Questions from Statistics Principles


Q: In 2017, the average earnings of a high school graduate were

In 2017, the average earnings of a high school graduate were $30,624. At $52,484, the average earnings of a recipient of a bachelor’s degree were about 71% higher. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. (a) Cons...

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Q: The graphic to the right is a USA Today—type graph

The graphic to the right is a USA Today—type graph displaying women’s preference for shoes. (a) Which type of shoe is preferred the most? The least? (b) How is the graph misleading?

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Q: The following frequency distribution represents the cause of death in homicides for

The following frequency distribution represents the cause of death in homicides for a random sample of homicides. (a) Construct a relative frequency distribution. (b) Construct a relative frequency ba...

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Q: The frequency distribution on the following page represents the number of live

The frequency distribution on the following page represents the number of live births (in thousands) in the United States in 2016 by age of mother. (a) Construct a relative frequency distribution. (b)...

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Q: One hundred randomly selected registered voters in the city of Naperville were

One hundred randomly selected registered voters in the city of Naperville were asked their political affiliation: Democrat (D), Republican (R), or Independent (I). The results of the survey are shown...

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Q: A random sample of 60 couples married for seven years were asked

A random sample of 60 couples married for seven years were asked to give the number of children they have. The results of the survey are as follows: (a) Construct a frequency distribution of the data....

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Q: The table shows the home ownership rate in each of the 50

The table shows the home ownership rate in each of the 50 states and Washington, DC, in 2017. Note: The state with the highest home ownership rate is West Virginia and the lowest is Washington, DC. Wi...

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Q: The following data represent the diameter (in inches) of a

The following data represent the diameter (in inches) of a random sample of 34 Keebler Chips Deluxe™ Chocolate Chip Cookies. (a) Construct a frequency distribution. (b) Construct a relative frequency...

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Q: Suppose a survey asks, “How many hours do you study

Suppose a survey asks, “How many hours do you study?” Explain how this could be interpreted in more than one way. Suggest a way in which the question could be improved.

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Q: The data on the following page represent the average number of hours

The data on the following page represent the average number of hours per week that a random sample of 40 college students spend online. The data are based on the ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students a...

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