STA641 Quiz 3

Q1. Formula which is used to multiply a matrix is

1. =MMULT{array+1array2}
2. =MUL(array1, array2)
3. =MMULT{array*1array2}
4. =MMULT(array1, array2)

Correct answer: =MMULT(array1, array2)

Q2. When SPSS is first open at the bottom of the screen is a

1. Menu bar
2. Status bar

Correct answer: Status bar

Q3. In the Variable View in the SPSS Data Editor, each row represents what?

1. A case
2. A data point
3. A missing value
4. A variable

Correct answer: A variable

Q4. What is the advantage of using SPSS over calculating statistics by hand?

1. Many researchers use SPSS as it is a recognised software package.
2. It reduces the chance of making errors in your calculations.
3. All of the other given options.
4. It equips you with a useful transferable skill.

Correct answer: All of the other given options.

Q5. In SPSS, what is the "Data Viewer"?

1. A screen in which variables can be defined and labelled.
2. A dialog box that allows you to choose a statistical test.
3. A table summarizing the frequencies of data for one variable.
4. A spreadsheet into which data can be entered.

Correct answer: A spreadsheet into which data can be entered.

Q6. In the Data View in the SPSS Data Editor, each row represents what

1. A variable
2. A data point
3. A case
4. A missing value

Correct answer: A case

Q7. In SPSS, select the window where the results of your analysis appear?

1. Data editor
2. Analysis view
3. Output view
4. Data view

Correct answer: Output view

Q8. Which of the following variable name will SPSS reject?

1. birth_date
2. roll-no
3. age
4. sex

Correct answer: roll-no

Q9. In SPSS, how is a variable name different from a variable label?

1. It refers to codes rather than variables.
2. It is shorter and less detailed.
3. It is longer and more detailed.
4. It is abstract and unspecific.

Correct answer: It is shorter and less detailed.

Q10. The default chosen by SPSS depends on the

1. Data editor
2. Data type
3. A & B
4. Data entry

Correct answer: Data type