Many science and engineering college degree programs require lower-level courses in statistics before students can move on to more in-depth program study. If you have not taken an official course in statistics but already know most of the material, you may want to take the DSST Principles of Statistics exam to receive college credit. Once you receive credit for statistics, you will be free to move on to the courses you really need to take.
DSST exams can be a good way to earn credit for a course without taking the time and extra money to complete that course in a traditional classroom setting. Before registering for the DSST Principles of Statistics exam you should check with your own college to make sure the DSST exam is an acceptable substitute for classroom time.
The DSST Principles of Statistics exam covers five main areas:
- Foundations of Statistics – 20%
- Probability – 15%
- Correlation and Regression – 20%
- Sampling Distributions – 20%
- Inferential Statistics – 25%.
You will be allowed to use a nonprogrammable calculator on the exam, and scratch paper is provided.
When you are studying for the exam, you should review a DSST Principles of Statistics study guide, which provides a detailed outline of what will appear on the exam. You may also want to check out some introductory statistics textbooks.
Most testing centers offer the Internet-based DSST Principles of Statistics exam, and your scores will be available immediately after completing the exam. If you would like your scores sent to a school of your choosing, you will need to enter the school code on the registration form.
DSST Principles of Statistics Practice Questions
1. Given the five integers 6, 7, 12, 13, 32, which of the following statements is most accurate?
A. The mean is 1 less than the median
B. The mean is 1 greater than the median
C. The median is 2 less than the mean
D. The median is 2 greater than the mean
2. If A is greater than B, C is less than A, and B is greater than C, then which of the following is true?
A. C<A<B
B. C<B<A
C. B<C<A
D. A<B<C
3. What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 45 and diagonals of 51?
A. 1080
B. 1224
C. 2025
D. 2295
4. The sales tax rate in Jackson is 8%, of which the town keeps all the proceeds. The town is saving for a new traffic meter which costs $124. How much must the Jackson sell to earn enough money to purchase the new traffic meter?
A. $992
B. $644
C. $1148
D. $1550
5. A builder has a wooden board measuring 231″ long. She needs to cut this board into 20 separate boards. What should the length of each board be?
A. 11.1
B. 11.6
C. 13.2
D. 12.6
6. John has 4 pants and 6 shirts ready for wear on a particular day. How many different outfits can John choose?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 18
D. 24
7. 34.49 is closest to:
A. 35
B. 34
C. 34.5
D. 34.4
8. (-2)2 – 4(-2) =
A. -4
B. 4
C. -12
D. 12
9. Find the median for this set of data:
66 73 65 81 71 62 92 85
A. 66
B. 72
C. 81
D. 73
10. What is the ratio to compare 2 pounds to 8 ounces?
A. 2/8
B. 16/32
C. c 4/8
D. 4/1
DSST Principles of Statistics Practice Questions Answer Key