Question

1. Compute each value requested for the following set of scores.

X

0 ΣX + 10

6 Σ(X + 10)

2 Σ(X + 1)2

3 Σ(X – 1)2 + 5

(X - X )2


2. For each of the following cases, name the observed variable and then classify (with expla- nation) the type and nature (discrete or continuous) of the scale:

a) Several respondents were interviewed and asked a few questions. For each question, their responses were coded as Strongly Agree, Strongly Disagree and No Comment.

b) A researcher is investigating the estimated time taken by students to complete an as- signment.

c) A poll studying the number of readers of three leading national news paper; Berita Ha- rian, Utusan Malaysia and New Straits Times.

d) A researcher is studying individual perception of his/her own self-esteem using a 10- point scale self-perception battery.

e) A teacher is grading her students’ academic performance into three different catego- ries: Low Achievers, Average Achievers and High Achievers

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