Statistics for Relationship between Participation in Science Activities and Science Performance

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What is one of the key ethical considerations researchers must adhere to before gathering data?

Creating negative psychological effects on the sample

Informing data sources about the research objectives (correct)

Ensuring data sources' privacy is violated

Developing negative views towards a particular group

Which step is essential before starting the data-gathering process?

Ensuring negative feelings are not created during data collection

Respecting the decision of data sources not to participate

Being present at the venue at the designated time

Making arrangements with the sample or participants (correct)

What should a researcher do to protect the privacy of data sources?

Violate the privacy of data sources (correct)

Ensure that the data-gathering process creates negative feelings

Develop negative biases towards certain groups

Inform data sources about the reason for the research

Why is integrating relevant literature important for research questions?

To understand the context and significance of the inquiry Signup and view all the answers

What should a researcher do if a data source chooses not to participate in the research?

Respect their decision Signup and view all the answers

Why should a researcher ensure that the research is not about developing negative views towards any group?

To maintain ethical standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of collating and organizing data for analysis?

To help in managing the data and performing statistical computations Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to review and read your research question before encoding data?

To ensure data is encoded correctly as per the research question Signup and view all the answers

How do the design of the research and research questions influence the choice of statistical tools for analysis?

They directly determine the statistical tools needed for analysis Signup and view all the answers

Which type of statistics are used to describe a characteristic like the typical performance of Grade 6 pupils in Reading?

Descriptive statistics Signup and view all the answers

What does the research question about a relationship between frequency of participation in Science activities and Science performance aim to determine?

If those who attend Science activities more frequently perform better in Science Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to know the objectives of a study when planning for data analysis?

To select appropriate statistical tools to answer research questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of presenting data using visuals like tables and pie graphs?

To help the reader understand the demographic characteristics and responses visually Signup and view all the answers

In the example table provided, what percentage of the respondents were girls?

46% Signup and view all the answers

What preliminary step was taken in the research for gathering data from Maligaya High School?

Requesting permission from the principal of Maligaya High School Signup and view all the answers

How did the researcher select the sample from the list of enrolled students?

Through random selection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reproducing the data-gathering tool in final form?

To ensure consistency in administering the tool to the sample Signup and view all the answers

Why did the researcher write a letter to the principal of Maligaya High School?

To explain the research objectives and request data gathering from the school Signup and view all the answers

Which statistical tool is recommended to establish significant differences in civics and citizenship practices between students who watched TV documentaries and those who did not?

T-test Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using descriptive statistics in determining the mental ability level of students in Matalino School?

To summarize and describe data Signup and view all the answers

When comparing two groups like students who watched TV documentaries and those who did not, what does a significant difference indicate?

There may be a relationship but further investigation is needed Signup and view all the answers

Which statistical tool is suitable for describing the relationship between participation in Science activities and performance in Science?

Correlation analysis Signup and view all the answers

What type of research question is 'Is there a significant difference in civics and citizenship practices between students who watched TV documentaries on community service and those who do not?'

Comparative research question Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use appropriate statistical tools in research like t-tests for group comparisons?

To avoid drawing incorrect conclusions Signup and view all the answers

What did the researcher do first upon starting the data-gathering process?

Grouped the students in the multipurpose hall Signup and view all the answers

What did the researcher assure the students regarding the data gathered from them?

It would be treated as confidential Signup and view all the answers

What did the researcher do after the sample students had completed the data-gathering tool?

Collated and recorded each student's responses Signup and view all the answers

How many items were in the data-gathering tool used by the researcher?

25 items Signup and view all the answers

Why did the researcher inform the students that they could choose not to participate?

To comply with ethical standards Signup and view all the answers

What was done separately for boys and girls during data collection?

Encodings and recordings of responses Signup and view all the answers