MATH 7 QUARTER 4 Week 1

NAME: ____________________________________________________ GR. & SEC: ___________

Competencies:

The learner poses real-life problems that can be solved by Statistics (M7SP - IVa -2) and formulates
simple statistical instruments (M7SP-IVa-3).

To the Learners:
Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you while enjoying the
lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this module.

2. Writing enhances learning. Keep this in mind and take note of important concepts in your notebook.

3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.

4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer key card.

5. Analyze conceptually the post-test and apply what you have learned.

6. Enjoy studying!

Expectations

This module is designed to help learners pose real-life problems that can be solved by Statistics and
formulate simple statistical instruments.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. recall basic concepts, uses, and importance of Statistics;

2. pose questions and problems that can be answered using Statistics; and
3. formulate simple statistical instruments.

Pre-test

A. Identify whether the following is a statistical question or not. Write (A) if it is an example of a
statistical question and (B) if not. Write your answers in your answer sheet.
1. What is each classmate’s shoe size?
2. How many grade 7 students took remediation classes in each learning area?
3. How many different cities have my classmates traveled?
4. How many pets does your teacher have?
5. How many points did the high school basketball team score in its last game?

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 B. Identify each of the following data sets as categorical (C) or numerical (N).
1. weights of 7th graders
2. favorite color
3. hours of answering self – learning modules
4. type of dish ate during lunch
5. favorite Local Basketball team

C. Formulate a simple statistical instrument about:

How do Grade 7 students learn in this New Normal?

Looking Back at your Lesson

Statistics is one of the many branches of Mathematics. It deals with the collection, organization,
analysis, and interpretation of data that help us answer real – life problems/scenarios. Remember that it is
inevitable, and you have probably encountered it in one form or another. Listed below are some importance of
Statistics:

a. contributes to better understanding and describing of a phenomenon in nature,

b. provides proper and efficient planning of a statistical inquiry in any field of study,
c. aides in collecting an appropriate quantitative data,
d. helps in presenting complex data in a suitable tabular and graphical form for an easy and clear
comprehension of data; and
e. draws valid inferences, along with a measure of their reliability about the population parameters from the
sample data.

Introduction of the Topic

Lesson 1: Statistical Questions

A statistical question is one that can be answered by collecting data that vary (i.e., not all the data
values are the same). There are two types of data: numerical and categorical.

In a numerical data set, every value in the set is a number. Categorical data sets can take on non -
numerical values, such as names of colors, labels, etc. (e.g., “large,” “medium,” or “small”). Statistics is about
using data to answer questions. In this module, the following four steps will summarize your work with data:

Step 1: Pose a question that can be answered by data.

Step 2: Determine a plan to collect the data.
Step 3: Summarize the data with graphs and numerical summaries.
Step 4: Answer the question posed in Step 1 using the data and summaries.

You will be guided through this process as we go through this module. To begin with, what is a
statistical question and what does it mean when we say that a question can be answered by data?

Consider the given real – life situation:

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 Ryan, a 7th Grader at Kalayaan National High School, is a huge basketball fan. He loves to collect
basketball cards. He has cards of current players and of players from past basketball seasons. With his
teacher’s permission, Ryan brought his basketball card collection to school. Each card has a picture of a
current or past National Basketball player, along with information about the player. When he placed his cards
out for the other students to see, they asked Ryan all sorts of questions about his cards.

Some asked:

● How many cards do you have altogether?

● What is the typical cost of a card in your collection?
● Where did you get the cards?

Are the questions asked by the other students examples of Statistical Questions? To guide you, here are some
examples of Statistical and Non – Statistical Questions.

Examples of Statistical Questions:

1. What do 7th Graders prefer to eat at dinner?

2. What time did the students in this class get up this morning?
3. What is the typical number of pets owned by the students in Grade 7 Section 7?

Examples of Non-Statistical Question:

1. What did Ryan eat for breakfast?

2. Did you pass your Math Answer sheets on time?
3. How many sisters does Riley have?

A Statistical Question is a question that can be answered by collecting various data. But how do we
recognize a statistical question?

● A question is not a statistical question if it has an exact answer. example: How old are you?
● A question is a statistical question if the answer is a percentage, range, or an average. example: How old
are the students in my Grade 7 Section 7?

3 Types of Statistical Questions:

● Summarizing Questions
How many hours per month do students in Math 7- Kamyas spend in studying?
● Comparing Questions
Do the students in Math 7- Kamyas spent more time at online games than they do in studying?
● Relationship Questions
Do students who spend more time playing mobile games do better in exams?

We use two types of data to answer statistical questions: numerical data and categorical data. If we
recorded the age of 25 basketball cards, we would have numerical data. Each value in a numerical data set is
a number. If we recorded the team of the featured player for 25 basketball cards, you would have categorical
data. Although you still have 25 data values, the data values are not numbers. They would be team names,
which you can think of as categories.

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Lesson 2: Statistical Instruments
Survey is defined as a research method used for collecting data from a pre - defined group of
respondents to gain information and insights on various topics of interest. Surveys have a variety of purposes
and can be carried out in many ways depending on the methodology chosen and the objectives to be
achieved.

1. QUESTIONNAIRE is a research instrument consisting of a series of questions (or other types of

prompts) for the purpose of gathering information from respondents. The questionnaire was invented by
the Statistical Society of London in 1838.
2. INTERVIEW - is a conversation where questions are asked, and answers are given.

Exercise : Answer the Student Questionnaire below

What you have done is an example of a survey in a form of a Questionnaire. For a more detailed
explanation or answer, the researcher can opt in using Interview.

Activities

Activity 1

For each of the following, determine whether the question is a statistical question. Write S for statistical
questions and N for not. Write your answers in your answer sheet.

1. Who is my favorite movie star?

2. What are the favorite colors of 7th graders in my school?

3. How many years have the school’s dance squad competed?

4. What is the favorite subject of 7th graders at my school?

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 5. How many brothers and sisters does my best friend have?

Activity 2
Identify each of the following data sets as categorical (C) or numerical (N). Write your answers in your answer
sheet.
Example: Heights Answer: Numerical
1. Favorite flavor of ice cream
2. Hours of sleep on a school night
3. Type of beverage drank at lunch
4. Eye color
5. Number of pencils in each desk

Activity 3
Create your own statistical instrument (Questionnaire, Survey Sampling/ Interview Questions) which may result
to any of the following (choose only ONE topic):

a. Most subscribed cellular network

b. Most watched TV network
c. Favorite celebrity love team
d. May Forever?
e. Most played sports/online games

1. What is your fav. Online games?

2. How many hours do you play it?
3. How many heroes that you have mastered?
4. How many types of heroes/characters does it have?

CRITERIA POINTS
Accuracy 25
Measurable & Attainable 20
Timeliness 5
TOTAL 50

Remember

1. Statistics is the study of the collection, organization, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data. It
deals with all aspects of this, including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and
experiments.
2. Statistical question is one that can be answered by collecting data that vary (i.e., not all the data values
are the same).
3. Numerical data set deals only with numbers.
4. Categorical data sets can take on non-numerical values, such as names of colors, labels, etc. (e.g.,

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 “large,” “medium,” or “small”).
5. Survey is defined as a research method used for collecting data from a pre-defined group of respondents
to gain information and insights on various topics of interest.
6. Questionnaire is a research instrument consisting of a series of questions (or other types of prompts) for
the purpose of gathering information from respondents.
7. Interview is a conversation where questions are asked, and answers are given.
Check Your Understanding

A. For each of the following, determine whether the question is a statistical question (S) or not (N).
1. How many letters are in my last name?
2. How many letters are in the last names of the students in my class?
3. What are the colors of the shoes worn by students in my school?
4. What is the maximum number of feet that roller coasters drop during a ride?
5. What are the heart rates of students in a 7th Grade class?

B. Identify each of the following data sets as categorical (C) or numerical (N).
1. Arm spans of 12 seventh graders
2. Number of languages spoken by each of 20 adults
3. Favorite sport of each person in a group of 20 adults
4. Number of pets for each of 40 third graders
5. Number of hours a week spent reading a book for a group of middle school students

C. Formulate a simple statistical instrument using the given problem.

Problem: What are the ways to protect your family from COVID-19?

 For each member

 When going outside
 In workplace (if possible)

Post Test
A. Identify whether the following is a statistical question or not. Write (A) if it is an example of a
statistical question and (B) if not. Write your answers in your answer sheet.
1. What is each classmate’s shoe size?
2. How many grade 7 students took remediation classes in each learning area?
3. How many different cities have my classmates traveled?
4. How many pets does your teacher have?
5. How many points did the high school basketball team score in its last game?

B. Identify each of the following data sets as categorical (C) or numerical (N).

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 1. weights of 7th graders
2. favorite color
3. hours of answering self – learning modules
4. type of dish ate during lunch
5. favorite Local Basketball team

C. Formulate a simple statistical instrument about:

How do Grade 7 students learn in this New Normal?
What are the grades of the Grade 7 students in each subject?

Additional Activities
To better understand the lesson, watch the video lessons
on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNmXeWsl2fo and https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=5fNFIIdUoBE entitled “Poses real-life problems that can be solved by
Statistics” and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhFLr9i2uw0 “Survey, Instruments,
Questionnaire”.

Reflection
Reflect on your learning and assess yourself as a student. Think about your progress. What works?
What else needs to be done to improve what you have learned? Identify what help your teacher can provide for

you so when you meet them, you can ask them relevant questions.

REFERENCES

Aseron, Elizabeth R., et.al,Catherine P. Vistro-Yu, Ph.D. ,ed.,Mathematics – Grade 7 Learner’s Department
of Education, K to 12 Mathematics Curriculum Guide, Philippines, August 2016.

Aseron, Elizabeth R., et.al,Catherine P. Vistro-Yu, Ph.D. ,ed.,Mathematics – Grade 7 Teacher’s Guide, First
Edition, Department of Education , Philippines, 2013.
Department of Education, K-12 Most Essential Learning Competencies, Philippines, 2020
Video Lesson, Catalon, Brigston James, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDcol0X6jw8&t=443s

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