Q3: Lesson 1 | Collecting and Organizing Data Flashcards
any form of information, observations, or facts that are collected or recorded
data
what separates research from just writing a paper
collecting data
it is about collecting and making a conclusion based on a data
research study
information that describes qualities or characteristics
qualitative data
it is all about numbers and helps us measure and count things
quantitative data
are structured set of questions designed to gather information from a group of people
survey
involves carefully watching and recording details about an event, situation, or object
observation
are structured conversations where an interviewer asks questions to obtain information from individuals or experts on a particular topic
interviews
entails enumerating the number of items or occurrence within a specific category
counting
it involves using precise instruments like rulers, thermometers, or scales to quantify attributes such as lengths, temperature, weight, or volume
measurement
a special table that is used to present the data, wherein each of the data value split into a “stem” which is the first digit and a “lead” usually the last digit
stem and leaf plot
organize ungrouped data by using _____
frequency distribution table or stem and leaf plot