Module 2: Measurement in Statistics, Basic Math, Index Numbers

Module #2 introduces students to some common math procedures including percentages, decimals, ratios, and index numbers. This chapter and module looks at the importance of variable measurement-- including concepts such as the unit of analysis and level of measurement.
Goals/Objectives
  • understand commonly reported statistics and connect them to the basic math used in statistics (including percentages, decimals, ratios, and index numbers)
  • understand major indices such as CPI and be able to apply such indices to understand changes in goods such as tuition, salary, etc.
  • be able to identify and correctly determine the level of measurement of variables and the unit of measurement of variables
Assigned Readings & PPT
Handouts and Extras
Assignment(s)
  • Healey - Practice with Variables
  • Healey - Practice with Variables KEY
  • Index Numbers Practice
Lab
  • none

    Assigned Readings & PPT

    Chapter 2: Measurement in Statistics ppt


    Handouts & Extras

    Assignment(s)



    Lab

    • none