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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 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 ______
Statistics is a tool for converting data into ______
information
Methods of Collecting Data include Direct Observation, Experiments, and ______
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 ______
Mailing paper questionnaires to respondents, who fill them out and mail them back is a method of ______
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Depending upon the nature of the variable, data is classified into ______
Depending upon the nature of the variable, data is classified into ______
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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.
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Description
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.
