Writing_Report_from_Questionnaire_Data.pptx

Writing_Report_from_Questionnaire_Data

1. Writing a Report from Questionnaire Data Objective: - Learn to analyze questionnaire results - Translate numbers and percentages into written form - Organize findings into a clear report

2. Steps in Writing a Report 1. Collect Data – Conduct the questionnaire 2. Organize Data – Use tables or charts 3. Analyze Data – Identify trends or key results 4. Write the Report – Explain what the data means

3. Structure of a Report 1. Title Page – Title, name, date, course 2. Introduction – Purpose of the questionnaire 3. Findings (Results) – Describe data using words and percentages 4. Discussion – Interpret and explain results 5. Conclusion – Summarize main points

4. Language for Reporting Statistics 1. Describing Increase/Decrease The number of respondents who agreed increased by 20% . The percentage of students preferring online learning rose sharply from 40% to 65% . The rate of participation dropped slightly after the midterm exam. There was a steady growth in students who reported being satisfied. The figures declined gradually over the semester . 2. Talking About Majority/Minority The majority of participants believed that... A large proportion of respondents supported the idea. Almost three-quarters (74%) said they were satisfied with the course. Only a small minority (8%) disagreed with the statement. Very few students (around 5%) expressed no opinion . 3. Using Fractions and Quantities Half of the students reported that they prefer teamwork. One-third of participants mentioned they use social media daily. A quarter of the respondents were unsure about their answers. Nearly all the students (about 95%) completed the survey. More than two-thirds of the respondents agreed with the statement .

5. Language for Reporting Statistics 4. Making Comparisons More students preferred TikTok than Instagram. Fewer males than females reported interest in reading news online. Twice as many respondents chose option A compared to option B. The percentage of users on YouTube is slightly lower than those on Instagram. Both males and females showed similar trends in their responses . 5. Describing Trends and Patterns The percentage remained stable throughout the semester. The figures fluctuated slightly during the survey period. There was a noticeable upward trend in positive responses. The results peaked in the final stage of the study. The proportion fell to its lowest point in March . 6. Interpreting Results This result indicates that... The findings suggest that... These percentages highlight a strong preference for... The data reveals a growing interest in... It can be inferred that most students...

6. Example: Translating Data into Words Data: 60% prefer studying online 30% prefer face-to-face 10% are unsure Written Form: The results show that a clear majority of students (60%) prefer studying online, while nearly one-third (30%) still favor face-to-face classes. Only a small percentage (10%) were undecided.

7. Example: Findings Paragraph According to the survey results, 70% of students study more effectively at night. In contrast, 20% preferred morning study sessions, and only 10% said they study best in the afternoon. These results indicate that most students are evening learners who may benefit from flexible schedules.

8. Practice Activity Platform Percentage Gender Trend Age Group Most Active Instagram 40% Mostly female (60%) 18–21 years old TikTok 30% Balanced (50/50) 18–20 years old YouTube 20% Mostly male (65%) 22–25 years old Twitter (X) 5% Mostly male (70%) 23–25 years old Others (Snapchat, Threads, etc.) 5% Mixed 18–25 years old

9. Practice Activity The survey results show that Instagram is the most preferred social media platform , chosen by 40% of respondents , especially among females and younger users aged 18 to 21. TikTok follows closely with 30% , appealing equally to both male and female users in the same age group. YouTube ranks third at 20% , with a stronger preference among males aged 22 to 25. Only 5% of participants reported using Twitter , mainly older university students. Another 5% mentioned using other platforms such as Snapchat and Threads . Overall, these results suggest that image- and video-based platforms dominate students’ online activities, while text-based platforms are becoming less popular.

10. Practice Activity Question: When do you usually study most effectively ? Option Percentage At night 55% In the morning 25% In the afternoon 15% I don’t have a fixed time 5% “More than half of the students (55%) said they study most effectively at night, while only a small minority (5%) reported that they have no fixed study time.”

11. Practice Activity Question: How often do you use social media for studying or research ? Option Percentage Always 20% Often 40% Sometimes 25% Rarely 10% Never 5% “Nearly two-thirds of students (60%) reported using social media regularly for study, indicating a strong shift toward online learning tools.”

12. Practice Activity Question: Which learning mode do you prefer ? Option 2023 2024 2025 Online 30% 45% 50% In-person 50% 40% 35% Hybrid 20% 15% 15% “The percentage of students preferring online learning rose sharply from 30% in 2023 to 50% in 2025, while in-person preference dropped steadily by 15 percentage points.”

13. Practice Activity Question: How many hours per day do you spend using your phone or computer ? Option Percentage Less than 2 hours 10% 2–4 hours 25% 5–7 hours 40% More than 7 hours 25% “Almost two-thirds of the students (65%) spend more than five hours daily on their devices, suggesting heavy digital dependence among respondents.”