Question

16 In the language of science, a variable that is thought to be causal is called

1. an independent variable.
2. a hypothetical variable.
3. a primary variable.
4. a dependent variable.

17 Which of the following is NOT a nominal level variable?

1. Level of education
2. Zip code
3. Occupation
4. Make of auto

18. Which of the following can be treated as an interval-ratio variable?

1. Social security number
2. Zip code
3. Age
4. Hair color

19. The variable socioeconomic status ranges from upper class to lower class and is an example of the

1. nominal level of measurement.
2. ordinal level of measurement.
3. interval-ratio level of measurement.
4. ratio level of measurement

20. A city of 1567 people had 34 auto thefts last year. The auto theft rate for this city

1. cannot be determined from the information given.
2. is falling.
3. is (34/1567) x 100,000.
4. is (100,000 x 1567)/34.

Answer 1

16 In the language of science, a variable that is thought to be causal is called

Ans: A. An independent variable.

17 Which of the following is NOT a nominal level variable?

Ans: B. Zip code

18. Which of the following can be treated as an interval-ratio variable?

Ans: C.Age

19. The variable socioeconomic status ranges from upper class to lower class and is an example of the

Ans: B.ordinal level of measurement.

20. A city of 1567 people had 34 auto thefts last year. The auto theft rate for this city

Ans: C. is (34/1567) x 100,000.