Research Methods Practice Exercise (4

Research Methods Practice Exercise (4)

1. Charts and graphs are not presentation devices [TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN] 2. Bar chart: comparisons, categories of data [TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN] 3. Line graph: display trends over time [TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN] 4. Pie chart: show percentages or proportional share [TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN] 5. Tables are the Simplest way to summarize data [TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN] 6. In Tables Data are presented as absolute numbers or percentages [TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN] 7. Interpreting data adds meaning to data/information by making connections and comparisons and exploring causes and consequences [TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN] 8. Tables – can display a large amount of data [TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN] 9. Graphs/charts – visual, easier to detect patterns [TRUE, FALSE, NOT GIVEN] 10. Draw a Label the components of your graph. 11. What do you do to your data after collecting them through questionnaire? 12. Explain the term ‘presentation’ with respect to data. 13. Mention three (3) presentation devices, listing the advantages and disadvantages in using any two (2) of them. 14. Use the right presentation device (table, graph/chart) for the right data. Explain. 15. What data presentation device would usually employ the Likert scale? 16. What does it mean to interpret data presented. 17. Explain the major difference between questionnaire and interview guide. 18. How do researchers interpret the following: (a) frequency distribution table , (b) statistical tests (correlation analysis), and (c) Likert scale. 19. Draw and Label the components of a tabular presentation of data. 20. Draw and Label the components of a graph.