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Conduct a survey on a question of your choice, preferably with quick answers from respondents, and collect data from at least 20 participants. Create a table to display the survey results and then develop an APA-formatted figure and table to visually represent the data. The focus is on practicing APA formatting in presenting survey results, including appropriate labels, notes, and formatting for figures and tables. You may use any software and type of visual (pie chart, bar graph, etc.) that suits your data, but ensure it follows APA guidelines as outlined in Chapter 7 of the APA manual, and specifically review pages 207 and 235 for formatting details. The objective is to produce a clear, correctly formatted visual that effectively communicates your survey findings. The core task is to practice APA formatting and presentation, not the complexity of the data collection process.

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The purpose of this assignment is to develop skills in designing and presenting survey data using APA format, focusing on proper visual and tabular presentation techniques. Conducting a survey involves selecting a simple, quick-answer question to facilitate data collection from a minimum of 20 participants. This process allows for the development of skills in organizing data into tables and creating corresponding visual representations like pie charts or bar graphs.

To begin, choose a question that respondents can answer with minimal effort. Examples might include preferences among brands or simple behavioral choices such as favorite type of music or preferred mode of transportation. The goal is to gather clear, categorical data that can be easily visualized. Once data collection is complete, organize the responses into a structured table. For example, if the survey was about soda preferences, the table might show the number of participants preferring Coke, Pepsi, or RC in a format similar to:

Participant | Coke | Pepsi | RC


--- | --- | --- | ---


1 | X | | 


2 | | X | 


... | ... | ... | ...


20 | | | X

This table summarizes the raw data, which can then be translated into an APA-formatted figure. The figure could be a pie chart, bar graph, or other appropriate graphic, created using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, or any charting tool. When constructing the figure, ensure that it has a descriptive figure number and title following APA style. For example:

Figure 1. Popular Soda Preferences among 20 Participants

Note: This figure shows the distribution of soda preferences (Coke, Pepsi, RC) based on survey responses from 20 individuals. The data illustrates that 12 participants preferred Coke, 7 preferred Pepsi, and 1 preferred RC.

In APA format, ensure that the figure label, title, and note are formatted correctly, with the note providing any clarifying details necessary for understanding the figure without referencing the text. The legend and labels on the chart should be clear and legible.

Similarly, the data should be presented in a table following APA style guidelines. For example:

Table 1

Soda Preference Survey Results (n=20)

Preference Number of Participants
Coke 12
Pepsi 7
RC 1

Use APA formatting for all elements, including the table title and notes. The goal is to produce a visually appealing, clear presentation of your data that adheres strictly to APA standards.

References

  • American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
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  • APA Style. (2023). Formatting Tables. https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/tables
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