Collecting data - EdexcelData collection sheets

Many companies and organisations collect data to improve their information and products. Skills in collecting data can make this process more efficient and reliable.

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Data collection sheets

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A data collection sheet can be used to collect and organise .

A data collection sheet has three columns. The first column contains the different possible data values. The second column is for a tally so that the data can be counted as you go along. The third column is for the total frequency for each data value.

Example

Collecting data on the colour of cars.

Colour of carTallyFrequency
White
Black
Grey
Red
Other
Colour of carWhite
Tally
Frequency
Colour of carBlack
Tally
Frequency
Colour of carGrey
Tally
Frequency
Colour of carRed
Tally
Frequency
Colour of carOther
Tally
Frequency
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