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Third Quarterly Examination: Final Pointers

Grade 8
I. Z – Score
A. Normal Distribution
B. Skewness
C. Kurtosis
II. Questionnaire
A. Business Letter
III. Nature of Research
A. Purpose/ Goals of Research
B. Characteristics if Research
C. Ethics in Conducting Research
D. General Research Process
IV. Part of a Research Paper
V. Research Title Making
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Third Quarterly Examination: Test Questions
STATISTICS-Grade 8
Name:__________________________________________________________________________Date:_________________Score:___________

I. Z – SCORE
KNOWLEDGE: MULTIPLE CHOICE
Instruction/s: Read each statement carefully. Choose and write the letter of the correct answer on the line before
the number (25 points).
1. These tell the position of a value relative to the other observations in a data set.
a. Measure of Position
b. Standard Score
c. Quartiles
2. It measures the distance between an observation, and the mean, measured in units of standards
deviation.
a. Kurtosis
b. Z-scores
c. Distribution
3. It identifies the rank or position occupied by a data from an array of data.
a. Quartiles
b. Standard Score
c. Platykurtic
4. It divides the score into 100 equal parts.
a. Quartile
b. Decile
c. Percentile
5. This is the most widely used measures of position.
a. Quartile
b. Decile
c. Percentile
6. It divides the scores into four equal parts.
a. Kurtosis
b. Quartile
c. Z-score
7. It divides the scores into ten equal parts.
a. Quartile
b. Decile
c. Percentile
8. It is the other term for Z-scores.
a. Kurtosis
b. Leptokurtic
c. Standard Score
9. It is the shape of frequency distribution where in the majority of the data values falls to the left of
the mean and clusters to the lower end of the distribution.
a. Positively Skewed Distribution
b. Negatively Skewed Distribution
c. Symmetrical Distribution
10. The data values are evenly distributed on both sides of the mean.
a. Positively Skewed Distribution
b. Negatively Skewed Distribution
c. Symmetrical Distribution
11. The majority of the data values falls to the right of the mean and clusters at the upper end of the
distribution.
a. Positively Skewed Distribution
b. Negatively Skewed Distribution
c. Symmetrical Distribution
12. It is used to describe the property of curves.
a. Kurtosis
b. Z-score
c. Standard score
13. These are the normal curves.
a. Leptokurtic
b. Mesokurtic
c. Platykurtic
14. These curves are more peak.
a. Leptokurtic
b. Mesokurtic
c. Platykurtic
15. These curves are flat-topped.
a. Leptokurtic
b. Mesokurtic
c. Platykurtic
16. What is the shape of the Normal Probability Distribution Curve?
a. Bell-shaped
 b. C-shaped
c. D-shaped
17. It is determined by the standard deviation of the distribution.
a. The peak of the curve.
b. The area of the curve.
c. The width of the curve.
18. It is a term for the degree of distribution from the symmetry exhibited by a frequency distribution.
a. Z-score
b. Skewness
c. Mode
19. Describe the shape of frequency distribution based on the figure shown below.

a. The majority of the data values falls to the left of the mean and clusters to the lower end of the
distribution.
b. The data values are evenly distributed on both sides of the mean.
c. The majority of the data values falls to the right of the mean and cluster at the upper end of the
distribution.
20. Which is true when the curve is right skewed?
a. The extremely large values will increase the value of the mean.
b. The values of the mean, median and the mode coincide.
c. Arithmetic mean will move the greatest distance from the mode.
21. If an IQ test has a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15, what is the Z-score for a 110 IQ?
a. -0.53
b. 0.66
̅̅̅̅
c. 1.66
22. Which of the following exam grades has a better relative position?
a. A grade of 56 on a test with 𝑋 = 50 and s = 4.
b. A grade of 70 on a test with 𝑋 = 75 and s = 3.
c. A grade of 75 on a test with 𝑋 = 75 and s = 5.
23. When the Z score is zero, what is its implication?
a. The score is above the mean.
b. The score is below the mean.
c. The score is the same as the mean.
24. Which among the Z score locate the raw score within a sample?
a. x = 40 , 𝜎 = 8 , 𝜇 = 52
b. x = 36 , s = 6 , 𝑋 = 28
c. x = 82 , 𝜎 = 15 , 𝜇 = 75
25. Describe a negative Z-score.
a. The score is above the mean.
b. The score is below the mean.
c. The score is the same as the mean.

A. NORMAL DISTRIBUTION AND NORMAL CURVE

COMPREHENSION: OPEN-RESPONSE
Instruction/s: Read each sentence carefully. Write YES if it expresses a correct thought and NO if it is not on the line
before the number (10 points).
1. The normal distribution curve is bell-shaped.
2. The mean, median and mode are not equal and located at the center of the distribution.
3. The normal distribution curve is bimodal.
4. The curve is symmetrical about the mean.
5. The curve is continuous.
6. The curve touches the y-axis.
7. The total area under the normal distribution curve is equal to 1 or 100.
8. The shape and position of the normal distribution curve depends on two parameters, the
mean and the standard deviation.
9. The standard normal distribution is a normal distribution with a mean of O and a standard
deviation of 1.
10. The longer the standard deviation, the more dispersed or spread out the distribution
comes.

B. SKEWNESS
COMPREHENSION: MATCHING TYPE
Instruction/s: Read each situational phrases about skewness in Column A then find its correct relationship in Column
B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the line (5 points).
Column A
1. When the distribution is perfectly symmetrical,
2. When the curve is right skewed,
3. If the distribution is skewed to the left,
4. Arithmetic mean is most affected by extreme values,
5. The mode is not affected at all by unusual value,
Column B
 a. the extremely large values will increase the value of the mean.
b. the extreme cases will reduce the value of the mean.
c. therefore the greater the degree of skewness the greater the distance between the mean and the mode.
d. the values of the mean, median and the mode coincide.
e. it will move the greatest distance from the mode.

C. KURTOSIS
APPLICATION: OPEN-RESPONSE
Instruction/s: Draw the three types of kurtosis below then label it (5 points).
Rubric: 3 – correct labelling
2 – correct drawing
5 points

APPLICATION: PROBLEM SOLVING

C.1. Instruction/s: Answer the following completely and correctly (2 points each for a total of 10 points)
Rubric: 1 point – correct solution
1 point – correct answer
2 points each

a. Suppose we have the following observations:

12 13 54 56 25
Determine the following.
1. Mean (x)
2. Standard deviation
3. Skewness
4. Kurtosis
5. Excess Kurtosis

II. QUESTIONNAIRE
APPLICATION: OPEN-RESPONSE
Instruction/s: Read the following statements. Identify what type of questionnaire is being asked. Write A fro Structured
type and B for Unstructured type on the line (5 points).
1. It provides possible answers and respondents just have to select from them.
2. They do not provide options.
3. The respondents are free to give whatever answer they want.
4. Example of this type is “Open-ended questions.”
5. They are valuable method of collecting a wide range of information from a large number of individuals.

A. BUSINESS LETTER
APPLICATION: OPEN-RESPONSE
Instruction/s: Recall the different parts of a business letter then label the parts of the letter below. Write the correct
answer on the line (10 points).
ABC Corporation
JJ44 West Com Street
Blue Ridge, MN 05365
1234 – 576 – 8910
November 15, 2018 → 1.

James Smith
XYZ Corporation
New City, NC 21321 2.

Dear Jim: → 3.

We have heard great things about your organization’s program. ABC Corporation has an interest in exploring a
vendor relationship with XYZ. → 4.

We understand that XYZ has ratchet tools at 30% less than other vendors and that the quality and customer
support is above average. → 5.

Please call me at your earliest convenience to discuss a vendor relationship and see if we can come to a mutually
beneficial arrangement. I look forward to speak to you soon. → 6.

7. → 8.
 Jack Jones → 9.
Jack Jones
ABC Corporation 10.

III. NATURE OR RESEARCH

APPLICATION: OPEN-RESPONSE
Instruction/s: Read each statement carefully. Put a check mark (√) if it tells about research and a cross mark (x) if it
is not on the line before the number (5 points).
1. Research is the process of posing a research problem, gathering information, determining
relationships, and writing the paper.
2. Research doesn’t require you to think.
3. Research can be quantitative and qualitative.
4. Research is a formal, systematic application of the scientific method to the study of problems.
5. The research process is the similar to the process of scientific investigation.

A. PURPOSE/GOALS OF RESEARCH
ANALYSIS: TRUE OR FALSE
Instruction/s: Why do research? Write True if it is one of the goal or purpose of research and False if it is not on the line
before the number (5 points).
1. Establishments of new knowledge.
2. Test the validity of known theories and hypothesis.
3. Find solutions to real problems.
4. Test, modify and evaluate new existing knowledge.
5. Enhance understanding of the fantasy world.

B. CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH
ANALYSIS: MATCHING TYPE
Instruction/s: Read and analyze the following statements in Column A then find their correct term in Column B. Write
only the letters of the correct answer (5 points).
Column A
1. Research is based on direct experience or observation by the researcher.
2. Research is based on valid procedures and principles.
3. Research starts with a problem and ends with a problem.
4. Research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering data, whether historical, descriptive,
experimental and case study.
5. Research exhibits careful and precise judgment.
Column B
` a. Cyclical
b. Critical
c. Emperical
d. Logical
e. Analytical

C. ETHNICS IN CONDUCTING RESEARCH

SYNTHESIS: OPEN-RESPONSE
Instruction/s: Unscramble the letters to identify the term being asked by the given description. Write your answer
before each number (5 points).
1. AGELTLYT Know and obey relevant laws and institutional and government
policies.
2. LAMINA RACE Show proper respect and care for animals when using them in
research.
3. NOCIFNEDTIAYTIL Protect the privacy of the gathered data such as paper or grants
submitted for publication, personnel or patient records, etc.
4. NEPONESS Share data, results, ideas, tools, resources and being opened to
criticism and new ideas.
5. JEBOCVIITYT Strive to avoid bias in experimental design, data analysis, data
interpretation, peer view, personnel decisions, grant writing, and other
aspects of research.
 D. GENERAL RESEARCH PROCESS
SYNTHESIS: OPEN-RESPONSE
Instruction/s: Fill in the graphic organizer below to show the correct flow of conducting a research (5 points).
1. 2. 3.
1Review the Research
literature Design

4. 5.

IV. PARTS OF A RESEARCH PAPER

SYNTHESIS: OPEN-RESPONSE
Instruction/s: Enumerate the Nine Basic Parts of a Research Paper according to https://bohatala.com (9 points).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

V. RESEARCH TITLE MAKING

EVALUATION: OPEN-RESPONSE
Instruction/s: Enumerate Six Tips on choosing a research paper title (6 points)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Prepared by: Mentor Jeff

Good luck and God bless!
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Third Quarterly Examination: Answer Key
STATISTICS-Grade 8
Prepared by: Mentor Jeff

I. 25 points
1. a
2. b
3. a
4. c
5. a
6. b
7. b
8. c
9. a
10. c
11. b
12. a
13. b
14. a
15. c
16. a
17. c
18. b
19. c
20. a
21. b
22. a
23. c
24. b
25. b
A. 10 points
1. YES
2. NO
3. NO
4. YES
5. YES
6. NO
7. YES
8. YES
9. YES
10. YES
B. 5 points
1. d
2. a
3. b
4. e
5. c
C. 5 points

(Graph for scanning)

C.1. 10 points
1. Mean
X = (12 + 13 + 54 + 56 + 25)
5
= 160
5
= 32
2. Standard deviation
S2 = { (12 – 32)2 + (13 – 32)2 + (54 – 32)2 + (56 – 32)2 + (25 – 32)2 }
5
= 374
= 372 ½
= 19.34
3. Skewness
Sk = { Σ (X𝜄 – X)3 } / s3 * 1/n
= { (12 – 32)3 + (13 – 32)3 + (54 – 32)3 + (56 – 32)3 + (25 – 32)3 } / 19.343 * 1/5
= ( - 8000 – 6859 …)/ 7233.309 * 1/5
= 0. 256
4. Kurtosis
SKr = {Σ (X𝜄 – X)4} x 1/5
S4
Skr = {(12 – 32)4 + … + (25 – 32)4 } / 19.344 * 1/5
= (160,000 + … 2401) / 139902.63 * 1/5
= 1. 228
5. Excess Kurtosis
Excess Kurtosis = Skr – 3
 Excess Kurtosis = 1. 228 – 3
= - 1. 772
platykurtic distribution
II. 5 points
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. A
A. 10 points
1. Date
2. Inside Address
3. Salutation
4. Introduction
5. Body of the Letter
6. Closing
7. Sincerely, / Yours Truly
8. Complementary Closing
9. Signature
10. Return Address
III. 5 points
1. √
2. x
3. √
4. √
5. √
A. 5 points
1. T
2. T
3. T
4. T
5. F
B. 5 points
1. c
2. d
3. a
4. e
5. b
C. 5 points
1. LEGALITY
2. ANIMAL CARE
3. CONFIDENTIALITY
4. OPENNESS
5. OBJECTIVITY
D. 5 points
1. Define Research Problem
2. Formulate Hypothesis
3. Collect/ Gather Information
4. Analyze Data
5. Interpret and Report
IV. 9 points
1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Introduction
4. Literature Review
5. Methods
6. Results
7. Discussion
8. Acknowledgement
9. References
V. 6 points
1. Make sure your research title describes the topic, the method, the sample, and the results of the study.
2. Avoid unnecessary words and jargons.
3. Make sure your title is between 15 words in length.
4. Use words that create a positive impression and stimulate reader interest.
5. May reveal the paper will be organized.
6. Avoid using abbreviations.