Data Handling
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Data and its Frequency
Distribution
FAQs on Data
Handling
Question 1: What
is meant by data?
Answer: Data refers
to distinct pieces of information. Usually, the formatting of such information
takes place in a special way. People also use the word data in reference to
computer information. Strictly speaking, data happens to be the plural of the
word datum, a single piece of information.
Question 2: What
are the various types of data?
Answer: A the
highest level, the two types of data that exist are the quantitative data and
the qualitative data. Quantitative data can be divided further two types that
are continuous data and discrete data.
Question 3:
Explain the process of collecting data?
Answer: The process
of collecting data consists of the following steps:
·
Determination
of what information one intends to collect.
·
Set
a timeframe for the purpose of data collection.
·
Selecting
a data collection method.
·
Collection
of the data
·
Data
analysis
Question 3: What
are the various methods of collecting data?
Answer: The various
methods of collecting data are interview, schedule, questionnaire, observation,
projective techniques, and case study.
Question 4:
Differentiate between data and information?
Answer: Data refers to raw and unorganized facts. When proper structuring and organizing of data takes place, it is known as information.
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