MATHEMATICS 7

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 2.1

INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

Data Collection
There are several methods used in the collection of primary data. These are the following;
1. The Direct or Interview Method
A researcher obtains data by asking the respondents (interviewees) certain information about
themselves or about facts and events which they may have knowledge of. It is considered as one
of the most effective methods of collecting data. It also ensures immediate response. However,
it is time consuming and more expensive.

2. The Indirect or Questionnaire Method

Data is gathered with the use of questionnaires. A questionnaire is a list of written questions
related to the topic under study. It can be distributed to the intended respondents either through
mail or by hand carry.

3. The Registration Method

Respondents give information in compliance with certain laws and standard practices.
Examples are the registration of births, deaths, marriages, voters, licenses, motor vehicles real
states. Here, government agencies are the major collectors of data.

4. The Observation Method

It is used to gather data regarding attitudes, behavior, values, or the cultural patterns of the
subjects under investigation.

5. The Experiment Method

Researcher wishes to control the factors affecting the variable being studied. This is usually
applied to scientific studies.

Learning Competency:
Gathers statistical data ( M7SP – IVb – 1)
Objective:
Gather statistical data
Activity 2.1:
What data collection method or methods are appropriate for the following data?
1. Number of car owners for the the period 2008-2012
2. Attitudes of students towards Computer Aided Instructions
3. Educational attainments of a random sample of 15 hotel and restaurant managers
4. New methods of corn production with greater yield
5. Effect of modular instruction in teaching Mathematics

Activity 2.2:
Match Column A with Column B by writing the letter of the correct answer before the number.
A B

____1. Direct or Interview method a. used to gather data regarding

____2. Indirect or Questionnaire
method
____3. Registration method
____4. Observation method
____5. Experiment method
attitudes, behavior, values, or cultural
patterns
b. used questionnaires
c. usually applied to scientific studies
d. respondents give information in
compliance with certain laws
e. ensures immediate response

Activity 2.3:

Answer each problem.

1. Multiliver Company would interview “mallers” regarding their favorite brand of toothpaste,
soap or shampoo. What method of collecting data did the company use?

2. Medical technologists would like to know the effect of a new brand of vitamins on the growth
of toddlers. The new brand will be taken by a set of toddlers, while another set will be given the
already existing brand. The growth of toddlers will then be compared to determine which
vitamins is better. What method of collecting data did they use?

References for Learners:

INTEGRATED MATH for Grade 7, Angelita S. Jalimao, Yolando C. Roberto and Charlston D.
Chavez, pp. 429-437
Answer Key:

Activity

Activity 2.1

1. Registration Method
2. Observation Method
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