DSST Principles Of Statistics Exam Prep

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DSST Principles Of Statistics Exam Prep - Quiz

Statistics is a mathematical discipline that is concerned with the collection and interpretation of data. Modern statistical approaches involves the use of analytical software to effectively understand raw data and make a reasonable conclusion. This can be achieved by correct, data visualization. Evaluate your statistical reasoning by taking this quiz.

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1.

What part of statistics deals with the analysis of random phenomena?
- A.
  
  Standard deviation
- B.
  
  Probability theory
- C.
  
  Dispersion
- D.
  
  Descriptive statistics
2.

What part of statistics focuses the variation within a distribution?
- A.
  
  Central tendency
- B.
  
  Observational study
- C.
  
  Hypothesis
- D.
  
  Dispersion
3.

Which of these is not related to statistics?
- A.
  
  Linear algebra
- B.
  
  Geometry
- C.
  
  Differential equations
- D.
  
  Stochastic analysis
4.

Which of these is not a numerical descriptor of a distribution?
- A.
  
  Median
- B.
  
  Mode
- C.
  
  T-test
- D.
  
  Mean
5.

Which of these is not a type of data?
- A.
  
  Integer
- B.
  
  Continuous
- C.
  
  Categorical
- D.
  
  Boolean
6.

Which of these is not an estimator?
- A.
  
  Mode
- B.
  
  Variance
- C.
  
  Mean
- D.
  
  Covariance
7.

Which of these random variables is not a pivot?
- A.
  
  T value
- B.
  
  Chi square statistic
- C.
  
  F test
- D.
  
  Z test
8.

When was the earliest work in statistics began?
- A.
  
  1667
- B.
  
  1663
- C.
  
  1671
- D.
  
  1563
9.

Which of these persons was not involved in development of probability theory?
- A.
  
  Blaise Pascal
- B.
  
  Pierre de Fermat
- C.
  
  Gerolamo Cardano
- D.
  
  Isaac Newton
10.

When was the method of least squares first discussed?
- A.
  
  1908
- B.
  
  1598
- C.
  
  1784
- D.
  
  1605