Data Collection and Analysis Concepts

This video tutorial by EAS p guides students through the process of conducting a Social Studies SPA, an investigation into social issues in their school or community. It outlines 12 steps, including identifying social issues, formulating a problem statement, selecting a research area, choosing a method of investigation, collecting and presenting data, analyzing findings, and making recommendations. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of thorough data analysis and provides guidance on creating an action plan to address the identified social issue.

What is the primary focus of a Social Studies SPA?

• Investigating a social issue in school or community

• Investigating a historical event

• Exploring a scientific phenomenon

• Studying a literary work

What should a problem statement include?

• A detailed conclusion

• Two variables

• A list of resources

• A summary of findings

Which method is commonly chosen by students for data collection?

• Experiment

• Questionnaire

• Observation

• Interview

What is essential to include in the procedures used to collect data?

• The date investigation began and ended

• The hypothesis

• The final report

• The list of references

What is the purpose of creating diagrams in the presentation of data?

• To summarize the entire research

• To represent different questions important to the investigation

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To list all the variables

What should be determined during the analysis and interpretation of data?

• The historical context

• The mean, median, and mode of responses

• The list of participants

• The budget of the project

What should be included in the findings section?

• A detailed literature review

• A summary of the introduction

• A list of all references

• A list of three things discovered during the investigation

What is required in the recommendations and implementation strategy?

• Two recommendations and an action plan

• A summary of the problem statement

• A detailed budget

• A list of all data sources

What is the final step in completing a Social Studies SPA?

• Presenting the findings to the class

• Submitting the report

• Including four specific elements

• Conducting a peer review

What is the role of the action plan in the recommendations section?

• To list all the variables

• To provide a timeline and implementation details

• To summarize the research

• To offer a detailed conclusion