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Bivariate Analysis – Multiple Choice Questions
To reinforce
Based on the exposition, choose the correct answer for each question.
1. What is the main purpose of bivariate analysis?
• A) To study one variable in depth
• B) To predict long-term trends in data
• C) To explore the relationship between two variables
• D) To create more complex multivariate models
2. Which of the following tools is commonly used to visually represent the relationship between
two numerical variables?
• A) Pie chart
• B) Scatter plot
• C) Line graph
• D) Histogram
3. Which of these is *not* listed as a statistical measure used in bivariate analysis?
• A) Correlation coefficient
• B) Mean absolute deviation
• C) Covariance
• D) Regression analysis
4. Why is bivariate analysis considered important in research?
• A) It replaces the need for experiments
• B) It helps to describe categorical data only
• C) It supports hypothesis testing and prediction
• D) It works better than all other forms of analysis
5. What characteristic defines the data in a scatter plot?
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• A) It uses bars to show frequencies
• B) Each point represents a single variable
• C) It compares more than two variables at once
• D) Each point shows a pair of values from two variables
• 6. Exercise: Scatter Plot – Hours of Sleep vs Alertness Level
Objective:
To analyze the relationship between the amount of sleep a person gets and their level of
alertness the next day.
Data Table
Person Hours of Sleep (x) Alertness Level (1–10) (y)
A 3 2
B 4 3
C 5 4
D 6 6
E 7 7
F 8 9
G 9 9
• Instructions
1. Plot the data on a graph:
o X-axis: Hours of Sleep o Y-axis:
Alertness Level (scale from 1 to 10) o Plot
each person’s data point on the graph.
2. Draw a trendline (line of best fit) through the points to show the general trend.
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3. Answer the questions below:
• a. What type of correlation is shown in the scatter plot?
a) Positive correlation
b) Negative correlation
c) No correlation
• b. What does the graph suggest about the effect of sleep on alertness?
The graph suggests that as sleep hours increase, alertness also increases.
• c. Estimate the alertness level of someone who sleeps 10 hours.
Estimated alertness level for 10 hours of sleep: Around 10
• d. Is there a point at which more sleep does not increase alertness significantly? Explain.
More than 8 hours of sleep shows no significant increase in alertness.
7. Exercise: Scatter Plot – Screen Time vs Physical Activity Level
Objective:
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To examine how the number of hours spent on screens per day relates to physical activity levels
in teenagers.
Data Table
Teenager Screen Time (hours/day) (x) Physical Activity Level (1–
10) (y)
A 5 5
B 8 1
C 7 2
D 3 6
E 9 1
F 2 9
G 1 10
Instructions
1. Create a scatter plot using the data above:
o X-axis: Screen Time (hours/day) o Y-axis:
Physical Activity Level (scale 1 to 10) o Plot
each teenager's data point.
2. Draw a line of best fit to show the trend.
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3. Interpret the graph by answering:
a. What type of correlation does the graph show?
a) Positive
b) Negative
c) None
b. How does increased screen time appear to affect physical activity?
Increased screen time appears to reduce physical activity levels.
c. Predict the activity level of a teen who spends 0 hours on screens.
Predicted activity level for 0 hours of screen time: Likely 10
d. Suggest one way to balance screen time and physical activity based on the data.
Suggestion: Limit screen time to 2-3 hours and encourage outdoor or physical activities.
