ACTIVITY 6

DESCRIPTIVE MEASURES

WE can do it!
Compute for the Mean, standard deviation (SD) and
Qualitative Description (QD) of each of the statements. The mean
and SD will be based on the data in the separate file. The QD is
based on Table 1 on page 3. Statement 1 is done for you. Answer
the questions following the table.
PART I

(1-3)refer to students’ PERSONAL CONFIDENCE in learningstatistics MEAN SD QD

Highly
1. I am sure that I can learn Statistics. 4.33 1.09
Confident

4.27 1.26 Highly

2. I think I can handle difficult lessons in Statistics
Confident

4.6 0.97 Highly

3. I can get good grades in Statistics.
Confident

Highly
SUB-AVERAGE 4.4 1.11
Confident

(4-6) refer to the STUDENT’S PERCEPTION on Statistics as a Subject

4.57 0.90 Very

4. I think statistics is a worthwhile, necessary subject
Important

4.4 1.00 Very

5. I will use Statistics in many ways as a professional.
Important

4.17 1.12
6. I’ll need a good understanding of Statistics for my researchwork Important

Very
SUB-AVERAGE 4.38 1.01
Important

(7-9) refer to students’ ATTITUDES on the use of computer in Learning

4.53 1.01 Helps A Lot

7. Computer makes learning fun and easy.
In Learning
8. I think working with computers would be enjoyable and 4.3 1.12 Helps A Lot
stimulating. In Learning
4.33 1.09 Helps A Lot
9. Computers help a lot in learning.
In Learning
Helps A Lot
SUB-AVERAGE 4.39 1.07
In Learning
Note: for the SUB-AVERAGE, to compute for the MEAN and SD, the means of the 3
statements will serve as the data.
The lowest SD (value close to zero) shows that the respondents most agreed on
the statement
PART II
Answer the following questions

1. Based on the data, what can you say about the students’ confidence in
learning Statistics? Which among the three statements (1-3) they’d agree
most?

 According to the statistics, the statement "I can get good grades in
Statistics" had the greatest agreement among the three assertions
(1-3). It indicates that they are quite confident in their ability to
succeed in that subject in fact it is evident that students are highly
confident towards learning Statistics.

2. Based on the data, what can you say about the students’ perception in
learning Statistics? Which among the three statements (4 – 6) they’d agree
most?
 According on the collected data, the assertion that Statistics is a
worthwhile and necessary subject received the greatest agreement
among the three statements (4-6). In general, students perceived on
how important the subject in which most of them agreed to the
assertion “Statistics is a worthwhile, necessary subject”.

3. Based on the data, what can you say about the students’ Attitude in learning
Statistics? Which among the three statements (7 – 9) they’d agree most?

 According to the statistics, students have a positive outlook about the use of
computers supporting the fact that students prefer to use computers when learning
the subject since it provides ease and enjoyment while learning. Students agree
the most on statement number seven, "Computer makes learning pleasant and
simple," as demonstrated by the data.
 Table 1. Scoring range and Qualitative Description of the Confidence,
Perception and the Use of computer in learning Statistics

Scoring range Confidence in Perception on Attitudes on the

Learning Statistics as a Use of Computer
Statistics subject in Learning
(1-3) (4-6) (7-9)
1.00 – 1.79 – Not confident at all Not Important at all Does not help at all
Strongly Disagree

1.80 – 2.59 – Not Confident Not Important Does not help

Disagree

2.60 – 3.39 – Neutral Neutral Neutral

Neutral

3.40 – 4.19 – Confident Important Helps in learning

Agree

4.20 – 5.00 – Highly Confident Very Important Helps a lot in

Strongly Agree learning

5 – Strongly agree 3 – neutral 1 – strongly

disagree4 – agree 2 – disagree