Introduction to Statistics Answers

Auto racing is a sport enjoyed by many people. In each race, there may be up to 25 cars on the racetrack. Which of the following is NOT an example of a quantitative variable you might use to describe a car in a race?

A manager of a grocery store collects data on each shopper who uses the self-checkout lanes on a Saturday morning. Which of the following is an example of a discrete quantitative variable that might be recorded in this setting?

An airline uses many different types of airplanes. The table below shows some of the attributes of the different airplanes.What are the individuals in the data set?

Many people enjoy taking cruises for their vacations. Each cruise ship has different options and features. Which of the following is an example of a continuous quantitative variable that might be reported about each cruise ship?

A movie theater offers many movie selections for its customers. The table below shows a summary of five movies currently offered and whether the movie is appropriate for children.What are the individuals in the data set?

A large city offers many venues for watching a concert. A listing of concert venues for the city includes the following information: the number of seats, the age of the venue, the number of nearby parking spaces, and the location of the venue (inside or outside). Which of the following is a categorical variable?

A veterinarian is visited by many pets and their owners each day. Before the doctor attends to each pet, an assistant records information including the type, age, weight, and height of each pet. What are the individuals in the data set?

A family visits a car show to research information on vehicles they might consider purchasing. Brochures for each vehicle provide helpful information for the vehicle. Which of the following is an example of a discrete quantitative variable that might be included in the brochure?

A golf course has 18 holes. A guidebook provided to golfers includes useful information about each hole, as shown below.

A visitor guide for a downtown area lists many restaurants. Which of the following is an example of a quantitative variable the guide could report for each restaurant?