Quiz: Unit 5, Section E – Applications of Statistics

  1. What is the primary purpose of quality control in manufacturing?
    1. To increase production speed
    2. To ensure products meet specific quality standards
    3. To reduce employee workload
    4. To enhance customer service
  2. Which statistical tool is used to monitor a process over time in quality control?
    1. Histogram
    2. Scatter Plot
    3. Control Chart
    4. Pie Chart
  3. In sports analysis, which metric is used to measure a basketball player’s shooting accuracy?
    1. Batting Average
    2. Field Goal Percentage
    3. Passing Completion Rate
    4. Win-Loss Ratio
  4. What is the purpose of census data in population studies?
    1. To forecast weather patterns
    2. To analyze economic conditions and social mobility
    3. To predict election outcomes
    4. To evaluate stock market trends
  5. Which method is commonly used to analyze trends and patterns in time series data?
    1. Correlation Analysis
    2. Time Series Analysis
    3. Factor Analysis
    4. Cluster Analysis
  6. Which AI technique is used for tasks such as image recognition and speech processing?
    1. Machine Learning
    2. Natural Language Processing
    3. Deep Learning
    4. Reinforcement Learning
  7. What is a key benefit of using AI tools in statistical analysis?
    1. Slower data processing
    2. Reduced data accuracy
    3. Enhanced speed and accuracy
    4. Limited data visualization capabilities
  8. In regression analysis, what is the primary goal?
    1. To classify data
    2. To find the mean of data
    3. To model and analyze relationships between variables
    4. To calculate standard deviation
  9. Which statistical technique is used to assess the risk of disease and develop treatment plans in healthcare?
    1. Descriptive Statistics
    2. Inferential Statistics
    3. Predictive Analytics
    4. Exploratory Data Analysis
  10. What is the primary use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in population studies?
    1. To collect survey data
    2. To analyze spatial data and visualize geographic patterns
    3. To forecast economic trends
    4. To evaluate social media usage