WELCOME IN FALL 2008 STATISTICS CLASS

The objectives for your first lesson, Introduction to Statistics, are:

  1. What is called variable? In a database table, where do we place the name of the variable, and where do we record the values of the variables? (Think in terms of rows, columns, and cells of a table)

    The first column is used for IDs What goes here? What goes here?
    Record 1

    If a survey with 50 people has been conducted, how many rows do you need to organize your data in a table?

    This is a cell - what goes in the cell? This is a cell - what goes in the cell?
    Record 2

    What do we call a record?

    How many records do we need for a normal statistical study?

    This is a cell - what goes in the cell? This is a cell - what goes in the cell?

    The answers to my questions - click.

  2. Read and remember the four levels of measurement of statistical variables;

  3. Compare and differentiate between nominal and ordinal, ordinal and interval, and interval and ratio.:

  4. Give examples for each level of measurement.

  5. Explain qualitative and quantitative variables.

  6. Give example and describe discrete and continuing variables.

  7. At what level of measurement, the variables can only be discrete?

  8. Explain the concepts of population and samples.

  9. Give examples of population and samples.

  10. Get ready to discuss different random samples.

Welcome, and good luck! Your Instructor: Temenoujka Fuller