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Statistics for Managers Using Microsoft Excel, 6e (Levine) Chapter 2 Presenting Data in Tables and Charts 1) Jared was working on a project to look at global warming and accessed an Internet site where he captured average global surface temperatures from 1866. Which of the four methods of data collection was he using? A) Published sources B) Experimentation C) Surveying D) Observation Answer: A Diff: 1 Keywords: sources of data 2) The British Airways Internet site provides a questionnaire instrument that can be answered electronically. Which of the 4 methods of data collection is involved when people complete the questionnaire? A) Published sources B) Experimentation C) Surveying D) Observation Answer: C Diff: 1 Keywords: sources of data 3) A marketing research firm, in conducting a comparative taste test, provided three types of peanut butter to a sample of households randomly selected within the state. Which of the 4 methods of data collection is involved when people are asked to compare the three types of peanut butter? A) Published sources B) Experimentation C) Surveying D) Observation Answer: B Diff: 1 Keywords: sources of data 4) Tim was planning for a meeting with his boss to discuss a raise in his annual salary. In preparation, he wanted to use the Consumer Price Index to determine the percentage increase in his real (inflation-adjusted) salary over the last three years. Which of the 4 methods of data collection was involved when he used the Consumer Price Index? A) Published sources B) Experimentation C) Surveying D) Observation Answer: A Diff: 1 Keywords: sources of data 5) Which of the 4 methods of data collection is involved when a person counts the number of cars passing designated locations on the Los Angeles freeway system? A) Published sources B) Experimentation C) Surveying D) Observation Answer: D Diff: 2 Keywords: sources of data 6) A statistics student found a reference in the campus library that contained the median family incomes