Data Collection and Presentation Methods
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What is the purpose of adding percentages to a frequency distribution?

  • To identify the mode of the data
  • To calculate the range of the data
  • To find the median of the values
  • To summarize the data in a pie chart (correct)

    • Tally marks are only useful for determining the frequency of data.

    False

    What is the first step when constructing a frequency distribution?

    Tally the data.

    To calculate percentages in a frequency distribution, use the formula: Percent = (f/n) * 100, where f is the frequency and n is the total number of _____.

    <p>values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following steps with their corresponding actions in the frequency distribution process:

    <p>Step 2 = Tally the data Step 3 = Count the tally Step 4 = Calculate percentages Step 5 = Find totals for columns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using primary data in research?

    <p>It provides firsthand insights directly related to the study.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Secondary data is data originally collected for the specific purpose of the current research study.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one method of collecting primary data.

    <p>Focus Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of arranging data into classes or categories according to similarities or differences is called ______.

    <p>classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following methods with their type of data collection:

    <p>Focus Group = Primary Data Published Reports = Secondary Data Telephone Interview = Primary Data Databases = Secondary Data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method of collecting primary data?

    <p>Scholarly Articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Classification is an essential step in the presentation of data.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two broad categories of data presentation?

    <p>Tabular presentation and Diagrammatic/Graphic presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of the mark 80 in the ungrouped frequency distribution?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ungrouped frequency distribution can be constructed for large sets of data only.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of the marks in the given data?

    <p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The frequency of the mark 70 is represented by ____ tallies.

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following marks with their corresponding frequency:

    <p>60 = 2 70 = 4 85 = 3 90 = 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times does the mark 76 appear in the data?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The percentage representation of the frequency 6 for mark M is 30%.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the total number of students represented in the frequency distribution.

    <p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is represented by the angle of the sector in a pie chart?

    <p>The percentage of frequencies in each category</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bar charts are inappropriate for presenting discrete data.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three commonly used diagrammatic presentations for discrete and qualitative data?

    <p>Pie charts, pictograms, and bar charts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A pie chart is created by dividing a circle into sections based on the __________ of frequencies in each category.

    <p>percentage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of diagram to its characteristic:

    <p>Pie chart = Depicts nominal data Pictogram = Uses pictures or symbols Bar chart = Uses rectangular bars Line graph = Shows trends over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for using diagrammatic presentations?

    <p>Always shows exact values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pictograms are less effective than bar charts for presenting discrete data.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The angle of a pie chart sector for a class is obtained by multiplying the ratio of __________ by 360 degrees.

    <p>the frequency of the class to the total frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central angle for the Surgical A ward?

    <p>117°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A pie chart can be constructed without calculating central angles.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total number of patients corresponds to the Pediatrics ward?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a pictogram, the picture symbol represents ___ units.

    <p>definite number of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of bar charts with their descriptions:

    <p>Simple bar chart = Depicts data of a single variable Component bar chart = Shows total divided into parts Multiple bar chart = Compares multiple variables side by side Horizontal bar chart = Used for qualitatively classified data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What visual representation is typically used for quantitatively classified data?

    <p>Vertical bar chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a simple bar-diagram, each bar represents a single variable or one-way variable.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many students were represented by one picture symbol in the pictogram example?

    <p>1000 students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a multiple bar-diagram compare?

    <p>More than one variable at the same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A histogram represents a discrete frequency distribution.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three common graphic presentations of data mentioned?

    <p>Histogram, frequency polygon, cumulative frequency polygon (ogive)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a bar diagram, different colors are used to identify the _____ parts of a whole.

    <p>component</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of diagrams with their characteristics:

    <p>Histogram = Grouped frequency of a continuous variable Multiple bar-diagram = Comparison of multiple variables Frequency polygon = Point representation of frequencies Cumulative frequency polygon = Shows accumulated frequencies over classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which data representation is used to display the yields of production by various crops over different years?

    <p>Multiple bar-diagram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Class boundaries are represented on the X-axis of a histogram.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List the steps for constructing statistical graphs.

    <p>Draw and label X and Y axes, choose a suitable scale, represent class boundaries or midpoints on X-axis, plot the points, draw bars or connect points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Data Collection Methods

    • Any research study requires data. This data can be obtained from primary or secondary sources.

    • Primary Data: Data collected directly by the researcher.

      • Involves planning and measurement activities.
        • Planning: Identifying data source, sampling method (sample vs. census), measurement procedures, and organizational structure.
        • Measurement: Methods include focus groups, telephone interviews, mail questionnaires, door-to-door surveys, mall intercepts, personal interviews, experiments, etc.

    • Secondary Data: Data gathered from existing sources.

      • Includes data from published or unpublished sources/files.
      • When using secondary data, check the data's relevance to the current problem and ensure no biases or misreporting.

    Data Presentation Methods

    • After collecting and editing data, organize it for clear presentation.
    • This aims to draw inferences from the data.
    • Methods:

      • Tabular presentation (frequency distributions)

      • Diagrammatic/graphical presentation

        • Tabular presentation is preliminary, preparing the ground for data visualization.

      • Frequency Distributions (Tabular Presentation):

        • Raw Data: Collected observations (counts or measurements)
        • Frequency: Number of values in a particular class.
        • Frequency Distribution: A table organizing raw data by classes and frequencies, showing the number of data points within each class.
          • Can be categorized, ungrouped, or grouped.
          • Important for summarizing and condensing data.

    Ungrouped Frequency Distribution

    • Contains all possible values and their frequencies.
    • Useful for small datasets or discrete variables.

    Grouped Frequency Distribution

    • Useful for large datasets.

      • Classes: Data points are grouped into intervals or classes
        • Class Limits: Boundaries between classes; can overlap, but data points are assigned within defined limits.
        • Class Boundaries: Precise limits, preventing gaps between classes and are more accurate in terms of mathematical calculations.
        • Class Width: Distance between consecutive class boundaries.
        • Class Mark (Midpoint): Average of class boundaries, a mean; simplifies data representation and visualization.

    • Cumulative Frequency: Total count of values up or down to a specific limit

    • Relative/Cumulative Relative Frequency: Percentages or cumulative percentages within each class.

    Types of Data Presentation Diagrams

    • Pie Charts: Show the proportions of different categories as sectors, based on the total.
    • Pictograms: Visual representations that use pictures to represent data magnitudes.
    • Bar Charts: Depict data via bars (can be horizontal or vertical). Useful for comparing categorical/qualitative data and also quantitative (qualitative if used for discrete variables).
    • Frequency Polygon: Uses a line graph; indicates the frequency within a particular class.
    • Cumulative Frequency Polygon (Ogive): Visualizes frequencies for less-than or more-than classes. Useful to show distribution characteristics.

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