To analyze survey results in Year 10 Mathematics, especially when looking at data, it’s important to follow clear steps. Here’s an easy guide:

1. Data Collection

• Surveys: Use questionnaires to collect information. Make sure to have enough people answer—aim for at least 30 participants.
• Types of Questions:
  • Closed-ended: These are questions with fixed answers, like multiple-choice (for example, 60% chose option A).
  • Open-ended: These let people give detailed answers.

2. Data Organization

• Categorization: Group the data into meaningful sections (like age or preferences).
• Frequency Tables: Make tables to show how often each answer appears.

3. Statistical Analysis

• Measures of Central Tendency:
  • Mean: This is the average score. You find it by adding up all the scores and dividing by how many scores there are.
  • Median: This is the middle value when you line all the scores up in order.
  • Mode: This is the answer that shows up the most.
• Measures of Spread:
  • Range: This tells you the difference between the highest and lowest values.
  • Standard Deviation: This shows how much the scores vary from the average.

4. Visualization

• Charts and Graphs: Use bar charts, pie charts, or histograms to make your data easier to understand. For example, a pie chart can show that 40% of people chose option B.

By following these steps to collect, organize, analyze, and visualize the data, students can trust the conclusions they draw from their survey results.