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Psyc 141: Statistics In Behavioural Sciences Question Paper

Psyc 141: Statistics In Behavioural Sciences

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PSYCHOLOGY)

PSYC 141: STATISTICS IN BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

STREAMS: BSc. PSYCHOLOGY Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 7/8/2013 11.30 A.M. – 1.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER.

(a) Explain the following terms as applied in behavioural statistics.

Descriptive statistics
Normal curve
Population
Variable
Skewness [10 marks]

(b) The following scores were obtained from PSYC 141 CAT:

10, 12, 16, 14, 18, 20.

Compute (i) Mean
(ii) Mean Absolute Deviation
(iii) Standard Deviation [10 marks]

(a) The following scores were obtained when a group of 11 infants were weighed
two consecutive times.

1st time (X) 2 2 4 5 3 6 4 5 6 8 7
2nd time (Y 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 9

Plot the Scatter diagram for the above data and interpret it. [5 marks]
Compute the Pearson Product Moment Correlation rxy between the X and Y for this group. [6 marks]

Interpret the computed value ofrxy. [2 marks]

Determine the coefficient of determination. [3 marks]

Compute the regression equation for the data. [4 marks]

(a) X is normally distributed with mean µ=30 and Standard Deviation = 4.
Find (i) P(x<40) (ii) P(X>21) (iii) P(30<X<35) [6 marks]

Explain any Four types of variables in statistics. [8 marks]

Calculate the Q1 and Q3 quartiles of the following frequency distribution. Also compute Inter-quartile range.

Class 0 – 9 10 – 19 20 – 29 30 – 39 40 – 49
Frequency 2 14 24 12 8
[6 marks]

(a) Explain the steps required to go through to carry out a research project.
[5 marks]

(b) A survey was carried on movie preference form 100 Form two students. The observed responses were recorded as follows:

Comedy Horror Drama Sci fi
Observed 35 30 20 15
Expected 25 25 25 25

Test whether the students have a preference for movie type (Let a=0.05).
[5 marks]

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