Table of contents

1. Intro to Stats and Collecting Data1h 14m
2. Describing Data with Tables and Graphs1h 55m
3. Describing Data Numerically2h 5m
4. Probability2h 16m
5. Binomial Distribution & Discrete Random Variables3h 6m
6. Normal Distribution and Continuous Random Variables2h 11m
7. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Mean3h 23m
8. Sampling Distributions & Confidence Intervals: Proportion1h 25m
9. Hypothesis Testing for One Sample3h 29m
10. Hypothesis Testing for Two Samples4h 50m
11. Correlation1h 6m
12. Regression1h 50m
13. Chi-Square Tests & Goodness of Fit1h 57m
14. ANOVA1h 57m

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Problem 2.CRE.4b

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In Exercises 1–5, use the data listed in the margin, which are magnitudes (Richter scale) and depths (km) of earthquakes from Data Set 24 “Earthquakes” in Appendix B
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b. For the listed earthquake depths, are the data categorical or quantitative?

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Understand the difference between categorical and quantitative data: Categorical data represent characteristics or qualities that can be divided into groups, while quantitative data represent numerical values that can be measured and ordered.

Identify the nature of the data in question: The problem refers to earthquake depths, which are measured in kilometers.

Determine if the data are numerical: Since depths are given in kilometers, they are numerical values that can be measured and ordered.

Classify the data type: Since the earthquake depths are numerical and can be measured, they are considered quantitative data.

Conclude that the earthquake depths are quantitative data because they represent measurable numerical values.

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Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Categorical Data

Categorical data refers to variables that can be divided into distinct categories or groups. These data types are qualitative and describe characteristics or attributes, such as colors, names, or labels. They do not have a numerical value or order, making them unsuitable for arithmetic operations. Examples include gender, type of car, or earthquake classification by region.

Quantitative Data

Quantitative data consists of numerical values that represent quantities or amounts. These data types can be measured and ordered, allowing for arithmetic operations. Quantitative data can be further divided into discrete data, which are countable, and continuous data, which can take any value within a range. Examples include height, weight, and earthquake depths measured in kilometers.

Richter Scale

The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. It quantifies the energy released by an earthquake, with each whole number increase representing a tenfold increase in measured amplitude and roughly 31.6 times more energy release. Understanding the Richter scale is crucial for interpreting earthquake data, as it provides a standardized method to compare the size of different seismic events.

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In Exercises 1–5, use the data listed in the margin, which are magnitudes (Richter scale) and depths (km) of earthquakes from Data Set 24 “Earthquakes” in Appendix B

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a. The listed earthquake depths (km) are all rounded to one decimal place. Before rounding, are the exact depths discrete data or continuous data?

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In Exercises 1–5, use the data listed in the margin, which are magnitudes (Richter scale) and depths (km) of earthquakes from Data Set 24 “Earthquakes” in Appendix B

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c. Identify the level of measurement of the listed earthquake depths: nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio.

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