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This document discusses various methods for sampling and data collection in statistics research. It describes questionnaire, interview, record, and observation methods. It also discusses potential problems like Hawthorne effects and halo bias that can impact data collection. The document outlines steps for analyzing data through nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio methods. It discusses quantitative and qualitative interpretation and communicating conclusions through explanation of results, conclusions, and recommendations. Methods of disseminating information include written forms like theses and books.

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This document discusses various methods for sampling and data collection in statistics research. It describes questionnaire, interview, record, and observation methods. It also discusses potential problems like Hawthorne effects and halo bias that can impact data collection. The document outlines steps for analyzing data through nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio methods. It discusses quantitative and qualitative interpretation and communicating conclusions through explanation of results, conclusions, and recommendations. Methods of disseminating information include written forms like theses and books.

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3/14/2019 Palmer Complete Edited Royal Pentagon | Sampling (Statistics) | Will And Testament

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o types :
 questionnaires – use of pen and paper method
• dichotomous – divided into two. Eg. true orfalse. Yes or no
• rating scale – poor 1, good 2, better 3, best 4
• multiple choice
 Interview – use of oral method of collection of data. Use of active
listening
• Structured – with checklist, formal talk, list of question
• Unstructured – informal talk, no pattern, anything goes
 records – pre existing data
 observation – use of ocular method using your senses
• participant observation
• non-participant observation
• Problems :
o Hawthorne’s effects
 The data you get from your sample is not
accurate.
 The sample has a problem
 Solution : double blind research – they
should not be conscious that they are being
studied
o Halo effect
 The researcher has a problem.
 He is manipulating the data collection.
 It is affected by special feelings/treatment
between the researcher and the sample.
• Analysis of Data
o part of research when the researcher is forming a body of knowledge out
of data collected for the purpose of affirming or denying your hypothesis
o Methods
 Nominal method
• get data by means of categories.
• eg. male, female, income
 Ordinal method – base on rank eg. mild, moderate, severe
 Interval
• base on the distance between 2 numerical values
• eg. BP – 150/100 – 120/80, wt, circumference, ht
 ratio – 3:10 children are malnourish
• Interpretation of Data
o 2 Methods
 quantitative method – base on numerical or graphical standards
 qualitative method – use of narrative words
• Communicating your conclusion
o Explaining the results of your work to the public
o Conclusion – final answer to your research
o Recommendation – suggestion to others
o Dissemination of Information
 Methods :
• thesis/book – written form

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