability of A
striking oil. The company is interested to find the probability that the 3rd strike comes on the 6th well drilled. Which
distribution will be used?
A. Negative binomial distribution B. Geometric distribution
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C. Binomial distribution D. Bernoulli distribution
764) If X follows Geometric distribution with parameter p (probability of success) then the Mean of X is C
A. P B. np
C. 1/p D. p2
765) A continuous probability can be represented by B
A. Constant B. Graph
C. Table D. None of these
766) In normal distribution, the proportion of observations that lies between 1 standard deviations of the mean is B
closest to A.
A. 0.5- A. 0.5- C.
C. 0.99 C. 0.99
767) The distribution of square of standard normal random variable will be B
A. F A. F A.
C. Standard C. Standard C.
Normal Normal
768) In a binomial experiment with three trials, the binomial random variable can take A
A. 4 values A. 4 values A.
C. 2 values C. 2 values C.
769) A random variable X has a binomial distribution with n = 9, the variance of X is B
A. 3pq A. 3pq A.
C.
C. 3√pq C. 3√pq
770) The hyper geometric distribution has ---- parameters C
A. 1 A. 1 A.
C. 3 C. 3 C.
771) Let X be a random variable with Var(X)=9 then SD(2X)= ------ D
A. 18 B. 36
C. 3 D. 6
772) The exponential curve is also like ---- curve A
A. Power B. Logarithmic
C. Semi Logarithmic D. Inverse
773) If P( A and B) = P(A/B) . P(B) then both events are A
A. Dependent B. Independent
C. Mutually exclusive D. Not Known
774) In any normal distribution, the proportion of observations that are outside ±1 standard deviation of B
the mean is closest to
A. 0.05 B. 0.32
C. 0.68 D. 0.95
775) If P( A  B) =  then P( A  B) = _______ B
A. 0 B. P( A) + P( B) − P( AB)
C. P( A) + P( B) D. None of these
776) When an event is certain to occur, its Probability is B
A. 0 B. 1
C. 0.5 D. None of these
777) In binomial probability distribution, the dependents of standard deviations must includes D
A. probability of q B. probability of p
C. Number of trials D. All of these
778) In binomial distribution, the formula of calculating standard deviation is C
A. square root of p B. square root of pq
C. square root of npq D. square root of np
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779) The formula of mean of uniform or rectangular distribution is as B
A. mean = 4(b + a) ⁄ 2b B. mean = (b + a) ⁄ 2
C. mean = (b - 2a) ⁄ 4 D. mean = (2a + 2b) ⁄ 2a
780) The normal distribution is also classified as A

A. Gaussian distribution B. Poisson distribution
C. Bernoulli's distribution D. weighted average distribution
781) The mean deviation of a normal distribution is B
5 4
A.  B. 
4 5
2
C.  D. None of these
5
782) The chi-square distribution is a special case of B
A. Beta distribution B. Normal distribution
C. Exponential distribution D. Gamma distribution
783) Which of the distribution have larger variance than its mean C
A. Binomial B. Hypergeometric
C. Negative binomial D. None of these
784) For Cauchy distribution which of the following is true. A
A. Mean does not exist B. Variance does not exist
nd
C. 2 moment does not exist D. None of these
785) nd
For Beta distribution of 2 kind, the range of X is C
A. X  (0,1) B. X  (1, 0)
C. X  (−, ) D. X  (0, )
786) Mathematical simulation techniques use to generate the _________ number D
A. Prime Odd
B.
C. Even D. Random
787) If a random variable X has probability density function B
3 2
 ( x − 4 x + 5) 0 x5
f ( x) =  50

 0 x  0 or x  5
then the Mode of X is:

A. 0 B. 1
C. 2.5 D. 3.125
788) The amount of time a patient waits in a doctor's office is an example of _________. D
A. the normal distribution B. the binomial distribution
C. A discrete random variable D. A continuous random variable
789) The dispersion of the distribution of a random variable is measured by the: D
A. Mean B. Median
C. Expected value D. Standard deviation
790) The temperature in a Faisalabad city has a uniform distribution with a range from 78 degrees to 95 B
degrees. What is the mean of this distribution?
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A. 17 B. 86.5
C. 95 D. 84.5
791) When two events can not occur at the same time they are said to be ______ event. B
A. Independent B. Mutually exclusive
C. Random D. Both A and B
792) Let X be a random variable with Var(X)=7 then Var(2X)=____. C
A. 13.69 B. 15.70
C. 28.00 D. 17.40
793) If P( A  B) =  then P( A  B) = _______ C
A. 0 B. P( A) + P( B) − P( AB)
C. P( A) + P( B) D. None of these
794) The mean of the Poisson distribution is 9 then its Standard deviation is A
A. 3 B. 81
C. 74.6 D. 1.31
795) In normal distribution, the proportion of observations that lies between 1 standard deviations of the mean is B
closest to
A. 0.5- B. 0.68
C. 0.99 D. 0.95
796) For Beta distribution of 1st kind, the range of X is D
A. X  (0,1) B. X  (1, 0)
C. X  (−, ) D. X  (0, )
797) The term “sample space” is used for A
A. All possible outcomes B. All possible successes
C. probability D. sample
798) The parameters of hypergeometric distribution are ----- C
Note: N is population size, n is sample size, p is the successes’ probability
K is number of success states in the population, k is the number of observed successes
A. N, n, and p B. n and p
C. N, K, and n D. n and k
799) If N is population size, n is sample size, p is successes’ probability, K is number (#) of success states B
in population, and k is the # of observed successes. Then parameters of binomial distribution are -----
A. N, n, and p B. n and p
C. N, K, and n D. n and k
800) Bayes' theorem D
A. Is an example of subjective probability B. Can assume of value less than 1
C. is used to revise probability based on D. All of these
additional information
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A. the mean will increase B. the mean will decrease

A. I = median II = mean III = mode B. I = median II = mean III = mode

A. Average B. Measure of variation

A. One B. Number of items in the study

A. the smallest value B. the 25th percentile

A. Mean > Median >Mode B. Mode < Median <Mean

A. Lower boundary B. Class mark

A. Mid point , Frequency B. Frequency, Class boundaries

A. Symmetric B. Skewed to the left

A. 0,5.5,5 and 0 B. 5,5,5 and 0

A. Mean B. Standard deviation

A. Positively skewed B. Symmetric

A. Positively skewed B. Bell shape Symmetric

A. Geometric Mean B. Arithmetic mean

A. Harmonic Mean B. Median

A. Secondary data B. Published Data

A. Mean B. Coefficient of Variation

A. Coefficient of variation B. Coefficient of quartile deviation

A. Origin B. Both origin and scale

A. Z scores B. Standard deviation

A. Increased as compare to original value B. Remains the same

A. Mean B. Weighted mean

C. Median D. Geometric mean

70) Which of the following statements is always correct? B

A. Mean = Median = Mode B. Median = Q2 = D5 = P50

A. Interquartile range B. Mean deviation

C. Quartile deviation D. Standard deviation

74) The average of squared deviations from mean is called: C

A. Mean deviation B. Standard deviation

C. Variance D. Coefficient of variation

A. Combined standard deviation B. Coefficient of variation

A. Continuous variable B. Qualitative Variable

C. Girl D. None of above

C. Less variable D. None of above

103) Boys marks are on the average ---------------------girls marks C

C. Positively , Negatively D. Negatively, Negatively

151) Maximum value in the data is B

C. when they tend to change with no connection to D. none of other three

192) Two variables are said to be negatively correlated if A

A. only once B. More than once

C. Less than once D. None of these

342) Which one of the following is not probability sampling? D

A. Simple random sampling B. Systematic sampling

343) List of all the units of the population is called: C

A. Random sampling B. Bias

C. Sampling frame D. Probability sampling

344) Probability distribution of a statistic is called: D

C. You want to use a probability sample in order to D. All of the above

A. Increasing Sample Size B. Decreasing Sample Size

367) The standard error increases when sample size is A

A. One mean only B. Two means only

780) The normal distribution is also classified as A

then the Mode of X is:

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