(M) Data Processing part 2

Question 1

• major phase of data processing is the generation of statistical tables for analysis
• This requires the development of manuals and procedures and/or guidelines for editing and coding the data and the operation of electronic data processing equipment, if any

Answer 1

DATA PROCESSING

Question 2

DATA PROCESSING

• The next logical step after data collection is to process the data gathered in order to prepare for and facilitate its analysis and interpretation.
• Editing of data collection forms and Coding of responses are procedures usually done in this stage

Answer 2

Data processing

Question 3

Two types of processing

Answer 3

Editing and Coding

Question 4

1. This entails checking each data collection tool for completeness, legibility of entries and consistency of responses
2. process of assigning numbers to answers or data collected for data entry and analysis
3. different from what Filipinos refer to in colloquial terms as “doctoring” the data
4. must be differentiated from measurement where the purpose is to quantify characteristics

A. Coding
B. Editing

Answer 4

BABA

Question 5

DATA PROCESSING USING FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION TABLES

TOF
1. Data are grouped according to some scale of classification, where the sum of the entries is equal to the total.
2. May be quantitative only.
3. These figures may either be in actual numbers, in percent, or in both

Answer 5

1. T
2. F (both quanti and quali)
3. T