Data Collection and Analysis Methods

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What is the primary purpose of a recommendation letter?

To inform the prospective employer about the applicant's character and qualifications (correct)

To provide details about the type of reservation, number of guests, and location of a function

To notify the employer that the applicant is resigning from their current company

To apply for a job at the employer's company

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a recommendation letter?

Length of time the writer has known the applicant

Assessment of the applicant's reasons for leaving their current company (correct)

Nature of the relationship or familiarity with the applicant

Qualifications and character of the applicant

What is the primary purpose of a resignation letter?

To provide the prospective employer with relevant information about the applicant

To apply for a job at the employer's company

To notify the employer that the employee is leaving the company and the effective date of resignation (correct)

To inform the employer about the type of reservation, number of guests, and location of a function

What is the recommended length of time between the resignation and the effective date of resignation?

At least 15 to 30 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of an application letter?

To inform the employer that the applicant wants to render their service to the company Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a reservation letter?

The applicant's reasons for leaving their current company Signup and view all the answers

What type of degree is the applicant graduating with?

Bachelor's degree in Sociology Signup and view all the answers

What position is the applicant interested in applying for?

Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What was the applicant's role in their Fraternity?

President Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the applicant's responsibilities as Fraternity President?

Handling financial transactions Signup and view all the answers

How does the applicant intend to follow up on their application?

By calling the company on February 5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the applicant's availability for further discussions?

Mondays after 2 p.m. Signup and view all the answers

What type of variable is 'Sex' based on the explanation provided?

Dichotomic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an ordinal variable?

Categories can be ordered or ranked Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of a quantitative variable?

Result of counting Signup and view all the answers

Which type of variable is 'Marital Status' according to the information provided?

Nominal Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a dichotomic variable?

Exactly two categories Signup and view all the answers

'Amount of income tax paid' is an example of which type of variable?

Continuous Signup and view all the answers

In formal business letters, why might colored paper be used?

To make the letter more visually appealing Signup and view all the answers

What principle should be followed when selecting stationery for a letter?

The stationery should complement and not detract from the letter's content Signup and view all the answers

What information is included in the letterhead of a formal business letter?

Member names, address, and phone number of the firm Signup and view all the answers

How much space should the letterhead occupy on a sheet of stationery?

1/5 of the sheet Signup and view all the answers

Where should the sender's address appear on an envelope for a formal business letter?

On the upper left-hand corner Signup and view all the answers

What type of letter is a 'Letter of Inquiry' commonly known as?

'Letter of Intent' Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe variables that are considered outcomes or results in survey method studies?

Criterion variables Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common subordinating conjunction?

therefore Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key consideration when communicating in the workplace?

Audience Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of workplace communication, as described in the text?

To serve specific purposes for particular individuals, groups, organizations, or departments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 key things to consider when communicating in the workplace?

Tone Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the workplace communication described in the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Variables in Survey Method Studies

Dependent variables, also called criterion or response variables, are considered outcomes or results of predictor variables.
Predictor variables, also known as antecedent variables, are used to predict an outcome of interest in survey method studies.

Subordinating Conjunctions

Common subordinating conjunctions include: "after", "although", "as", "because", "before", "how", "if", "once", "since", "than", "that", "though", "till", "until", "when", "where", and "whether".

Workplace Communication

Communication for work purposes serves specific purposes for particular individuals, groups, organizations, or departments.
Considerations for workplace communication include:
- Purpose: What is the main goal of the communication?
- Audience: Who will be reading the communication?
- What are their job titles and areas of responsibility?
- What do they already know about the situation?
- Why do they need this information?
- What do you want them to do as a result of receiving it?
- What factors might influence their response?

Business Letters

Letterhead should include the name of the firm, address, and nature of the business, and should be in black, simple, and dignified.
The letterhead should not occupy more than 1/5 of the whole sheet.
The envelope address should be the same as the inside address.
Types of business letters include:
- Letter of Inquiry
- Letter of Recommendation
- Resignation Letter
- Application Letter

Letter of Inquiry

A letter of inquiry is a common letter received by companies asking for information on new products, course offerings, seminars, etc.
Example: A letter inquiring about job opportunities at a company.

Letter of Recommendation

A letter of recommendation should include:
- Length of time you have known the person
- Nature of the relationship or familiarity with the applicant
- Assessment of the person's character
- Qualifications

Resignation Letter

A resignation letter should be:
- Courteous and positive
- Include reasons for leaving
- Express appreciation and gratitude to the employer
- State the effective date of resignation (at least 15 to 30 days before)

Variable Types

Qualitative variables:
- Dichotomic (two options)
- Polynomic (more than two options)
Quantitative variables:
- Discrete (result of counting)
- Continuous (result of measuring)
Nominal variables:
- Categories cannot be ordered or ranked
- Examples: Marital Status, Sex
Ordinal variables:
- Categories can be ranked or ordered
- Examples: Physical Activity (sedentary, low, moderate, and high)

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Explore the methodologies, participants, data gathering techniques, and analysis procedures involved in collecting and interpreting data to draw conclusions. Understand the importance of variables, qualitative data, dichotomic data, and polynomic data in research.