Statistics 7

Quarter 4
Module 3
Gathering Statistical
Data
Enriched Mathematics – Grade 7
Quarter 4 – Module 3 : Gathering Statistical Data
First Edition, 2020

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Statistics 7
Quarter 4
Module 3
Gathering Statistical Data
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Enriched Mathematics Grade 7 Self-Learning Module on

Gathering Statistical Data !
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by
educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or
facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum
while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
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For the learner:

Welcome to the Enriched Mathematics Self- Learning Module on Gathering

Statistical Data !

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that you understand from the previous lesson.

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Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform.

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applications of the lessons.

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learning competency.

Posttest - This will measure how much you have learned from
the entire module. Ito po ang parts ng module
 EXPECTATION
1. Differentiate the methods of gathering data.
2. Identify what method is used in a given situation.
3. Gather statistical data.

PRETEST

Directions: Analyze the given questions below and choose only the letter of the
correct answer. Write your answer on the space provided.

___1.Which of the following is a method of gathering statistical data?

A. Observing the outcomes of events C. Sampling
B. Case study D. Action Research

___2.The barangay chairman wants to find the number of families who are greatly
affected by typhoon Yolanda. He collects data by giving them forms written with
questions. What type of data-gathering method does the barangay chairman use?
A. Conducting Surveys C. Reading Statistical Publications
B. Observing Outcomes D. Taking Measurements in experiments

___3.Which of the following set of data needs taking measurements in experiments

as a method of gathering data?
A. Total number of voters in the last 2010 election
B. Opinions of commuters about color-coding scheme
C. Actual volume of each pack of mango juice
D. Effectiveness of the new Secondary Curriculum

___4. In interview method to conduct survey, what do we call for a person supplying
the data?
A. Interviewer C. Interviewee
B. Subject D. Investigator

___5. A geometry teacher wants to find the grades in Algebra of his students. He
collects the data by checking their grades from the Class Record and report card.
What type of methods of gathering data does he use?
A. Conducting Surveys C. Taking Measurements in experiments
B. Observing outcomes D. Reading Statistical Publications
 RECAP

Directions: Answer the questions that follow. Write your answer on your notebook.
Write your answer on the space provided.

____________1. What type of data does consist of numbers that represent counts or
measurements?
____________2. What type of data does consist of nonnumeric characteristics?
____________3. What type of Quantitative data that results from either a finite
number of possible values or countable number of possible values as 0, or 1, or 2
and so on?
____________4. What type of quantitative data that result from infinitely many
possible values that can be associated with points on a continuous scale in such a
way that there are no gaps or interruptions?
____________5. If the set of data is about the grade of your group presentations in
MAPEH class and your teacher gave a rating of excellent, above average, average,
below average or poor, what level of measurement is use by your teacher?

LESSON

What is Data Gathering?

Data Gathering is defined as the procedure of collecting, measuring and
analyzing accurate facts or information using standard validated techniques.
Collection of data is an important part of Statistics. Data should be collected
in a manner that they are accurate and convenient to use.
Data is a collection of facts or information. They may be gathered by using
the following methods.

1. Conducting Surveys
In conducting Surveys, you may use interview method and the
questionnaire method.
The interview method is done when a person solicits information from
another person. The person collecting the data is called the interviewer, while the
individual furnishing the data is the interviewee.
The questionnaire method is advisable if the survey requires a series of
questions, which the interview method will be very slow to use.
Example: A restaurant Manager requests his /her customers to fill out this
survey to gather their satisfaction.

BLUE RIBBON RESTAURANT

COSTUMER SATISFACTION SURVEY
1. How would you rate our food?
Very Good Good Okay Bad
2. How would you rate our service?
Very Good Good Okay Bad
 Sometimes, interview and the questionnaire method combines, such as in
the Census. For example, the Local Government has to provide services or program
to the people of the town, a questionnaire must be prepared. At the same time,
during census the enumerators will conduct interviews to all residences who will be
recipients of the program or service.

2. Observing the Outcomes of Events

Observing the outcomes of events is usually used by behavioural scientist

who are primarily concerned with the behaviour of either an individual or a group
of individuals. The data are gathered either individually or collectively by means of
observation. The person who gathers the data is called the investigator or the
researcher while the person being observed is called the subject.

Example : You want to know the number of motor vehicles that passing along the
street near the school, so to gather the data you will observe it from 8:00 AM. to
9:00 AM.

3. Taking Measurements in Experiments

Taking Measurements in experiments are advised for the following

questions:
1. Will a fertilizer produce more rice?
2. Can sawdust be substituted for sand in the production of hollow blocks?
3. Is it possible to produce paper from the manure of cows?

Whenever you demand to measure in order to collect data in an experiments

this method is applied. Physicist and chemist make use of the experimentation in
gathering information.

Example :
You need to measure the needed mass ( in grams) of fertilizer , if they are
effective in producing more rice.
You need to measure the amount ( in kilograms)of sawdust in replaced to
sand in making hollow blocks.
You need to take measurements of chemicals ( in mL) needed in order to
convert manure of cows as a material for producing paper.

4. Reading Statistical Publication

Reading Statistical Publication is advised if you need to consult records or

history in order to gather data.

Example: The barangay administrator wants to find the number of families who are
greatly affected by the volcanic eruption from Taal Volcano. Since, the activity is
urgent, conducting survey will be very tedious to employ. Consulting to records or
publication is advisable to collect the information required.
 ACTIVITIES
Directions: Analyze the given questions. Write your answers only.

ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE!

DIRECTIONS: Match the items from Column A that corresponds to the items in
Column B. Write only the letter.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
___ 1. It is a collection of facts or information A. Conducting Surveys
___ 2. The person who gathers data using the B. Reading Statistical
observation method Publications
___ 3. The method used by physicist in collecting C. Taking measurements
data in experiments
___ 4. Data gathered using face to face interview D. Data
or written questionnaire E. investigator
___ 5. This method of gathering data is used F. Observer
when you need to consult records or history.

ACTIVITY 2: KEEP PRACTICING!

DIRECTIONS: Suggest a method to gather each set of data. Write your answer on
the space provided before the number.
_______________________1. Population of Rizal, Taguig, Quezon City
_______________________2. Effectiveness of the K to 12 Curriculum in UPNHS
_______________________3. Heights of the 20 applicants
_______________________4. Number of customers in a restaurant from 10:00 a.m. to
11:00 p.m.
_______________________5. Opinions of commuters about the color-coding scheme
_______________________6. Body temperature of the patient in Room 5
_______________________7. Favorite sports of the Grade 7 students
_______________________8. Total number of voters in the last 2010 election
_______________________9. Popularity of Korean Telenovelas
______________________10. Actual volume of each pack of mango juice

ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF

DIRECTIONS: Gather data about the different kinds of motor vehicle passing in
one direction along the street near your house during the space of one hour ( 1 hr).
Note: Observe safety in doing the activity, do it far from the road. Use 1 long bond
paper in performing the activity.

A. There are 5 kinds of vehicle selected: 1. Van 2. Taxis 3. Private cars 4. Tricycle
and 5. Motorcycles

Road: ______________________________________Date:______________________________
Time: From :_____________________To:______________
Vehicle Number of vehicles passing in 1 hour
Tally Frequency
Example: Tricycle IIII - I 6
1. Van
2. Taxis
3. private cars
4. tricycle
5. motorcycle (single)

B. Answer the following Guide Questions:

1. How many vehicles are passing along the road in 1 hour?
2. What vehicle has the least frequency?
3. What vehicle has the greatest frequency?
4. What method of gathering data is used in the activity?
5. To where and how the result of the collection of data will be useful in the future?

WRAP–UP

Remember this:
The first procedure in Statistics is gathering or collecting data. Here are the
ways of collecting sets of data:
1. Conducting Surveys. The interview method and the questionnaire
method can be used in conducting Surveys.
2. Observing the outcomes of Events. It is advised when the investigator
is concerned with the behavior of either an individual or a group of
individual. This is done my means of observation.
3. Taking Measurements in experiments. This is done when you need to
take the volume, temperature, distance , height and other quantities of
objects in order to answer the needed data in an experiment.
4. Reading Statistical Publications. This is advised when you need to
consult records or history.
 VALUING

Reflection: (Journal Writing)

In order to answer the problems in research, Statistics is employed.

The first step in answering the problem is to gather data. Without data,
there is no information to be organized, to be presented, to be analyzed and
to be interpreted. That’s why proper method and honest way of gathering of
data is a must because it leads to accurate results. It really starts in your
honesty. How HONEST can you be? In your journal write a short essay
about your Honesty, entitled: How Honest I can be? Write it on a clean
sheet of pad paper.

POSTTEST

DIRECTIONS: Read and analyze each question and write your answers on the
space provided before the number.

_____1. Which of the following method of gathering statistical data is used by

Behavioral Scientist?
A. Observing the outcomes of events C. Reading Publications
B. Taking Measurements in experiments D. Conducting Surveys
_____2. If you desire to recognize the popularity of Kpop Stars, what type of
gathering data method is accurate to employ?
A. Observing the outcomes of events C. Reading Publications
B. Taking Measurements in experiments D. Conducting Surveys
_____3. Which of the following set of data needs Reading Statistical Publication as
a method of gathering data?
A. Total number of voters in the last 2010 election
B. Opinions of commuters about color-coding scheme
C. Actual volume of each pack of mango juice
D. Effectiveness of the new Secondary Curriculum
_____4. In Observing the outcome of events, what do we call for a person being
observed?
A. Interviewer C. Interviewee
B. Subject D. Investigator
_____5. Jessa wanted to find whether a die was fair or biased. She tossed the die 60
times and recorded the results. What kind of data gathering method did Jessa use?
A. Conducting Surveys C. Taking Measurements in experiments
B. Observing outcomes D. Reading Statistical Publications
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REFERENCES
Your journal will be checked by
your teacher. 1. A 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. B
VALUING POSTTEST
A. The answers in the table may vary. 1. Reading Statistical Publication
B. 1. Answers may vary. 2. Conducting Surveys
2. Answers may vary. 3. Taking Measurements in experiments
3. Answers may vary. 4. Observing the outcomes of events
4. Observation of outcomes of events 5. Conducting Surveys
5. It will be useful for Safety, Peace and 6. Taking Measurements in experiments
Order of the Barangay. 7. Conducting Surveys
DPWH conduct this kind of method for 8. Reading Statistical Publications
determining the kind of road to be 9. Conducting Surveys
constructed in the certain area. 10. Taking measurements in experiments
ACTIVITY 3 ACTIVITY 2
1. D
1. Quantitative data 1. A
2. E
2. Qualitative data 2. A
3. C
3. Discrete data 3. C
4. A
4. Continuous data 4. C
5. B
5. Ordinal 5. D
ACTIVITY 1 RECAP PRETEST
KEY TO CORRECTION