SIMPLIFIED SELF-LEARNING MODULE IN MATHEMATICS 7

Quarter 4/ Week 2/_______________________

Name: __________________________________ Grade and Section: ____________

School: _______________________________________ LRN: ___________________
Subject Teacher: ________________________________Score: ___________________

I. Objective:
At the end of the module, the learners will be able to:
a. identify methods to gather statistical data. (M7SPIVb-1)

II. Subject Matter:

Basic Statistics: Gathering Statistical Data

III. Learning Resources:

Learner’s Module: Grade 7 Learner’s Module pp .123-127
Media/Internet Sources: Grade 7 Learning Module in MATH (slideshare.net)

IV. Procedure / Learning Activities:

A. Review/Activating Prior Knowledge

Directions: Identify each of the following as qualitative (attribute) or quantitative

(numerical) data.
____________1. number of appliances owned by a family
____________2. the books borrowed by grade 7 students from the library
____________3. the temperature in Kidapawan City this March
____________4. the brand of covid vaccine accepted by DOH
____________5. the number of frontliners vaccinated
____________6. number of books in the library
____________7. total number of grade 7 learners in your school
____________8. the amount allotted to the affected citizens
____________9. the status of students who are not answering modules
____________10. the grade of students who are religiously answering their module

Activity #1
Directions: Identify the information or Data being shown by the picture below. Just put the
LETTER that corresponds to your answer in the box.
GENDER OCCUPATION PHONE BRAND of STREET
NUMBER SOAP NUMBER
B. Concept Formation

The first step in any inquiry (investigation) is the collection of data. The data
may be collected for the whole population or for a sample only. It is mostly collected
on a sample basis. Collecting data is very difficult job. The enumerator or investigator
is the well-trained individual who collects the statistical data. The respondents are the
persons from whom the information is collected.

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

1. The Direct or • Is one of the most
Interview effective methods of
Method collecting data. The
enumerator talks to the
subject personally. We
can get the data through
a series of question
asked from the subject of
the interview.
Example: We can determine the
phone number of a person by
making an interview.
2. Indirect or • Data is collected through
Questionnaire the use of
Method questionnaires. These
questionnaires may be
sent through the postal
or electronic mail.
Example: We can determine
the Street numbers of the
people in different countries
through email.
3. Observation • We can determine the
Method occupation of the people
riding in a bus by simply
observing their attire, this
method is with the aid of
the senses

4. Registration • Data are acquired from

Method private and government
agencies. We can
determine the number of
males and females
enrolled at a particular
school by simply
checking the details in
the registrar’s office.

5. Experimentation •Data is usually gathered

Method through experiments in
laboratories and
classrooms.
Example: to determine the
 hardest brand of soap, we
should conduct an experiment.

Activity #2
Directions: Complete the table below by gathering the needed data. Look around your area,
either at your own flower garden or at your neighbor’s flower garden. Remember
to ask permission before conducting the activity.

DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF FLOWERING PLANTS IN THE GARDEN

Name of the Plant Qualitative Data Quantitaive Data Frequency
(List at least 5 (List at least 3 (Using a ruler, (count how many
flowering plants qualities of each plant measure the height of plants of the
present in the , color, structure, etc.) the plant in same kind is
garden) centimeters (cm)) present in the
garden)
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Guide Questions:
1. What is the difference between a qualitative data and a quantitative data?
2. What method/s of gathering data did you use in the activity?

Criteria:
Completeness of Data collected 15 points
Accuracy of the method used 15 points
Creativity on the questionnaire 10 points
Originality of the topic chosen 10 points
Total 50 points

V. Assessment
Direction: Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer from the given
choices.

1. This type of data is descriptive and conceptual. It can be categorized based on traits
and characteristics.
a. Quantitative Data c. Rational Data
b. Qualitative Data d. Interval Data
2. What do you call a data type that is statistically and typically structured in nature and
is measured using numbers and values, making it a more suitable candidate for data
analysis?
a. Quantitative Data c. Rational Data
b. Qualitative Data d. Variable Data
 3. What do you call a method of data collection where data is collected through the use
of questionnaires and these questionnaires may be sent through the postal or
electronic mail?
a. Observation Method c. Indirect Method
b. Direct Method d. Registration Method
4. It is one of the most effective methods of collecting data. The enumerator talks to the
subject personally. We can get the data through a series of questions asked from the
subject of the interview.
a. Observation Method c. Indirect Method
b. Direct Method d. Registration Method
5. Which method of collecting data will you use if you are going to investigate the
number of days it takes for a seed to have grown into a plant?
a. Direct Method c. Observation Method
b. Indirect Method d. Experimental Method
6. Which among the following is NOTa characteristic of quality data?
a. Accuracy and Precision c. Reliability and Consistency
b. Legitimacy and Validity d. Subjective and Preference
7. Which among the following is NOT a charcteristic of a good questionnaire?
a. The questionnaire should be concerned with specific and relevant topic.
b. The questionnaire should accommodate vast topics.
c. The language used should be easy and simple.
d. The questions should be in analytical form.
8. What do you call the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of
interest, in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated
research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes?
a. Data collection c. Data Organization
b. Data Analysis d. Data Presentation
9. Which among the following is an example of a qualitative data?
a. Number of appliances in the house
b. Length of the wire needed for electrical installation
c. type of ink used in refilling the printer
d. distance from home to school.
10. Mr. Edmond wants to gather the data on the reasons why some of the students are
not actively participating in sports activities of the school. What method of data
collection should he use?
a. Observation Method c. Indirect Method
b. Direct Method d. Registration Method

ANSWER KEY