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Chapter2 - Methods of Data Collection and Presentation

This document discusses methods of data collection and presentation in statistics. It describes qualitative and quantitative data, as well as primary and secondary data. Common methods of data collection include surveys, observation, and experimentation. Data can be presented in textual, tabular, and graphical form, with examples of commonly used tables and charts like line charts, column charts, bar charts, pie charts, and statistical maps.

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Chapter2 - Methods of Data Collection and Presentation

This document discusses methods of data collection and presentation in statistics. It describes qualitative and quantitative data, as well as primary and secondary data. Common methods of data collection include surveys, observation, and experimentation. Data can be presented in textual, tabular, and graphical form, with examples of commonly used tables and charts like line charts, column charts, bar charts, pie charts, and statistical maps.

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Chapter 2

Methods of Data
Collection and
Presentation
2.1 Kinds of Statistical Data
Data
refers to facts or figures from which conclusions
can be drawn.
Information collected, organized, analyzed, and
interpreted by statisticians.

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2.1 Kinds of Statistical Data
1. Qualitative and quantitative data
Qualitative data classificatory data
ex: yes or no response, gender, civil status,
ratings such as good, satisfactory, very
satisfactory
Quantitative data either counts or measures
ex: number of students, height

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2.1 Kinds of Statistical Data
2. Primary and secondary data
Primary data refers to information gathered
directly from an original source, or which are
based on direct or first-hand experience
ex: diaries, autobiography
Secondary data refer to information taken
from published or unpublished data which were
previously gathered by other individuals or
agencies (second-hand data)
ex: books, newspapers, magazines, reports
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2.2 Methods of Data Collection
1. Survey method
desired information is obtained through personal
interview or by distributing questionnaires to
respondents.
2. Observation method
desired information is obtained by observing and
recording the behavior of persons, organizations,
etc. but only at the time of occurrence.
3. Experimental method
used when the objective is to determine the cause
and effect relationship of certain variables under
controlled conditions. 5
2.3 Forms of Data Presentation
1. Textual Presentation
better to use if only 3 figures or less are involved
useful manner of presenting limited amount of
information

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2.3 Forms of Data Presentation
1. Tabular Presentation
Condensing classified data and arranging them
in a table.
Two Types of Tables
1. General or reference table primary purpose is to
present data in such a way that individual items may
easily be found by a reader; often placed in an
appendix.
2. Summary or text table usually small in size and
designed to guide the reader in analyzing the data;
usually accompanies a text discussion.

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2.3 Forms of Data Presentation
3. Graphical Presentation
Some Commonly Used Graphs & Charts
a. Line Chart

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2.3 Forms of Data Presentation
3. Graphical Presentation
Some Commonly Used Graphs & Charts
b. Column Chart

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2.3 Forms of Data Presentation
3. Graphical Presentation
Some Commonly Used Graphs & Charts
c. Horizontal Bar Chart

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2.3 Forms of Data Presentation
3. Graphical Presentation
Some Commonly Used Graphs & Charts
d. Pie Chart

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2.3 Forms of Data Presentation
3. Graphical Presentation
Some Commonly Used Graphs & Charts
e. Statistical Map

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