Introduction to statistics quiz with answers

1. The difference between the largest and the smallest data values is the

Answer: Coefficient of variation

2. Sample statistics are denoted by the

Answer: Roman letters

3. Probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true is called

Answer: Type-I error

4. The most frequently occurring value of a data set is called the

Answer: Mode

5. Procedures of descriptive statistics and control charts which are used to improve process are classified as

Answer: Statistical tools

6. In a distribution of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, the x is 30, the sum of deviations from x will be

Answer: 0

7. The measurement scale which allows the determination of differences in intervals is classified as

Answer: Interval scale

8. If x is 48, Median is 47, Mode value will be

Answer: 45

9. In a five number summary, which of the following is not used for data summarization?

Answer: The largest value

10. Which is not a restricted random sampling technique?

Answer: Simple random sampling