Exam 1: Data

In an effort to improve the overall health and well-being of its employees,a large corporation distributed a written survey to each of its 1400 employees.Data collected included number of hours worked per week,number of hours spent exercising per week,number of hours spent enjoying hobbies per week,and number of hours spent with family/friends per week.

In an effort to improve profits,a major Canadian car rental company monitors all rentals for safety and customer satisfaction.For each rental the company must report the type of car,the age of the driver,whether the car was ready at the agreed upon time,and any mechanical problems.

A consumer reporting magazine published an article evaluating infant car seats in Canada.It listed 10 models,giving the brand,cost,age limit,weight limit,and overall safety rating.

A study on the spending habits of 100 middle income families in Ontario recorded the following data: monthly mortgage bill,monthly utilities bill,monthly food and gas bills,money spent monthly on entertainment,and monthly miscellaneous bills.

A weight loss program records the following information for each participant at the start of the program: gender,age,weight,and body fat percentage.

The verdict of a jury

A biologist studying hatchery fish released into rivers recorded several characteristics including length (centimetres),weight (kilograms),and life span.

In an effort to better inform its customers,Tim Hortons' web site gives nutrition facts for each type of doughnut they sell.This information includes the number of calories,total fat,sodium,sugar,and protein.

The outcome of tossing a coin

A survey of bicycles parked outside student residences at a university recorded the style (mountain bike,ten speed,etc. ),the brand,the color,and the age.