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Frequency distribution provides the total number of unique responses to a single question.
Frequency distribution provides the total number of unique responses to a single question.
False
Measures of central tendency include the Mean, Median, and Mode.
Measures of central tendency include the Mean, Median, and Mode.
True
Descriptive statistical techniques hide the complexity of data by providing detailed analysis.
Descriptive statistical techniques hide the complexity of data by providing detailed analysis.
False
Data tabulation refers to the process of reorganizing data into a format that enhances readability and comparison.
Data tabulation refers to the process of reorganizing data into a format that enhances readability and comparison.
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The standard deviation is a measure that indicates how much individual data points deviate from the mean.
The standard deviation is a measure that indicates how much individual data points deviate from the mean.
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In a coding system, Number 2 is used to represent MALE.
In a coding system, Number 2 is used to represent MALE.
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Tabulation of data is accomplished with the help of a graph called a table.
Tabulation of data is accomplished with the help of a graph called a table.
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Measures of central tendency include values such as frequency and range.
Measures of central tendency include values such as frequency and range.
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The total sample size mentioned is 32.
The total sample size mentioned is 32.
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Advanced analytical methods are often used for simple descriptive statistics.
Advanced analytical methods are often used for simple descriptive statistics.
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Study Notes
Quantitative Data Analysis
- Learning Outcomes: Procedures for quantitative data analysis, objectives for quantitative data analysis, coding systems, tabulation of data.
Step 1: Preparation of the Data
- Data Organization: No data organization leads to unsound data analysis. Preparation involves two preparatory sub-steps.
Step 1.a: Coding System
- Conversion: Words, images, or pictures are converted into numbers.
- Analytical Procedures: This allows for analytical procedures requiring arithmetic and mathematical operations.
- Example (Gender): Number 1 = Male, Number 2 = Female
- Example (Educational Attainment): Number 1 = Elementary, Number 2 = High School, Number 3 = College, Number 4 = Masters, Number 5 = Doctorate
Step 1.b: Tabulation of Data
- Collation: For any classification and distribution of numbers based on a criterion, data is collated using a table.
Step 2: Analyzing the Data
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Step 2.1: Descriptive Statistical Techniques: Quantitative data analysis summarizes data from samples via data-gathering instruments. This reveals aspects of data items.
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Step 2.2: Frequency Distribution: Provides frequency distribution and percentage of the occurrence of items in a data set. (Essentially, counting the number of times each response appears).
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Step 2.3: Measure of Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode): Mean = average of all items/scores. Median = middle score. Mode = most frequent score.
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Step 2.4: Standard Deviation: Standard deviation measures the extent of the data's difference from the mean. This helps understand data similarity/differences between respondents.
Step 2.4a: Computing Standard Deviation
- Step a: Calculate the mean.
- Step b: Calculate the deviation (difference) between each respondent's answer and the mean. Use a + or – sign to indicate if the difference is higher or lower than the mean.
- Step c: Calculate the square of each deviation.
- Step d: Calculate the sum of the squared deviation figures.
- Step e: Divide the sum of squared deviations by the number of data items. This is the variance.
- Step f: Calculate the square root of the variance figure to get the standard deviation.
Experiment (Procedures)
- Experiment (Procedures): Scientific method of collecting data where subjects receive a treatment or condition. The evaluation determines how this condition affected the subjects.
- Examples (Types):
- Treatment - Evaluation
- Pre-Test - Treatment - Post-Test
- Pre-Test - Multiple Treatments - Post-Test
- Pre-Test - Treatment - Immediate Post-Test - 6 Months - Post-Test - 1 Year - Post-Test
Content Analysis
- Definition: A quantitative data collection technique. It involves examining several oral or written communications to find answers to research questions.
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Explore the key procedures and objectives for quantitative data analysis. This quiz covers data preparation steps, including coding systems and tabulation methods essential for effective data analysis. Test your understanding of analytical procedures and classification techniques.
