ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher Education)

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Course: Educational Statistics (8614)

Level: B.Ed (1.5 Years) Semester: Autumn, 2020
Total Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1–5)
Q.1 Describe level of measurement. Give five examples of each level and explain the
role of level of measurement in decision-making. (20)

Q.2 Differentiate between primary and secondary data. Give meaningful examples with
explanation. (20)

Q.3 Explain advantages and disadvantages of bar charts and scatter plot. (20)

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Q.4 Explain normal distribution. How does normality of data affect the analysis of
data? (20)

Q.5 How is mean different from median? Explain the role of level of measurement in
measure of central tendency. (20)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 6–9)
Total Marks: 100

Pass Marks: 50

Q.1 Define hypothesis testing and logic behind hypothesis testing. (20)

Q.2 Explain types of ANOVA. Describe possible situations in which each type should
be used. (20)

Q.3 What is the range of correlation coefficient? Explain strong, moderate and weak
relationship. (20)

Q.4 Explain chi square independence test. In what situation should it be applied? (20)

Q.5 correlation is pre requisite of Regression Analysis. Explain. (20)