Chapter 1.1, Problem 1.11E

a)

To determine

To find individuals.

Answer to Problem 1.11E

The individuals are television programs and newspaper reports.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Find a current copy of the Nielsen television ratings. (Many local newspapers report these ratings weekly.)

First need to know what is mean by individual.

Individuals are the objects described by the set of the data.

Therefore, in this case, the individuals are television programs and newspaper reports that are in the top ten during this week.

b)

To determine

To find variables.

Answer to Problem 1.11E

The variables are programs, ads, ratings and # viewers.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Find a current copy of the Nielsen television ratings. (Many local newspapers report these ratings weekly.)

There are might be multiple variables which describe the ratings. As per my point of view, variables are programs, ads, ratings and # viewers.

c)

To determine

To explain how data produced.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Find a current copy of the Nielsen television ratings. (Many local newspapers report these ratings weekly.)

The data are produced based on the number of viewers and the rating given by all television programs. This data would be useful to decide top ratings.