Data Analysis Chapter 4

A method of analyzing data using numerical values and statistical methods to determine patterns and trends.

A method of analyzing data based on observations, interviews, and discussions to understand the reasons behind behaviors and opinions.

Counting how many times each response appears in a set of data.

A fraction of 100 describing the proportion of a category to the total.

A set of questions used to collect data about specific topics.

Removing incomplete or unusable data to ensure data accuracy.

The number of participants or data points in a study.

Explaining the meaning of collected data and identifying patterns.

Using data to determine whether a research hypothesis is supported or refuted.

Specific questions that a study intends to answer.

Making topics related to sexuality more accessible and understandable through simple language.

A research method focusing on understanding a problem in detail, rather than generalizing through questionnaires. It explores how people think, feel, and act, and what they know.

One-on-one conversations to gather in-depth information about a topic.

A transparent and non-symbolic language style easy for everyday people to understand.

The use of simple language in promoting public health information.

Discussions with a small group of people to understand perspectives on a topic.

Ethical dilemma: Weighing the preservation of cultural traditions against the protection of individuals' lives.

A language style that is abstract, uncommon, and may be hard to understand.

Importance of freely discussing sexuality, even sensitive topics, to aid in understanding consequences of actions, especially for teenagers.

The difficulty parents face communicating with children about sex and sexuality.

Early sexual activity amongst teenagers.

The importance of educating young people about HIV/AIDS and other STDs before they become sexually active to better inform decision-making and delay risky behavior, acknowledging HIV/AIDS is not limited to age.

Programs aimed at increasing understanding of sexual health and issues.

Presentation of research findings in a descriptive format including a detailed analysis of data.

Sexually transmitted diseases.

A research method using interviews and focus groups to understand complex issues in more detail.

A research tool used to gather data through structured questions.

A Sepedi idiom loosely translated to "to be bitten by a hare," referring to men who are afraid to court girls or are impotent.

Presentations using metaphorical expressions, idioms, or other non-literal language.

Taboo or offensive words expressed in English in presentations to avoid the same effect as in their original language.

Words borrowed from other languages (like English) used instead of native Sepedi terms, often for taboo or sensitive topics.

Words considered inappropriate or offensive in Sepedi cultural contexts.

The term for commercial sex worker in Sepedi, which is avoided.

HIV is transmitted through three main routes: sexual contact, contaminated blood, or from mother to child.

This includes penetrative sex (vaginal, anal, oral) and is a primary way of HIV transmission.

Semen, vaginal fluids, and blood can carry HIV if infected.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) spread during sexual contact.

Common symptoms of STDs include sores or discharges from genitals.

Certain STDs can be passed from a pregnant woman to her baby during pregnancy or childbirth.

A person with HIV may appear healthy but can still transmit the virus.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sex.

Using straightforward words like 'robalana' instead of 'tsena dikobong'.

Words considered unacceptable or disrespectful, especially by older generations.

Less direct language to avoid offending elders and explain sexual health in terms they could understand.

Substituting offensive terms with less offensive synonyms (e.g., 'genitals' for 'mapeleng').

Direct terms can be misinterpreted due to cultural context or lack of familiarity.

Repeating taboo words to make them common in daily language.

Avoiding sensitive terms in translated texts, can lead to loss of information from the original text during translation.

Communication effectiveness is crucial for the targeted audience comprehension.