CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EXAMINATION COUNCIL

MATHEMATICS SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT

Candidate’s Names: Jheneille Bryan, Daynmore Clarke, Dayna Davis, Jewel Newman, Jada

Nicholas

Candidate’s#:
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Centre:

Centre #:

Territory: Jamaica

Teacher: Ms. Bailey

Year: 2022

CONTENT PAGE

Content Pages

Research topic 3

Introduction 4

Method of Data Collection 5

Presentation of Data 6-9

Analysis of Data 10-11

Discussion of Findings 12

Conclusion 13

Appendices 14
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RESEARCH TOPIC
The Comparative Cost of Two Brands of Cellular Phones and the features offered.
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INTRODUCTION

This project aims to determine the comparative cost of two cellular phone brands and the

features offered for the cost. Many people are crazy over different brands of cellular phones,

while others just want to have a phone to communicate and socialize with. What separates two

brands of phones from each other? Is it just the cost? Do features of the individual phone

influence the price? In this S.B.A. the researcher will look at the brands “iPhone and Samsung

Galaxy”, what features separate them, and do these features affect cost.

The objectives are:

● To investigate and state the difference between the cost of cellular phones.

● Outline the features of each phone from the significant brands.

● To identify reasons why persons may prefer a selected brand over another.
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METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION

The method of data collection the researchers used was a questionnaire. This will provide

sufficient and honest feedback from the customers of both brands “Samsung and iPhone.” The

questionnaire was created to collect data from a sample of one hundred (100) high school

students, both male and female between the ages of thirteen to eighteen (13-18) in St Andrew,

Jamaica. It was created via Google forms and the link was sent out to each respondent and the

responses were recorded. The responses received were used to carry out the researcher’s

investigation.
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PRESENTATION OF DATA

Title: Pie chart showing the number of people who uses iPhone and Samsung

Fig. 1 The pie chart above shows that fifty-five percent (55%) of the respondents owned the
cellular brand Samsung, while the other forty-five percent (45%) of the respondents owned an
iPhone.
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Title: Clustered Column chart showing the comparative experience between iPhone and
Samsung

Fig.2 The chart above shows the experience that respondents have had with the different brands.
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Title: Bar chart showing the comparison between the affordability of iPhone versus Samsung

Fig. 3 The Bar chart above shows the representation of the opinion of the respondents on which
phone they think is more affordable. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of the respondents think that
Samsung is more affordable while the other three percent (3%) think iPhone is more affordable.
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To prevent the use of biased data in the analysis of this question, the response of individuals

who have had experience with both brands was used.

Title: Clustered Column chart showing the comparison between features of iPhone and Samsung

Fig.4 The chart above represents the opinion of forty-three (43) respondents on which brand has

provided better features from four selected features which would most influence a buyer to

purchase a device from such brand

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Title: Clustered Bar Chart which cellular brand offer a wider variety of feature

Fig. 5 The Clustered Bar Chart above represents the opinion of the respondents of which cellular

brands offer a wider variety of features. Sixty-five (65) respondents think iPhone offers a wider

variety while thirty-five (35) respondents think Samsung offers a wider variety.
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ANALYSIS OF DATA

This table refers to Fig.1 as it relates to what phone brand the respondent uses. This proves that

out of the one hundred (100) respondents more people use Samsung than iPhone.

IPHONE SAMSUNG BETTER OPTION

45 55 SAMSUNG

This table refers to Fig.2 as it relates to the experience the respondent had with the cellular

phone.

Rating of Experience iPhone Samsung

Excellent 24 0

Good 33 63

Fair 8 20

Poor 0 3

No experience 35 14
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This table refers to Fig.3 as it relates to which cellular phone the respondent views as more

affordable. Ninety-seven of the respondents think Samsung is less expensive than iPhone.

IPHONE SAMSUNG BETTER OPTION

3 97 SAMSUNG

This table refers to Fig.4 as it relates to the respondent's view of the features the cellular phone

offers. This data was out of forty-three responses as all one hundred 100 respondents have had

experience with both phone brands.

Feature iPhone Samsung Better Feature

Battery 12 31 Samsung

Camera Quality 39 4 iPhone

Storage Option 20 23 Samsung

Phone Display 35 8 iPhone

This table refers to Fig.5 as it relates to which cellular brand the respondents think provides a

wider variety of features

Type of phone Number of respondents

iPhone 65

Samsung 35
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DISCUSSIONS OF FINDINGS

Based on the observation of data and information collected, it was observed most people prefer

Samsung over iPhones. Over fifty percent (50%) of people use Samsung because it is more

affordable than iPhones. The researcher also discovered people spend less money when

purchasing a Samsung. Out of 100 persons that responded to the questionnaire, fifty-five percent

(55%) use Samsung while forty-five percent (45%) use iPhones. Also, ninety-seven percent

(97%) of respondents find Samsung more affordable while three percent (3%) said iPhones.

Based on the responses, respondents had different opinions on their experience with both

phones. Twenty-four (24) of them said that they had an excellent experience with iPhones while

none had it with Samsung. Sixty-three (63) respondents had a good experience with Samsung

while thirty-three (33) of them were for iPhones. Eight (8) said that their experience with

iPhones was fair while twenty (20) said Samsung. None of them had a poor experience with

iPhones but three (3) said that their experience with Samsung was poor. Thirty-five (35) had no

experience with iPhones while fourteen (14) had no experience with Samsung.
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The researchers focus on four main features that the brands offer; The Battery life, the

storage options, the quality of the Camera, and the Display of the device. Each responder of the

survey was asked to state which brand feature is better out of the four, more respondents said the

iPhone offers better camera quality and display while Samsung offers better Battery life and

storage option.

However, sixty-five (65) people say the iPhone offers a wider variety of features thus we can say

it would be more expensive.

CONCLUSION

The researchers were investigating the comparative cost between iPhones and Samsung cell

phones and their features offered. Based on the opinion of the respondents it was concluded that

the brand Samsung is more affordable than the iPhone, but at the same time, the iPhone offers a

wider variety of features. The researcher found out that features do influence the cost of each

phone. Which brand is better? After comparing the data it has been concluded that it depends on

what the buyer is looking for. If you want a phone more affordable then the Samsung brand

phone is the better option but if you want a phone that has more features than the brand iPhone is

for you.
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APPENDICES

The instrument used to collect data

Questionnaire

Sample of Questionnaire

The researchers would like to collect information that will aid in the completion of our

Mathematics School-Based Assessment. The information collected will be used to conduct

an investigation of the comparative cost of two brands of cellular phones and the features

offered. We ask that you answer the questions honestly, indicate your response by circling

one of the options which suit you.

1. Gender?

● Male

● Female
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2. Age?

● 15-16

● 17-18

● 19-20

● 21+

3. What brand of cellular phone do you use?

● iPhone

● Samsung

4. If your phone is an iPhone, why did you choose this phone?

● Cost

● Features

● Because my friends have it

● I have to use what my parents give me

5. If your phone is a Samsung, why did you choose this phone?

● Cost

● Features

● Because my friends have it

● I have to use what my parents give me

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6. Have you ever owned an iPhone?

● Yes,

● No

7. How was your experience with the 'iPhone'

● Excellent

● Good

● Fair

● Poor

● No experience

8. Have you ever owned a Samsung?

● Yes,

● No

9. How was your experience with 'Samsung'?

● Excellent

● Good

● Fair

● Poor

● No experience

10. Based on the prices of each phone which do you think is more affordable?

● iPhone

● Samsung
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11. Based on the features of each phone which do you think offers a wider variety of features

● iPhone

● Samsung

12. Which brand do you think has a better camera quality?

● iPhone

● Samsung

13. Which brand has better storage options?

● iPhone

● Samsung

14. Which brand has a longer battery life?

● iPhone

● Samsung

15. Which phone brand has the better display?

● iPhone

● Samsung
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