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01 - Statistic With Computer Application - Introduction

This document outlines the key aspects of statistics according to Christopher J. Delino, PhD from Our Lady of Fatima University. It defines statistics as a branch of science dealing with 5 processes: 1) identifying the problem, 2) collecting data, 3) presenting data, 4) analyzing data, and 5) interpreting data. It provides examples of different data types and levels of measurement. Tables are included to demonstrate analyzing smoking rates by gender and interpreting the results.

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01 - Statistic With Computer Application - Introduction

This document outlines the key aspects of statistics according to Christopher J. Delino, PhD from Our Lady of Fatima University. It defines statistics as a branch of science dealing with 5 processes: 1) identifying the problem, 2) collecting data, 3) presenting data, 4) analyzing data, and 5) interpreting data. It provides examples of different data types and levels of measurement. Tables are included to demonstrate analyzing smoking rates by gender and interpreting the results.

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Christopher J.

Delino, PhD
Department of Education and Teaching
Graduate School Department
Our Lady of Fatima University
 Mission:

◦ To improve man as man by


developing individuals through a
legacy of excellence education
and compassionate value
formation.
 Scientific Calculator (Either electronic,
computerized, or graphical)

 Extra Paper (yellow paper)

 Laptop / Notebook * (MSExcel - the latest


version)
 Exams ( Midterm & Finals) – 45%

 Class Standing (Participation, Quizzes, &


Assignments) – 40%

 Attendance – 10 %

 Research/Seminar – 5%

 Passing Mark is 85% = 2.00


Introduction
Statistics, Its Definition
◦ 1. Identification of the problem
◦ 2. Collection of data
- refers to the different
methods and techniques of
gathering data.
◦It refers to any
information concerning
to a population or
sample
◦1. Primary Data
 Examples. Interview, registration,
experiment, questionnaire, etc.

◦2. Secondary Data


 Examples. book, journal,
newspaper, thesis, dissertation, etc.
◦1. Independent Data
 refers to any controlling data

◦2. Dependent Data


 refers to any data that is affected by
the controlling data
◦1. Qualitative Data
Uses categories or attributes that are
distinguished by some nonnumeric
characteristics.

◦2. Quantitative Data


 consist of numbers representing
counts or measurements
◦1. Discrete Data
 quantitative data which can assume a
finite or countable number of values.
Cannot be represented by fractions
or decimals.

◦2. Continuous Data


 quantitative data which can assume
an infinity or many possible values
corresponding to a point on a line
interval
◦1. Nominal
 Data that consist of names, label or
categories commonly used number
to categorize data.

◦2. Ordinal
 measurement which deal with
order and rank.
◦3. Interval
 It does not have a true-zero
value starting point.
◦4. Ratio
 A modified interval level which
includes zero as a starting
point.
◦ 3. Presentation of data
- refers to the tabulation
and organization of data in
tables, graphs, and charts.
 Textual Form, Tabular Form, Graphical Form
◦ 4. Analysis of data
- the process of deriving
relevant information from the
gathered data through the
different statistical tools
Table 1
Frequency Distribution of Smokers in Hogwarts University in
Terms of Gender
Gender Frequency Percentage Rank
(f) (%)
Male 13 26% 2

Female 37 74% 1

Total 50 100%

Analysis: Table 1 presents the frequency distribution of


smokers in Hogwarts University in term of gender. Based on
the table above almost three-fourths of the respondents who
smoke are females and ranks first, while the remaining 26%
are males. Moreover, it is very evident that the majority of
smokers in Hogwarts University are females.
◦ 5. Interpretation of data
- refers to the task of
drawing conclusions from the
analyzed data.
Table 1
Frequency Distribution of Smokers in Hogwarts University in
Terms of Gender
Gender Frequency Percentage Rank
(f) (%)
Male 13 26% 2

female 37 74% 1

Total 50 100%

Interpretation: With these limited data it is implied that females


have a greater probability of lung diseases such as lung
cancer, emphysema, and tuberculosis to name three.
◦ 1. Identification of
the problem
◦ 2. Collection of data
◦ 3. Presentation of
data
◦ 4. Analysis of data
◦ 5. Interpretation of
data
What is Statistics?
It is a branch of science that
deals with the identification of
the problem, collection,
presentation, analysis, and
interpretation of data.

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