PART IV

In this technique, data are collected in a scientific way that involves taking measurements in a controlled setting.

• Observation

• Survey

• Experiment

• Documentary Analysis

It takes place in an uncontrolled setting and gives a more realistic report of what is happening.

• Survey

• Content Analysis

• Experiment

• Observation

It is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to determine its effect on the other.

• dependent variable

• control variable

• independent variable

• extraneous variable

It is a face-to-face encounter with the participants.

• interview

• experiment

• questionnaire

• conference

Which is the best data collecting method that should be used if a student wants to know the average household income in Manila?

• experimental

• simulation

• participant observation

• survey

Methods of Collecting

The data and information gathered and stored by the individuals and institutions, whether private or government are made available to the researchers.

• Interview

• Questionnaire

• Observation

• Document

Determine the sampling method:

A psychologist is studying the sleep patterns of 4000 students at her university. She assigns each student a number and selects the sample by choosing every 50th number

• Stratified

• Cluster

• Convenience

• Systematic

The principal asks students at one lunch table about the quality of food.

• Stratified

• Cluster

• Convenience

• Systematic

Identify what type of data is gathered in each situation:

Vegetables planted by Grade 7 learners in their home gardens.

• Qualitative Data

• Quantitative Data

Classify the data according to measurement / levels of data.

Nominal, Ordinal,Interval, Ratio.

ID number

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Interval

• Ratio