Gr 11 Math Lit: Ch 5 Sum Data Handling
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What is the primary purpose of posing questions in data handling?

  • To record the frequency of events or specific features of events
  • To guide the data collection process and determine the type of data needed (correct)
  • To ensure the sample size is large enough to provide an accurate reflection of the population
  • To select the most effective tool for collecting the data

    • What is the term for the entire group about which data is being collected?

  • Data Collection Instrument
  • Survey
  • Population (correct)
  • Sample

    • What is a potential issue with a small sample size?

  • It may ensure the sample reflects the same features as the population
  • It may affect the selection of the data collection instrument
  • It may provide an accurate reflection of the population
  • It may lead to biased data (correct)

    • What is the term for the process of collecting data from a sample or population?

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

    What is a characteristic of a representative sample?

    <p>It reflects the same features and characteristics as the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a questionnaire in data collection?

    <p>To gather information about a group or their opinions on a particular topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the statistical process?

    <p>Posing questions that justify data collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a recording sheet in data collection?

    <p>To record the frequency of events, the duration of events, or specific features of events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when selecting a data collection instrument?

    <p>The nature of the target population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the mean of a data set?

    <p>Mean = (Sum of values) / (Number of values)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using the median as a measure of central tendency?

    <p>It is not affected by outliers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating the range of a data set?

    <p>To measure the spread of the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When would you choose to use the mode as a measure of central tendency?

    <p>When the data is categorical or identifying the most common value is important</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an outlier in a data set?

    <p>An extreme value that differs significantly from other values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of summarizing data?

    <p>To identify patterns and trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a double bar graph?

    <p>It displays two categories of data for each interval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is bias a concern in data collection?

    <p>It can skew the data and make it unrepresentative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying the target population?

    <p>To select a sample that is representative of the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the height of each bar in a bar graph represent?

    <p>The frequency of a category</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of graph is useful for showing the total frequency of two combined categories and illustrating the different components making up this total frequency?

    <p>Vertical Stack Graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the relationship or pattern between two variables?

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

    What is the purpose of sorting data?

    <p>To organize data into a manageable and understandable format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are class intervals used for in frequency tables?

    <p>To group large sets of data into more manageable categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for points in the data that deviate significantly from the other points?

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

    What type of graph is useful for comparing the type of relationship between two different variables or quantities when no obvious pattern is visible?

    <p>Scatter Plot Graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of creating a frequency table?

    <p>To summarize how often different values appear in a data set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of sorting data according to two criteria?

    <p>It helps in comparing the distribution of data within each category</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second step in creating a frequency table?

    <p>Counting the number of data points that fall into each class interval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the height of each bar in a vertical stack graph represent?

    <p>The frequency values recorded in the frequency table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a pie-of-pie chart?

    <p>To show the components of the main categories in a larger pie chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of graph is useful for comparing changes in two different data sets over time?

    <p>Line graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the strength of the relationship between two variables?

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

    What is the benefit of using class intervals in frequency tables?

    <p>To group large sets of data into more manageable categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sorting data in ascending or descending order?

    <p>To organize the data into a structured format for easier analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of graph is useful for showing the total frequency of two combined categories?

    <p>Vertical stack graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of arranging data in alphabetical order?

    <p>To organize categorical data in a manageable format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of sorting data according to two criteria?

    <p>Sorting height data separately for males and females</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the points in the data that deviate significantly from the other points?

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

    What is the primary purpose of posing questions in data collection?

    <p>To guide the type of data to be collected and inform the methods used for data collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consideration when selecting a data collection instrument?

    <p>The type of data being collected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a questionnaire in data collection?

    <p>To gather information about a group or their opinions on a particular topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a smaller subset of the population chosen to represent the population?

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

    What is the primary concern when collecting data from a sample?

    <p>Ensuring the sample is representative of the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a recording sheet in data collection?

    <p>To record the frequency of events, the duration of events, or specific features of events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to ensure the sample is representative of the population?

    <p>To avoid bias in the data collection process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of data collection?

    <p>To guide the data collection process and inform the methods used for data collection, organization, representation, and measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when designing a data collection tool?

    <p>The characteristics of the target population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the median a better measure of central tendency than the mean in some cases?

    <p>Because it is less affected by outliers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of calculating the range of a data set?

    <p>To measure the spread of the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When would you choose to use a double bar graph?

    <p>To compare the frequencies of two categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when collecting data from a sample?

    <p>Ensuring the sample is representative of the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using the mode as a measure of central tendency?

    <p>It is useful for identifying the most common value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of summarizing data?

    <p>To describe the main features of the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is bias a concern in data collection?

    <p>Because it can lead to inaccurate results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of identifying the target population?

    <p>To define the scope of the data collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using the mean as a measure of central tendency?

    <p>It is a precise measure of central tendency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of failing to ensure a sample is representative of the population?

    <p>The results will be biased and may not accurately reflect the population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when choosing a data collection instrument?

    <p>The effectiveness of the instrument in collecting the required data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to pose relevant questions in data handling?

    <p>To determine the type of data to be collected and guide the data collection process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a recording sheet in data collection?

    <p>To record the frequency of events, the duration of events, or specific features of events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when developing a data collection instrument?

    <p>The effectiveness of the instrument.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to ensure a sample is representative of the population?

    <p>To reduce bias and ensure accurate reflections of the population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of posing questions in data handling?

    <p>To determine the type of data to be collected and guide the data collection process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to consider bias when collecting data?

    <p>To ensure the sample is representative of the population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using the median over the mean when dealing with a data set containing extreme outliers?

    <p>The median is less affected by extreme values, providing a more representative central tendency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of graph is most suitable for displaying the distribution of a single categorical variable?

    <p>Bar graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary limitation of the range as a measure of spread?

    <p>It is sensitive to outliers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When designing a data collection tool, what is the primary consideration to ensure data quality?

    <p>Avoiding any factors that might skew the data collection process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of summarizing data?

    <p>To provide an overview of the main features of the data set.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of graph is most useful for comparing the frequency values of different categories over various intervals?

    <p>Bar Graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of sorting data according to two criteria?

    <p>To organize the data in a manageable format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a double bar graph over a regular bar graph?

    <p>It can display the distribution of two different variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of calculating the median of a data set?

    <p>To provide a measure of central tendency that is robust to outliers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the points in the data that deviate significantly from the other points?

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

    What is the primary purpose of using a scatter plot graph?

    <p>To compare the type of relationship between two different variables or quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary limitation of using the mode as a measure of central tendency?

    <p>It can be misleading if the most frequent value does not represent the majority of the data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When would you choose to use the mean as a measure of central tendency?

    <p>When the data set has no extreme outliers and the values are relatively evenly distributed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using class intervals in frequency tables?

    <p>To group large sets of data into more manageable categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a questionnaire in data collection?

    <p>It allows for the collection of self-reported data from participants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of creating a frequency table?

    <p>To summarize how often different values appear in a data set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of graph is most useful for showing the total frequency of two combined categories and illustrating the different components making up this total frequency?

    <p>Vertical Stack Graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the relationship or pattern between two variables?

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

    What is the primary purpose of sorting data in ascending or descending order?

    <p>To organize the data in a manageable and understandable format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of graph is most useful for comparing changes in two different data sets over time?

    <p>Two Line Graphs on the Same Set of Axes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of developing a data collection instrument?

    <p>To guide the data collection process and inform the methods used for data collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consideration when selecting a data collection instrument?

    <p>The nature of the group or objects from which data will be collected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a questionnaire in data collection?

    <p>It allows respondents to provide detailed and subjective information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when collecting data from a sample?

    <p>Ensuring the sample is representative of the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of posing relevant questions in data collection?

    <p>To guide the data collection process and inform the methods used for data collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a recording sheet in data collection?

    <p>It is a useful tool for recording the frequency of events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when designing a data collection tool?

    <p>The nature of the group or objects from which data will be collected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of ensuring the sample is representative of the population?

    <p>To avoid bias and ensure accurate data collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a scatter plot graph over other types of graphs?

    <p>It helps in identifying the correlation between two variables, even when no obvious pattern is visible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using class intervals in frequency tables?

    <p>To group large sets of data into more manageable categories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of sorting data according to two criteria?

    <p>It allows for easier analysis of data by organizing it into a structured format.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a bar-of-pie chart?

    <p>To compare the components of different categories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the relationship or pattern between two variables?

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

    What is the purpose of creating a frequency table?

    <p>To summarize how often different values appear in a data set.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a vertical stack graph?

    <p>It is effective for showing the total frequency of two combined categories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using frequency tables?

    <p>It makes it easier to compare the frequency values of different categories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a pie-of-pie chart?

    <p>To compare the components of different categories in a larger pie chart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when selecting a data collection instrument, and why is it important?

    <p>The type of data, to ensure the instrument is accurate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for points in the data that deviate significantly from the other points?

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

    When is the median a better measure of central tendency than the mean?

    <p>When the data set is skewed and has outliers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a double bar graph?

    <p>It allows for the comparison of two categories of data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is bias a concern in data collection?

    <p>It can lead to inaccurate or misleading results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of summarizing data?

    <p>To identify patterns and relationships in the data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using the mode as a measure of central tendency?

    <p>It is useful for identifying the most common value in a data set.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when collecting data from a sample?

    <p>Ensuring the sample is representative of the population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a frequency table?

    <p>To organize and summarize the data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to identify the target population?

    <p>To ensure the sample is representative of the population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a range to measure the spread of a data set?

    <p>It is easy to calculate and understand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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