Questions from Statistics


Q: A clothing company sponsored a survey showing that dressing stylishly is critically

A clothing company sponsored a survey showing that dressing stylishly is critically important for success in a job interview.

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Q: In a survey of 1200 college students, each was asked whether

In a survey of 1200 college students, each was asked whether he or she was a good person.

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Q: In an Accountemps survey of 150 senior executives, 47% said

In an Accountemps survey of 150 senior executives, 47% said that the most common job interview mistake is to have little or no knowledge of the company where the applicant is being interviewed.

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Q: Researchers conclude that the drought mitigation system used to conserve water in

Researchers conclude that the drought mitigation system used to conserve water in California is more effective than a competing system used in Hawaii.

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Q: A clinical trial of a treatment intended to help smokers stop smoking

A clinical trial of a treatment intended to help smokers stop smoking was conducted. The sample consisted of male college students, and the trial showed that, for American adults, the treatment is eff...

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Q: A journal article reports very favorable results from tests of a statin

A journal article reports very favorable results from tests of a statin designed to lower cholesterol levels. The researchers received funding from the pharmaceutical company that produces the statin....

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Q: After conducting a survey about texting and driving, a researcher discovers

After conducting a survey about texting and driving, a researcher discovers that the practice is very dangerous and believes that he is doing a public service by exaggerating the results of the study...

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Q: An independent research firm conducts a survey of adults who view movies

An independent research firm conducts a survey of adults who view movies. Each interview subject is asked this question: “Is there is too much violence in movies?”

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Q: A survey included this question: “Do you favor or oppose

A survey included this question: “Do you favor or oppose raising taxes to be used for wasteful spending on science research projects?”

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Q: The New York Times published an article that included a statement that

The New York Times published an article that included a statement that chocolate “moves toward its rightful place in the food pyramid, somewhere in the high-tone neighborhood of red wine, fruits and v...

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