Q: You are given a measurement of $72$ inches and need to convert it to feet. Which equation correctly shows the dimensional analysis process?

$72 \times \frac{1 \ \text{foot}}{12 \ \text{inches}} = 6 \ \text{feet}$

Q: Which of the following is the correct conversion factor to change 1 kilometer to meters?

$1 \ \text{km} = 1000 \ \text{m}$

Q: A student is converting 5280 feet to miles. Which conversion factor should they use?

$1 \ \text{mile} = 5280 \ \text{feet}$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes why statistics is considered different from other math courses?

Accepted Answer

Statistics involves collecting, organizing, analyzing, and drawing meaning from data, often with uncertainty and variability.

Question 2

A student wants to improve their success in a statistics course. According to the recommended plan of action, which of the following is NOT a suggested strategy?

Accepted Answer

Wait until the night before an exam to start studying.

Question 3

In statistics, which of the following is the best example of a variable?

Accepted Answer

The number of pages in a statistics textbook.

Question 4

Let $A$ represent the height of a wave in feet at 'Jaws' in Maui. If $A = 30$, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The height of the wave is 30 feet.

Question 5

A six-sided die is rolled. Let $d$ represent the side that faces up. What are the possible values for $d$?

Accepted Answer

$d = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6$

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct metric prefix for $0.01$?

Accepted Answer

centi

Question 7

You are given a measurement of $72$ inches and need to convert it to feet. Which equation correctly shows the dimensional analysis process?

Accepted Answer

$72 	imes \frac{1 \ 	ext{foot}}{12 \ 	ext{inches}} = 6 \ 	ext{feet}$

Question 8

Which of the following best describes 'dimensional analysis'?

Accepted Answer

A process where units are canceled out to convert between measurement systems.

Question 9

If a family has 5 children, and $b$ represents the number of boys, what are the possible values for $b$?

Accepted Answer

$b = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5$

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a common metric unit of measurement?

Accepted Answer

pound

Question 11

A researcher collects data on the number of hours students study per week. In this context, what is the variable?

Accepted Answer

The number of hours each student studies per week.

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct conversion factor to change 1 kilometer to meters?

Accepted Answer

$1 \ 	ext{km} = 1000 \ 	ext{m}$

Question 13

Which of the following best illustrates the importance of using consistent units in data analysis?

Accepted Answer

It ensures that data can be accurately compared and calculations are meaningful.

Question 14

Which of the following is a correct example of a variable and its possible values?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Number of pets in a household; Possible values: 0, 1, 2, 3, ...

Question 15

A student is converting 5280 feet to miles. Which conversion factor should they use?

Accepted Answer

$1 \ 	ext{mile} = 5280 \ 	ext{feet}$

Question 16

Which of the following is a recommended use of technology in a statistics course?

Accepted Answer

Practice with the technology regularly, such as calculators or StatCrunch, to become familiar with it before tests.

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct statement about the metric prefix 'milli-'?

Accepted Answer

'Milli-' means 0.001.

Question 18

A student needs to convert 1.5 meters to centimeters. Which calculation is correct?

Accepted Answer

$1.5 	imes 100 = 150 \ 	ext{cm}$

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a real-world application of statistics?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing survey data to determine the average number of hours people sleep per night.

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