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This document provides an introduction to descriptive statistics. It defines key statistical concepts such as population, sample, variables, and measurements. It explains different types of variables, including qualitative and quantitative variables. It also describes different levels of measurement for variables, including nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio scales. The document then discusses topics such as sampling methods, data collection techniques, and ways to organize and present data, including through tables, graphs, and textual descriptions.
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1) Researchers must identify the target population and determine whether to study individuals, organizations, or a combination. They must also decide how many people or organizations to include in the sample.
2) Researchers select a sampling method depending on rigor needed, population characteristics, and participant availability. Common methods include simple random sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, and convenience/snowball sampling.
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Evaluation Unit 4
Statistics in the View point of Evaluation
Unit 4 Syllabus-
4.2.1- Measuring Scales- Meaning and Statistical Use
4.2.2- Conversion and interpretation of Test Score
4.2.3- Normal Probability Curve
4.2.4- Central Tendency and its importance in Evaluation.
4.2.5- Dimensions of Deviation
The Unit 4 is all about Statistics…
Statistics is the study of the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data.
In other words, it is a mathematical discipline to collect, summarize data.
Also, we can say that statistics is a branch of applied mathematics.
Statistics is simply defined as the study and manipulation of data. As we have already discussed in the introduction that statistics deals with the analysis and computation of numerical data.
Projective methods of Evaluation through Statistics-
Measurement is a process of assigning numbers to individuals or their characteristics according to specific rules.” (Eble and Frisbie, 1991, p.25).
This is very common and simple definition of the term ‘measurement’.
You can say that measurement is a quantitative description of one’s performance. Gay (1991) further simplified the term as a process of quantifying the degree to which someone or something possessed a given trait, i.e., quality, characteristics, or features.
Measurement assigns a numeral to quantify certain aspects of human and non-human beings.
It is numerical description of objects, traits, attributes, characteristics or behaviours.
Measurement is not an end in itself but definitely a means to evaluate the abilities of a person in education and other fields as well.
Measurement Scale-
Whenever we measure anything, we assign a numerical value. This numerical value is known as scale of measurement. A scale is a system or scheme for assigning values or scores to the characteristics being measured (Sattler, 1992). Like for measuring any aspect of the human being we assign a numeral to quantify it, further we can provide an order to it if we know the similar type of measurement of other members of the group, we can also make groups considering equal interval scores within the group.
Psychologist Stanley Stevens developed the four common scales of measurement:
Nominal
Ordinal
Interval &
Ratio
Each scale of measurement has properties that determine how to properly analyze the data.
Nominal scale-
In nominal scale, a numeral or label is assigned for characterizing the attribute of the person or thing.
That caters no order to define the attribute as high-low, more-less, big-small, superior-inferior etc.
In nominal scale, assigning a numeral is purely an individual matter.
It is nothing to do with the group scores or group measurement.
Statistics such as frequencies, percentages, mode, and chi-square tests are used in nominal measurement.
Examples include gender (male, female), colors (red, blue, green), or types of fruit (apple, banana, orange).
Ordinal scale-
Ordinal scale is synonymous to ranking or g
These introductory statistics slides will give you a basic understanding of statistics, types of statistics, variable and its types, the levels of measurements, data collection techniques, and types of sampling.
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This chapter discusses research methods and procedures. It describes the descriptive method of research, which involves observing and describing phenomena without influencing it. Common data collection methods like interviews and questionnaires are discussed. The document also covers developing a good research instrument, sampling design including different probability sampling techniques, and guidelines for selecting appropriate statistical analysis procedures.
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- Data can be qualitative (names, categories) or quantitative (values, numbers).
- Variables in a study include the individuals/subjects and their measured characteristics.
- Variables can be independent (predictors), dependent (criteria), continuous, discrete, nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio.
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This document provides an introduction and definition of statistics. It discusses statistics in both the plural and singular sense, as numerical data and as a method of study, respectively. It also outlines the basic terminologies in statistics such as data, population, sample, parameters, variables, and scales of measurement. Finally, it discusses the classification and applications of statistics as well as its limitations.
This chapter discusses research methods and procedures. It describes the descriptive method of research, which involves observing and describing phenomena without influencing it. Common data collection methods like interviews and questionnaires are discussed. The document also covers developing a good research instrument, sampling design including different probability sampling techniques, and guidelines for selecting appropriate statistical analysis procedures.
Cross-sectional surveys are commonly used in emergencies to assess the impact on food and nutrition and understand coping mechanisms. Data collection methods depend on the crisis conditions and may include cluster sampling of 30 clusters with 30 children each. Analysis involves reviewing objectives, collating baseline data, cleaning data, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data separately and then integrating findings. Key steps are describing phenomena, classifying and interconnecting concepts from interviews, observations and discussions to identify trends and patterns for interpretation.
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Cross-sectional surveys are commonly used in emergencies to assess the impact on food and nutrition and understand coping mechanisms. Data collection methods depend on the crisis conditions and may include cluster sampling of 30 clusters with 30 children each. Analysis involves reviewing objectives, collating baseline data, cleaning data, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data separately and then integrating findings. Key steps are describing phenomena, classifying and categorizing data, identifying patterns and trends, and citing evidence from respondents.
This document discusses survey methodology. It explains that surveys are useful for gathering opinions, attitudes, and behaviors through questionnaires and interviews. The key steps in designing a good survey are to establish clear research objectives, design appropriate survey items and response formats, and use valid sampling methods. Both probability and nonprobability sampling techniques are described. The document emphasizes that survey methodology requires careful planning and execution to obtain valid and reliable data.
This document provides an outline and definitions for key concepts in statistics. It begins by defining statistics as a branch of applied mathematics dealing with collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative data. It then distinguishes between descriptive statistics, which summarizes data, and inferential statistics, which makes predictions based on data analysis. It defines variables, scales of measurement, populations and samples, and parameters. The last section discusses common methods for collecting data, including interviews, questionnaires, observation, tests, and mechanical devices.
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- Descriptive statistics describe samples through simple summaries, while inferential statistics form conclusions from data.
- Parameters describe whole populations, while statistics describe samples.
- Data can be qualitative (names, categories) or quantitative (values, numbers).
- Variables in a study include the individuals/subjects and their measured characteristics.
- Variables can be independent (predictors), dependent (criteria), continuous, discrete, nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio.
- Data sources include documents and field sources with expertise. Collection methods involve direct interaction, questionnaires, registration, observation, and experimentation.
- Sampling techniques include probability, restricted random
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2. Introduction
• You may have heard of the word statistics
because it is often used in almost all walks of
life.
• We use statistics in everyday life.
• Political analysis would report the President’s
popularity rating based on surveys conducted
• The DOH would announce the mortality rate
due to an existing epidemic.
3. • The average number of HS students who
drops from school.
• The most requested song in the radio for the
month.
• The effectivity of a new brand of detergent
• …… we are concerned with the data that
relate to statistics.
4. • Statistics is an essential research tool.
• Data and findings obtained from research are
organized, summarized and analyzed using
statistical procedures.
5. What is statistics?
• Is a scientific body of knowledge that deals with the
collection, organization or presentation, analysis and
interpretation of data.
• Procedures or steps:
1. collection
2. organization or presentation
3. analysis
4. interpretation
6. Why do we need to study statistics? Is it
important in our lives?
• It certainly is, because statistics has many applications in
various disciplines and in real life.
• In business – a business firm collects and gathers data or
information from everyday operations.
• In Education – through statistical tool, a teacher can
determine the effectiveness of a particular teaching method
by analyzing test scores obtained by their students.
• In Psychology- Psychologist are able to interpret meaningful
aptitude test. IQ tests and other psychological tests using
statistical procedures or tools.
7. • In politics or government – public opinion and
election polls are commonly used to assess the
opinions or preferences of the public for issues or
candidates of interest.
• In entertainment – the most favorite actresses and
actors can be determined by using surveys.
8. Two Categories
Descriptive statistics – is a statistical procedure
concerned with describing the characteristics and
properties of a group of persons, places and things.
Inferential statistics – is a statistical procedures that
is used to draw inferences or information about the
properties and characteristics by a large group of
people, places, or things on the basis of the
information obtained from a small portion of a
large group.
9. Scales of measurement
1.Nominal scale – is used when we want to
distinguish one object from another for
identification purposes. We can only say that
one object is different from another, but the
amount of difference between them cannot be
determined. We cannot tell that one is better or
worse than the other. Gender. Nationality and
civil status are of nominal scale.
10. 2. Ordinal Scale – data are arranged in some
specified order or rank. When objects are
measured in this level, we can say that one is
better or greater than the other. But we cannot
tell how much more or how much less of the
characteristics one object has than the other.
The ranking of contestants in a beauty contest,
of siblings in the family, of honor students in the
class are of ordinal scale.
11. 3. Interval scale – if data are measured in the
interval level, we can say not only that one
object is greater or less than another, but we
can also specify the amount of difference.
To illustrate: suppose maria got 50 in a math
examinations while martha got 40. we can say
that maria got higher than martha by 10 points.
12. 4. Ratio Scale – the ratio level of measurement is
like the interval level. The only difference is that
the ratio level always starts from an absolute or
true zero point. We can say that one object is so
many times as large or as small as the other.
Suppose Mrs. Reyes weighs 50 Kg. while her
daughter weighs 25 kg. we can say that mrs reyes
is twice as heavy as her daughter. Thus weight is
an example of data measured in the ratio scale.
13. Ways of collecting or gathering data
1. The direct or interview method
2. The indirect or questionnaire method
3. The registration method
4. The experimental method
14. Sample Size
• In research, we seldom use the entire
population because of the COST and TIME
involved.
• Most researchers do not use the population in
their study, instead the sample which is a
small representative of a population is used.
• The Slovin’s formula is used.
15. Stratified Random sampling
• There are some instances whereby the
members of the population do not belong to
the same category, class or group.
• Comes from the root word strata which means
groups or categories ( singular form is
stratum). When we use this method, we are
actually dividing the elements of a population
into different categories, and then the sample
are drawn or selected proportionally.
16. • Frequency distribution table
• Relative frequency distribution
• Cumulative frequency distribution
• Graphical method:
- bar chart
- histogram
- frequency polygon
- pie chart
- ogive
17. Measures of central tendency
• Mean
• Median
• Mode
ungrouped data
grouped data
19. What functions do statistics perform in
research?
1. Statistical methods help the researcher in
making his research design, particularly in
experimental research. Statistical methods
are always involved in planning a research
project because in some way statistics directs
the researcher how to gather his data.
20. 2. Statistical techniques help the researcher in
determining the validity and reliability of his
research instruments. Data gathered with
instruments that are not valid and reliable are
almost useless and so the researcher must have
to be sure that his instruments are valid and
reliable. Statistics helps him in doing this.
21. 3. statistics are used to test the hypothesis,
whether his hypothesis are to be accepted or to
be rejected.
4. Statistical treatment give meaning and
interpretation to data.
22. Guidelines in the selection and application of
statistical procedures
1. Data should be organized using any or all of the
following depending upon what is desired to be
known or what is to be computed. (tabulation
table, arrangement of scores, class (grouped)
frequency distribution.
2. When certain proportions of the population based
on a certain variables such as age, height, income,
etc. are desired to be known, frequency counts
with their frequency percent's may be used.
23. 3. When the typical, normal or average is desired to be
known, the measures of central tendency such as the
mean, median, or the mode may be computed and
used.
4. When variables being studied are abstract or
continuous such that they cannot be counted
individually such as adequacy, efficiency, excellence,
extent, seriousness ( of problems) and the like, the
weighted mean may be computed and used if the
average is desired to be known.
24. 5. When the variability of the population is
desired to be known, the measures of variability
such as the range, variance and standard
deviation may be computed and used