5 Questions
Data is defined as facts or figures from which conclusions may be drawn. A collective recording of observations either numerical or otherwise is called ______
data
Statistics is a tool for converting data into ______
information
Methods of Collecting Data include Direct Observation, Experiments, and ______
Surveys
Mailing paper questionnaires to respondents, who fill them out and mail them back is a method of ______
collecting data
Depending upon the nature of the variable, data is classified into ______
2 categories
Study Notes
What is Data?
- Data refers to facts or figures from which conclusions may be drawn.
Importance of Data
- Data is a collective recording of observations, either numerical or otherwise.
- Statistics is a tool for converting data into useful information.
Data Collection
- Data can be gathered through various methods, including:
- Direct Observation
- Experiments
- Surveys
- Surveys can be conducted through:
- Mailing paper questionnaires to respondents
- Telephone interviews
- Face-to-face interviews
Classification of Data
- Data is classified into two broad categories depending on the nature of the variable.
Test your knowledge of data collection and presentation with this quiz. Explore the fundamentals of statistics and understand how data is converted into valuable information.
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