True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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1.
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A decile is 10%.
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2.
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The conversion of absolute numbers to representative numbers can result in a
loss of information.
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“Average” is an unambiguous term.
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4.
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A linear projection is the assumption that the rate used to be, or will continue
to be the same as the rate currently observed.
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5.
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Systematically sorting items into a list is a sure way to determine a sensible
order for those items.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question.
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6.
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In the Maclean’s report on Canadian universities, the comparisons
between universities are expressed as:
a. | percentiles | b. | cardinal numbers | c. | absolute
numbers | d. | ordinal rankings |
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In order to be meaningfully compared, metrics must be:
a. | well-defined | b. | familiar | c. | coherent | d. | numerically
quantifiable |
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8.
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To meaningfully combine the data represented in percentages, it is necessary
to
a. | return to the absolute numbers | b. | use a sufficient number of data
points | c. | calculate the mean percentage | d. | take each percentage to be equally
significant |
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9.
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Numeracy requires:
a. | mastery of calculus | b. | mastery of advanced algebra | c. | mastery of
arithmetic | d. | mastery of trigonometry |
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The type of average that is representative of a sample is:
a. | the mean | b. | the mode | c. | the
median | d. | it is unclear whether any type of average is
representative |
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Completion
Complete each statement.
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11.
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A term used to numerically rank values by how they compare to other values is a
__________.
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12.
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__________ refers to the expression of facts, situations or data in numerical
terms.
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13.
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Estimating time to the thousandth or millionth of a second when an estimate to
the nearest tenth of a second would suffice is an example of __________.
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14.
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In a set of numbers, the number that occurs most frequently is called the
__________.
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15.
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Percentage values greater than 100 can be meaningful if they are used __________
or comparatively.
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