5. Quantitative Methods

Statistics Basics — Quiz

Test your understanding of statistics basics with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which statistical measure quantifies the spread of data points around the mean?

Question 2

If a dataset of economic growth rates is $2\%, 3\%, 4\%, 5\%, 6\%$, what is the mean growth rate?

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of calculating the variance in economic data analysis?

Question 4

Which of the following describes a positive correlation between two economic variables?

Question 5

When analyzing economic data, why is it important to distinguish between correlation and causation?