Applications of Statistics in Business

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Which statistical method is used to determine the relationship between two variables?

  1. Correlation

  2. Regression

  3. ANOVA

  4. Chi-square test


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correlation analysis is used to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.

What is the purpose of a hypothesis test?

  1. To prove a hypothesis

  2. To disprove a hypothesis

  3. To make a decision about a hypothesis

  4. To estimate a population parameter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The purpose of a hypothesis test is to make a decision about a hypothesis based on sample data.

Which statistical method is used to compare the means of two or more groups?

  1. Correlation

  2. Regression

  3. ANOVA

  4. Chi-square test


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) is used to compare the means of two or more groups.

What is the purpose of a confidence interval?

  1. To estimate a population parameter

  2. To test a hypothesis

  3. To make a decision about a hypothesis

  4. To compare the means of two or more groups


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a confidence interval is to estimate a population parameter based on sample data.

Which statistical method is used to test the independence of two categorical variables?

  1. Correlation

  2. Regression

  3. ANOVA

  4. Chi-square test


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The chi-square test is used to test the independence of two categorical variables.

What is the purpose of a regression analysis?

  1. To determine the relationship between two variables

  2. To test a hypothesis

  3. To make a decision about a hypothesis

  4. To estimate a population parameter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a regression analysis is to determine the relationship between two variables.

Which statistical method is used to forecast future values based on historical data?

  1. Correlation

  2. Regression

  3. ANOVA

  4. Time series analysis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Time series analysis is used to forecast future values based on historical data.

What is the purpose of a quality control chart?

  1. To monitor the quality of a product or process

  2. To test a hypothesis

  3. To make a decision about a hypothesis

  4. To estimate a population parameter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a quality control chart is to monitor the quality of a product or process.

Which statistical method is used to determine the optimal allocation of resources?

  1. Correlation

  2. Regression

  3. ANOVA

  4. Linear programming


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Linear programming is used to determine the optimal allocation of resources.

What is the purpose of a decision tree?

  1. To make a decision about a course of action

  2. To test a hypothesis

  3. To make a decision about a hypothesis

  4. To estimate a population parameter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a decision tree is to make a decision about a course of action.

Which statistical method is used to analyze the relationship between a categorical variable and a continuous variable?

  1. Correlation

  2. Regression

  3. ANOVA

  4. Chi-square test


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Regression analysis is used to analyze the relationship between a categorical variable and a continuous variable.

What is the purpose of a market research survey?

  1. To collect data about consumer preferences

  2. To test a hypothesis

  3. To make a decision about a hypothesis

  4. To estimate a population parameter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a market research survey is to collect data about consumer preferences.

Which statistical method is used to analyze the relationship between two continuous variables?

  1. Correlation

  2. Regression

  3. ANOVA

  4. Chi-square test


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correlation analysis is used to analyze the relationship between two continuous variables.

What is the purpose of a statistical process control chart?

  1. To monitor the quality of a product or process

  2. To test a hypothesis

  3. To make a decision about a hypothesis

  4. To estimate a population parameter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a statistical process control chart is to monitor the quality of a product or process.

Which statistical method is used to determine the optimal inventory level?

  1. Correlation

  2. Regression

  3. ANOVA

  4. Inventory management


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Inventory management is used to determine the optimal inventory level.

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