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TEXT 2: Statistics in Scientific Studies

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Statistics: vocabulary

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1
Which of the following statements is wrong?
Statistics makes inferences from collected data.
Scientific research always leads to absolute certainty.
Some degree of uncertainty exists in almost all conclusions
Statistics are indispensable tools in scientific research.
2
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Statistics can sometimes be used to misinforming people.
Statistics working with calculations concerning probability.
Uncertainties are usually described by statistics.
Statistics can sometimes used for deceiving people.
3
What is the antonym of "consume"?
use
utilize
renew
spend
4
Indispensable means
replaceable
disposable
unnecessary
necessary
5
Statistics is a branch of ............................
physics
mathematics
engineering
chemistry
6
Uncertainty is generally defined as something that is not ............................ known.
precision
precise
precisely
predict
7
If something is ambiguous, it is ..............................
well known
not clear
proven
obvious
8
Which of the following collocations is wrong?
mathematical techniques
academic field
academic research
mathematical misbelief
9
Scientists can only predict the ............... positions of electrons at a certain time.
probation
probable
probability
probably
10
Statistics provide a measure of the .................... of a certain event.
probability
uncertainty
proof
quality