Disseminating Information and Summarizing Findings

Question 1

Sometimes if there is a big range in the data, it is more useful to group the
data in a __________

Answer 1

Grouped frequency table

Question 2

Probably the most common way of displaying data is the __________ or ___________. It is quick and easy to draw, and straightforward to understand.

Answer 2

Bar graph, frequency diagram

Question 3

A simple way of recording the results is by constructing a ______ and _____________

Answer 3

Tally, frequency table

Question 4

___________ teaches students how to distinguish the most important ideas in
a text, how to ignore irrelative information, and how to incorporate the central ideas
in a meaningful way.

Answer 4

Summarizing

Question 5

A composite of the key ideas of a piece of writing, restated in
your own words

Answer 5

Summary

Question 6

Steps in Writing a Summary

Answer 6

1. Skim the text, noting in your mind the subheadings. If there are no subheadings, try to divide the text into sections. Consider why you have been assigned the text. Try to determine what type of text you are reading with. This can help you identify
   important information
2. Read the text, highlighting important information and taking notes.
3. In your own words, write down the main points of each section.
4. Write down the key support points for the main topic, but do not include minor
   detail.
5. Go through the process again, making changes as appropriate

Question 7

Findings should be written in textual
generalization, that is, a summary of the important data consisting of _____________

Answer 7

Text and numbers

Question 8

One of the simplest and most effective way to display data is to use a ________.

Answer 8

Pictogram

Question 9

An alternative to a frequency diagram.

Answer 9

Bar-line graph