SOC 1013
QLP Pre-test / Post-test
Summer 2014
Question
1
The data below represent the grade breakdown for all
Spring, 2013 semester Introduction to Sociology
classes at UTSA.
A
100
B
300
C
600
D
300
F
100
What proportion of students earned a “C” grade?
a.
b.
c.
d.
60 percent
slightly above 40 percent
about 30 percent
none of the above
Question
2
The data below represent the grade breakdown for all Spring, 2013
semester Introduction to Sociology classes at UTSA.
A
100
B
300
C
600
D
300
F
100
In terms of these data, which pie chart is most representative?
Figure 1
a. Figure 1
Figure 2
b. Figure 2
Figure 3
c. Figure 3
Figure 4
d. Figure 4
Question
3
The following data represent the responses potential voters gave prior to
the 2012 Presidential election to the survey question, “What is your
political affiliation?”
About what percentage of total voters identified themselves
as “Indep” (Independents)?
a. 32
b. 27
c. 30
d. 25
Question
4
The following data represent the responses potential voters gave prior to
the 2012 Presidential election to the survey question, “What is your
political affiliation?”
What percentage of women were “Dem” (Democrats)?
a. 40
b. 25
c. 35
d. none of the above
Question
5
The following data reflect the running times (in seconds) for
the 400 meter dash for two professional runners. The
runners were timed under identical conditions.
Runner A
40
41
41
Runner B
39
42
43
Which runner has the fastest mean (average) time?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Runner A
Runner B
Both are the same
none of the above
Question
6
The following data reflect the running times (in seconds) for
the 400 meter dash for two professional runners. The
runners were timed under identical conditions.
Runner A
40
41
41
Runner B
39
42
43
Which runner has the fastest median time?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Runner A
Runner B
Both are the same
none of the above
Question
7
The following data reflect the running times (in seconds) for
the 400 meter dash for two professional runners. The
runners were timed under identical conditions.
Runner A
40
41
41
Runner B
39
42
43
Which runner has the least variability in times?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Runner A
Runner B
Both are the same
none of the above
Question
8
John and Susan took my sociology class last semester. John’s
scores on the first three exams were 65, 85, and 70,
respectively. Susan’s scores on the first three exams were
90, 85, 80, and, respectively. John and Susan’s grade will be
calculated using the three exams as well as the final exam (all
equally-weighted and 100 points each), using the following
grading scale:
A = 90 or more
B = 80 to 89
C = 70 to 79
D = 60 to 69
F = less than 60
What minimum grade did Susan need to get on the final exam to
earn an A in the course?
a. an 80
b. a 90
c. a 100
d. not possible to get an A
Question
9
John and Susan took my sociology class last semester. John’s
scores on the first three exams were 65, 85, and 70,
respectively. Susan’s scores on the first three exams were
90, 85, 80, and, respectively. John and Susan’s grade will be
calculated using the three exams as well as the final exam (all
equally-weighted and 100 points each), using the following
grading scale:
A = 90 or more
B = 80 to 89
C = 70 to 79
D = 60 to 69
F = less than 60
If Susan earned a 55 on the final exam her course grade was
a. an A
b. a B
c. a C
d. a D
10
John and Susan took my sociology class last semester. John’s
Question
scores on the first three exams were 65, 85, and 70,
respectively. Susan’s scores on the first three exams were
90, 85, and 80, respectively. John and Susan’s grade will be
calculated using the three exams as well as the final exam (all
equally-weighted and 100 points each), using the following
grading scale:
A = 90 or more
B = 80 to 89
C = 70 to 79
D = 60 to 69
F = less than 60
If John earned a 100 on the final exam, and Susan earned a 55,
which student’s final letter grade would you rather have?
a. John’s
b. Susan’s
c. both students earned same grade
d.
none of the above
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