Maths survey report

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
FOUNDATION IN NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS (FNBE)
AUGUST 2015 (SEMESTER 2)
MATHEMATICS [MTH10304]
STATISTICS PROJECT
SURVEY REPORT
Lecturer: Ms Ann See Peng
Group members:
Loo Siah Mong (0321995)
Lee Fong Yen (0321976)
Soh Yong Zhou (0322123)
Melanie Soon Yu Xin (0322327)
Fiona Chiudzu (0322041)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
No Title Page Number
1. Introduction to the survey 3
2. Objectives of the survey 4
3. Methodology 5-6
4. Sample of survey form 7-8
5. Analysis 9-53
6. Conclusion 54-55
7. References 56
8. Appendix 57

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Introduction
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (A.D.H.D) is a condition that affects both
children and adults that are characterized by problems with attention, impulsivity and over
activity. Over the years, ADHD has been known by several terms, which are, ‘brain damaged
syndrome’, ‘minimal brain dysfunction (MBD), ‘attention deficit disorder’ and others. Being
the most common disorder, especially in America, the main sufferer of this disorder is likely
to be diagnosed in children. We have been approached by The Malaysian Health Ministry to
conduct a survey on the students of Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus. This survey has
been conducted through distribution of questionnaires after sufficient research has been made
on the disorder. The survey contains 15 multiple-choices A.D.H.D related questions and are
distributed equally among 125 male students and 125 female students. The collected data are
then organized and arranged into two different genders. After that, the data are analysed and
interpreted into chart diagrams where the percentage of understanding level related to
A.D.H.D between the genders can be determined. As the final step, all the data results
gathered are presented in an info graphic poster.

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Objectives
The main objective of this conducted survey is to evaluate the level of awareness on
the Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, A.D.H.D between both male and female students
of Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus. Not only that, this survey enables students to gain
extra knowledge as well as a better understanding about this disorder, such as the symptoms,
the causes and effects of A.D.H.D. All data and information collected are included in this
survey report to show the percentage of answer choices selected by each participant of the
survey. Therefore, this survey report has gave us an opportunity to apply different skills and
techniques in preparing a survey form, analysing data, interpreting data into chart- diagrams
and lastly drawing a conclusion through proper mathematical steps and statistical methodology.

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Methodology
In a group of 5, a survey was conducted from the 12th of October 2015 till the 15th of
October 2015. 250 survey forms were prepared in hard-copy form and equally divided into
50 pieces per group member. Each member was required to distribute the forms to 25 male
students and 25 female students around the campus. The areas where survey forms were
distributed includes the architectural studios, the library, classrooms and the open seating area
around the campus. The process of each student participating in the survey was photographed
as a proof to show that a survey was carried out.

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A.D.H.D SURVEY FORM
Personal details
NAME: __________________________ AGE: ____________ GENDER: MALE/ FEMALE
Please spare a few minutes of your time to answer some questions about A.D.H.D
disease. The information you provide, including your name and age, for this survey will
remain confidential and will be used solely for research purposes only.
1. Is the full abbreviation of A.D.H.D, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder?
 Yes
 No
2. Are there any differences between A.D.H.D and Attention Deficit Disorder?
 Yes
 No
3. What disorder is A.D.H.D?
 Psychiatric/Mental disorder
 Physical disorder
4. Is A.D.H.D genetic?
 Yes
 No
5. Is A.D.H.D infectious?
 Yes
 No
6. How many types of A.D.H.D diseases are there?
 1
 2
 3
7. Who can be diagnosed A.D.H.D?
 Children
 Adults
 Elementary School Kids
 All of the above

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8. Is A.D.H.D different in girls from in guys?
 Yes
 No
9. What are the symptoms of A.D.H.D?
 Inattention
 Impulsiveness
 Hyperactive
10. Do children and adults have the similar A.D.H.D. symptoms?
 Yes
 No
11. When does the symptoms for A.D.H.D normally occur?
 Childhood
 Old age
 Adulthood
12. What are the causes of A.D.H.D?
 Brain injury
 Environment exposure
 Premature deliver
13. How does A.D.H.D affect the sufferer of this disorder?
 Low-self-esteem
 Development of addictive disorders (e.g. drugs)
 Social Anxiety
14. Is there any cure for A.D.H.D?
 Yes
 No
15. Is A.D.H.D caused by bad parenting?
 Yes
 No

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TABULATION OF DATA
To organize the data, all answers from the survey forms were recorded in a table form. Data
were divided into 2 groups, which were male and female. For each group, every table
contains 4 sets of data. Every table represents one question. 1st, 2nd and the 3rd sets of data are
all recorded over 25 students, while the 4th set of data recorded is out of 50 students. The total
number of students for each option is calculated and recorded at the end of each table.
Female
1st
set/
25
2nd
set/
25
3rd
set/
25
4th
set/
50
Total
Yes 14 20 17 24 75
No 11 5 8 26 50
Yes 10 16 5 28 59
No 15 9 19 23 66
Psychiatric 6 18 5 25 54
Physical 19 7 19 26 71
Yes 11 11 10 20 52
No 14 14 14 31 73
Yes 8 5 6 9 28
No 17 20 18 42 97
1 7 7 7 10 31
2 15 14 12 16 56
3 3 4 5 26 38
Children 2 6 2 3 13
Adults 14 2 10 12 38
Elementary 6 3 0 8 17
All above 3 14 12 25 57
Yes 9 11 2 1 23
No 16 14 22 50 102

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Inattention 3 3 1 5 12
Impulsiveness 11 8 0 3 22
Hyperactive 10 6 4 6 26
All above 1 8 19 37 65
Yes 16 14 7 4 41
No 9 11 17 47 84
Childhood 5 12 0 16 33
Old Age 11 3 0 7 21
Adulthood 8 1 4 8 21
All above 1 9 20 20 50
Brain injury 11 3 0 3 17
Environment 9 3 2 3 17
Premature 2 5 1 13 21
All above 3 14 21 32 70
Self-esteem 7 1 0 4 12
Addictive 10 3 1 7 21
Anxiety 5 6 1 12 24
All above 3 15 22 28 68
Yes 6 7 11 9 33
No 19 18 13 42 92
Yes 7 5 0 5 17
No 18 20 24 46 108

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Male
Yes 21 21 15 26 83
No 4 4 9 25 42
Yes 10 17 5 11 43
No 15 8 19 40 82
Psychiatric 13 14 7 16 50
Physical 12 11 17 35 75
Yes 13 13 5 27 58
No 12 12 19 24 67
Yes 10 9 6 25 58
No 15 16 18 28 67
1 5 4 6 12 27
2 14 9 14 10 47
3 6 12 4 29 51
Children 5 1 1 14 21
Adults 8 1 12 3 24
Elementary 4 4 1 6 15
All above 8 19 10 28 65
Yes 8 12 2 22 54
No 17 13 22 29 71
Inattention 1 3 0 6 10
Impulsiveness 9 2 0 5 16
Hyperactive 9 5 4 10 28
All above 6 15 20 30 71

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Yes 12 13 8 12 45
No 13 12 16 39 80
Childhood 1 7 0 18 26
Old Age 8 1 0 8 17
Adulthood 7 3 7 5 22
All above 9 14 17 20 60
Brain injury 8 1 0 7 16
Environment 11 3 3 8 25
Premature 2 6 1 11 20
All above 4 15 20 25 64
Self-esteem 9 1 2 7 28
Addictive 7 3 7 4 21
Anxiety 5 6 1 5 17
All above 4 15 14 26 59
Yes 12 10 11 9 42
No 13 15 13 42 83
Yes 9 9 1 23 42
No 16 16 23 28 83

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Question 1
Is the full abbreviation of A.D.H.D, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder?
The full term of A.D.H.D is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder which is defined as a
neurobehavioral development disorder. An individual with this disorder would find
difficulties to focus on something without being distracted as well as being unable to control
appropriate physical activity at a particular situation.
Genders
Number of students
Yes No
Male 83 42
Female 75 50
Total 158 92

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The bar chart above shows more than 60% of students overall are able to answer this question
correctly. A higher number of male students managed to select the right answer by scoring
66.4% compared to female students, which is 60%.
Percentage of male and female students that managed to answer correctly.
Male: (83/125) x 100% = 66.4%
Female: (75/125) x 100% = 60%
Overall: Male: (83/250) x 100% = 33.2%
Female: (75/250) x 100% = 30%
Total students who answered correctly = 63.2%
Modal group: Yes (Chosen by most of the students)

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Question 2
Are there any differences between A.D.H.D and Attention Deficit Disorder?
There is NO difference in the meaning of both terms. A.D.D, Attention Deficit Disorder is
the outdated term while A.D.H.D, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is the latest term
that is used nowadays.
Genders
Number of students
Yes No
Male 43 82
Female 59 66
Total 102 148

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The chart above shows that most of the respondent selected the correct answer, which is No.
Based on the calculation, the percentage of both male and female students who answered
correctly are 65.6% and 52.8% respectively. For this question, it can be seen that more male
students had gotten the answer correct.
Male: (82/125) x 100% = 65.6%
Female: (66/125) x 100% = 52.8%
Overall: Male: (82/250) x 100% = 32.8%
Female: (66/250) x 100% = 26.4%
Modal group: No (Chosen by most of the students)

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Question 3
What disorder is A.D.H.D?
The correct answer for this question would be psychiatric/mental disorder. A.D.H.D is
classified as a psychiatric disorder, which means that it is a condition that involves mental
functioning that causes significant impairment.
Genders
Number of students
Psychiatric/Mental
disorder
Physical disorder
Male 50 75
Female 54 71
Total 104 146

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The above bar chart shows that most of the students got the answer wrong. The overall
percentage of students getting it right is only 41.6%. However, 43.2% of female students got
it correct compared to male students, which the percentage scored is only 40%
Male: (50/125) x 100% = 40%
Female: (54/125) x 100% = 43.2%
Overall: Male: (50/250) x 100% = 20%
Female: (54/250) x 100% = 21.6%
Total students who answered correctly = 41.6 %
Modal group: Physical disorder (Chosen by most of the students)

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Question 4
Is A.D.H.D genetic?
Studies have revealed that the risk of having A.D.H.D is higher if a family member or
relatives have/had it. Other studies have also indicated that A.D.H.D is highly heritable.
Many researches have been made to identify the various genes that may lead to A.D.H.D.
Therefore, the answer for this question is yes.
Genders
Number of students
Yes No
Male 58 67
Female 52 73
Total 110 140

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Based on calculation, only 46.4% of male students and 41.6% of female students managed to
choose the correct answer. Nevertheless, the percentage of correct answers chosen by male is
higher compared to female.
Male: (58/125) x 100% = 46.4%
Female: (52/125) x 100% = 41.6%
Overall: Male: (58/250) x 100% = 23.2%
Female: (52/250) x 100% = 20.8%
Total students who answered correctly = 44%

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Question 5
Is A.D.H.D infectious?
A.D.H.D is not an infectious nor contagious disease. This disorder cannot be transmitted to
one another regardless of eye contact, skin contact, blood transfusion or any others. This is
because A.D.H.D is a mental disorder, which is caused by an individual’s brain. The correct
answer would be No.
Genders
Number of students
Yes No
Male 58 67
Female 28 97
Total 86 164

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Therefore, the overall percentage of correct answers chosen by all participants of the survey
is 65.6%. Female students answered more correct answers with a percentage of 77.6%, while
53.6% of male students got it right.
Male: (67/125) x 100% = 53.6%
Female: (97/125) x 100% = 77.6%
Overall: Male: (67/250) x 100% = 26.8%
Female: (97/250) x 100% = 38.8%

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Question 6
How many types of A.D.H.D disorders are there?
There are 3 types of A.D.H.D disorders. They are predominantly hyperactive-impulsive,
predominantly inattentive and combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive.
Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive are those who show both hyperactive and impulsive
behaviour, but for most part, they are able to pay attention. As for predominantly inattentive
Genders
Number of students
1 2 3
Male 27 47 51
Female 31 56 38
Total 58 103 89

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type, children are not overly active. The do not disrupt other activities but find difficulties in
paying attention. Last but not least, the combined type. Children with this type develop all
three symptoms which are inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive. This type is the most
common type among the three. Therefore, the accurate answer would be 3.
51 out of 125 male students and 38 out of 125 female students answered 3 which contribute
to the percentage of correct answer chosen for male and female to be 40.8% and 30.4%
respectively. The overall percentage is 35.6% which is also equivalent to 89 out of a total of
250 students.
The percentage of each answers chosen by male and female students:-
A. 1 (58 students)
Male: (27/125) x 100% = 21.6%
Female: (31/125) x 100% = 24.8`%
B. 2 (103 students)
Male: (47/125) x 100% = 37.6%
Female: (56/125) x 100% = 44.8`%
C. 3 (89 students)
Male: (51/125) x 100% = 40.8%
Female: (38/125) x 100% = 30.4`%
The Modal answer would be 2, where a total of 103 male and female students have selected.
Out of 103, 56 were female, while the rest were male.

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Male: (51/125) x 100% = 40.8%
Female: (38/125) x 100% = 30.4%
Overall: Male: (51/250) x 100% = 20.4%
Female: (38/250) x 100% = 15.2%
Modal Group: 2 (Most of the students chose 2 as their selected answers)

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Question 7
Who can be diagnosed A.D.H.D?
Genders
Number of students
Children Adults
Elementary school
kids
All of the above
Male 21 24 15 65
Female 13 38 17 57
Total 34 62 32 122

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Children of all backgrounds can have A.D.H.D. Not only that, teens and adults also can be
diagnosed with this disorder. While hyperactivity tends to get better as a child becomes a
teen, problems with inattention, disorganization, and poor impulse control often continue
through the teen years and into adulthood. Research have shown that A.D.H.D can last till
adulthood. Similar to children, elementary school kids and teens, A.D.H.D can make adults’
life challenging by making it hard for them to feel organized, stick with a job or can also have
trouble in relationships. The answer this question should be all of the above.
Calculation have shown a total of 48.8% of overall percentage have gotten the accurate
answer. For this question, the total percentage of male students and female students that have
chosen all of the above as their choice of answer are 52% and 45.6% respectively.
A. Children (34 students)
Male: (21/125) x 100% = 16.8%
Female: (13/125) x 100% = 10.4%
B. Adults (62 students)
Male: (24/125) x 100% = 19.2%
Female: (38/125) x 100% = 30.4%
C. Elementary School Kids (32 students)
Male: (15/125) x 100% = 12%
Female: (17/125) x 100% = 13.6%
D. All of the above (122 students)
Male: (65/125) x 100% = 52%
Female: (57/125) x 100% = 45.6%

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The MODE for the answers chosen would be all of the above, where a total of 122 male and
female students have selected. Out of 122 students, 57 were female, while the rest were male.
Male: (65/125) x 100% = 52%
Female: (57/125) x 100% = 45.6%
Overall: Male: (65/250) x 100% = 26%
Female: (57/250) x 100% = 22.8%
Modal group: All of the above (Chosen by most of the students)

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Question 8
Is A.D.H.D different in girls from guys?
Research has shown that, in general, boys with ADHD have more “externalizing” symptoms
(running, hitting, impulsivity), while girls with ADHD have more “internalizing” symptoms
and side effects (depression, anxiety, low self-esteem). Boys tend to be more physically
aggressive, while girls tend to be more verbally aggressive (teasing, name calling, constant
Genders
Number of students
Yes No
Male 54 71
Female 23 102
Total 77 173

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talking). Normally, girls who have A.D.H.D are at an increased risk for substance abuse,
panic disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. However, the rates of behavioural
problems were lower in girls with ADHD than in boys with the condition, which may account
for the lower rate of diagnosis in girls.
Data have shown that only 77 out of 250 students, which is 30.8% managed to choose “YES”
as their answer. Most of the male students got the answer right with a total of 21.6%
compared to female students, with a total of 9.2%.
Male: (54/125) x 100% = 43.2%
Female: (23/125) x 100% = 18.4%
Overall: Male: (54/250) x 100% = 21.6%
Female: (23/250) x 100% = 9.2%

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Question 9
What are the symptoms of A.D.H.D?
Genders
Number of students
Inattention Impulsiveness Hyperactive All of the above
Male 10 16 28 71
Female 12 22 26 65
Total 22 38 54 136

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Inattention. A child with ADHD:
 Is easily distracted
 Doesn't follow directions or finish tasks
 Doesn't appear to be listening
 Doesn't pay attention and makes careless mistakes
 Forgets about daily activities
 Has problems organizing daily tasks
 Doesn’t like to do things that require sitting still
 Often loses things
 Tends to daydream
Hyperactivity. A child with ADHD:
 Often squirms, fidgets, or bounces when sitting
 Doesn't stay seated
 Has trouble playing quietly
 Is always moving, such as running or climbing on things (In teens and adults, this is more
commonly described as restlessness.)
 Talks excessively
 Is always “on the go” as if “driven by a motor”
Impulsivity. A child with ADHD:
 Has trouble waiting for his or her turn
 Blurts out answers
 Interrupts others
Answer would be all of the above. Symptoms include all three, which are Inattention,
Hyperactivity and Impulsivity.
Out of 250 respondents, 54.4% of the total managed to select the correct answer. 71 out of
125 male students and 65 out of 125 female students got it correct. This results in male
students getting a higher percentage of 56.8% compared to the female students.

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A. Inattention (22 students)
Male: (10/125) x 100% = 8%
Female: (12/125) x 100% = 9.6%
B. Impulsiveness (38 students)
Male: (16/125) x 100% = 12.8%
Female: (22/125) x 100% = 17.6%
C. Hyperactivity (54 students)
Male: (28/125) x 100% = 22.4%
Female: (26/125) x 100% = 20.8%
Male: (71/125) x 100% = 56.8%
Female: (65/125) x 100% = 52%
The MODE of the answers chosen would be all of the above, where a total of 136 male and
female students have selected. Out of 136 students, there were 71 males and 65 females.
Male: (71/125) x 100% = 56.8%
Female: (65/125) x 100% = 52%
Overall: Male: (71/250) x 100% = 28.4%
Female: (65/250) x 100% = 26%

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Question 10
Do children and adults have the similar A.D.H.D symptoms?
Children can be diagnosed A.D.H.D when they show 3 primary symptoms, which are
inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Symptoms vary when a person gets older.
Therefore, symptoms in adults are different from children.
They include:
Genders
Number of students
Yes No
Male 45 80
Female 41 84
Total 86 164

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 Chronic lateness and forgetfulness
 Anxiety
 Low self-esteem
 Problems at work
 Trouble controlling anger
 Impulsiveness
 Substance abuse or addiction
 Unorganized
 Procrastination
 Easily frustrated
 Chronic boredom
 Trouble concentrating when reading
 Mood swings
 Depression
 Relationship problems
Therefore, the answer should be NO.
Data have shown that more than 60% of the respondents have chosen the right answer.
However, for this question, more female students were able to answer this question correctly
compared to male students. Female students recorded 67.2% while male students recorded
64% respectively.
Male: (80/125) x 100% = 64%
Female: (84/125) x 100% = 67.2%
Overall: Male: (80/250) x 100% = 32%
Female: (84/250) x 100% = 33.6%

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Question 11
When do the symptoms of A.D.H.D normally occur?
According to Dr. Michael Roizen, he stated that “Signs of ADHD often appear early,
between ages three and six, although they can first appear when your child is older. While
most kids are extremely energetic and can’t seem to sit still for more than five minutes,
Genders
Number of students
Childhood Old Age Adulthood All of the above
Male 26 17 22 60
Female 33 21 21 50
Total 59 38 43 110

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ADHD is defined as age and developmentally inappropriate inattention, hyperactivity, and
impulsivity that interferes with function at work, school, and in social situations. So, if you
notice that your child gets distracted more quickly than other kids his age, frequently acts
more out of control than his classmates, or seems to space out more frequently, you may want
to get him evaluated for ADHD.
Answer would be childhood. Signs and symptoms can be seen between ages from three to
six.
Out of 250 respondents, only 23.6% of the total managed to select the correct answer. The
percentage of students of both genders that got the answer right are 20.8% for male and
26.4% for female.
A. Childhood (59 students)
Male: (26/125) x 100% = 20.8%
Female: (33/125) x 100% = 26.4%
B. Old Age (38 students)
Male: (17/125) x 100% = 13.6%
Female: (21/125) x 100% = 16.8%
C. Adulthood (43 students)
Male: (22/125) x 100% = 17.6%
Female: (21/125) x 100% = 16.8%
Male: (60/125) x 100% = 48%
Female: (50/125) x 100% = 40%

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The MODE of the answers chosen would be all of the above, where a total of 110 male and
female students have selected. Out of 110 students, 60 males and 50 females chose “all of the
above “as their choice of answer.
Male: (26/125) x 100% = 20.8%
Female: (33/125) x 100% = 26.4%
Overall: Male: (26/250) x 100% = 10.4%
Female: (33/250) x 100% = 13.2%

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Question 12
When are the causes of A.D.H.D?
In addition to genetics, the other possible factors that causes A.D.H.D can be brain injury,
environmental exposures (e.g. lead), consumption of alcohols and drugs during pregnancy,
Genders
Number of students
Brain
Injury
Environment
exposure
Premature
deliver
All of the above
Male 16 25 20 64
Female 17 17 21 70
Total 33 42 41 134

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premature delivery and low birth weight. However, sugar (glucose) have not been studied as
one of the causes of A.D.H.D.
Therefore the answer would be all of the above. Brain injury, premature delivery and
environment exposure are included in the factors/causes of A.D.H.D.
53.6% of the total managed to get the correct answer. The percentage of students of both
genders that got the answer right are quite good which are 51.2% for male and 56% for
female. Female students understand the causes of A.D.H.D. better.
A. Brain Injury (33 students)
Male: (16/125) x 100% = 12.8%
Female: (17/125) x 100% = 13.6%
B. Environment Exposure (42 students)
Male: (25/125) x 100% = 20%
Female: (17/125) x 100% = 13.6%
C. Premature delivery (41 students)
Male: (20/125) x 100% = 16%
Female: (21/125) x 100% = 16.8%
Male: (64/125) x 100% = 51.2%
Female: (70/125) x 100% = 56%
The MODE of answers chosen would be all of the above, where a total of 134 male and
female students have selected. Out of 134 students, 64 males and 70 females chose “all of the
above “as their choice of answer.

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Male: (64/125) x 100% = 51.2%
Female: (70/125) x 100% = 56%
Overall: Male: (64/250) x 100% = 25.6%
Female: (70/250) x 100% = 28%

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Question 13
How does A.D.H.D affect the sufferer of this disorder?
ADHD can produce a number of adverse effects in a person that may disrupt both personal
and work or school relationships. Unaddressed ADHD can be associated with the
development of addictive disorders, particularly if the sufferer attempts to ease the symptoms
Genders
Number of students
Low-self
esteem
Development of
addictive disorders
Social
Anxiety
All of the above
Male 28 21 17 59
Female 12 21 24 68
Total 40 42 41 127

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with drugs or alcohol. Common effects of ADD include low self-esteem, social anxiety,
which may progress to a full blown anxiety disorder, depression, self-mutilation or self-
harming behaviours and attempts to self-medicate using drugs, alcohol, or binge eating
Therefore the answer would be all of the above as low self-esteem, social anxiety and
development of addictive disorders are some of the effects of A.D.H.D
The interpreted data shows that the total managed to get the correct answer is 50.8%. Female
students got the answer right with a percentage of 54.4% compared to the male, which is
47.2%.
A. Low Self-esteem (40 students)
Male: (28/125) x 100% = 22.4%
Female: (12/125) x 100% = 9.6%
B. Development of addictive disorders (42 students)
Male: (21/125) x 100% = 16.8%
Female: (21/125) x 100% = 16.8%
C. Social Anxiety (41 students)
Male: (17/125) x 100% = 13.6%
Female: (24/125) x 100% = 19.2%
Male: (59/125) x 100% = 47.2%
Female: (68/125) x 100% = 54.4%

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The MODE of answers chosen would be all of the above, where the highest number of
students is recorded. From the total of 127 students, 59 are males whereas the other 68 are
females.
Male: (59/125) x 100% = 47.2%
Female: (68/125) x 100% = 54.4%
Overall: Male: (59/250) x 100% = 23.6%
Female: (68/250) x 100% = 27.2%
Total students who answered correctly = 50.8 %

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Question 14
Is there any cure for A.D.H.D?
There is no cure for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but treatment can help
relieve the symptoms and make the condition much less of a problem in day-to-day life.
ADHD can be treated using medication or therapy, but a combination of both is often the best
way to treat it. Treatment will usually be arranged by a specialist, such as a paediatrician or
psychiatrist.
Genders
Number of students
Yes No
Male 42 83
Female 33 92
Total 75 175

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Answer would be No for this question. ADHD can only be treated but not cured.
Data have shown that 70% of the respondents have chosen the right answer. However, for
this question, more female students were able to answer this question correctly compared to
male students. Female students recorded 73.6% while male students recorded 66.4%
respectively.
Male: (83/125) x 100% = 66.4%
Female: (92/125) x 100% = 73.6%
Overall: Male: (83/250) x 100% = 33.2%
Female: (92/250) x 100% = 36.8%
Total students who answered correctly = 70%

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Question 15
Is A.D.H.D caused by bad parenting?
No studies support the idea that ADHD is the result of poor parenting practices or other
family environment variables. While parents of children with ADHD are likely to give more
negative commands to their ADHD child and less positive attention, this may be due to the
fact that ADHD children are often non-compliant and, therefore, parents are more likely to be
Genders
Number of students
Yes No
Male 42 83
Female 17 108
Total 59 191

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more negative in their interaction with them. Furthermore, the interactions of parents of
ADHD children whose behaviour was not oppositional were no different than they were from
non-ADHD children. It is important to note, however, that symptoms of ADHD and the
degree to which such symptoms can impact the child’s functioning, can be reduced by
parents who provide appropriate accommodations and interventions.
The correct answer for this question is No. Bad parenting is not a cause of A.D.H.D to occur.
Over 70% of the respondents have chosen ‘NO’ as their answers. The female students have
recorded quite a high percentage of correct answers which is 86.4% compared to the male,
which is 66.4%. More female students understand the causes of A.D.H.D better.
Male: (83/125) x 100% = 66.4%
Female: (108/125) x 100% = 86.4%
Overall: Male: (83/250) x 100% = 33.2%
Female: (108/250) x 100% = 43.2%

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Total number of questions answered: 15
Number of questions correctly answered with a higher percentage in Male compared to
Female: 7
1. Is the full abbreviation of A.D.H.D, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder?
Male Female
66.4% 60%
83 students 75 students
2. Are there any differences between A.D.H.D and Attention Deficit Disorder?
Male Female
65.6% 52.8%
4. Is A.D.H.D genetic?
Male Female
46.4% 41.6%
6. How many types of A.D.H.D diseases are there?
Male Female
40.8% 30.4%
7. Who can be diagnosed A.D.H.D?
Male Female
52% 45.6%

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8. Is A.D.H.D different in girls from guys?
Male Female
43.2% 18.4%
9. What are the symptoms of A.D.H.D?
Male Female
56.8% 52%
Number of questions correctly answered with a higher percentage in Female compared
to Male: 8
3 .What disorder is A.D.H.D?
Male Female
40% 43.2%
5. Is A.D.H.D infectious?
Male Female
53.6% 77.6%
10. Do children and adults have the similar A.D.H.D symptoms?
Male Female
64% 67.2%

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11. When do the symptoms for A.D.H.D normally occur?
Male Female
20.8% 26.4%
12. What are the causes of A.D.H.D?
Male Female
51.2% 56%
13. How does A.D.H.D affect the sufferer of this disorder?
Male Female
47.2% 54.4%
14. Is there any cure for A.D.H.D?
Male Female
66.4% 73.6%
15.Is A.D.H.D caused by bad parenting?
Male Female
66.4% 86.4%

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In order to find out which gender understood A.D.H.D better, the mean of each gender
have to be determined.
Mean= the total sum or value of the correct answers/ the number of data.
METHOD A
Average number of MALE students who understood A.D.H.D (Mean)
(83 + 82 + 50 + 58 + 67 + 51 + 65 + 54 + 71 + 80 + 26 + 64 + 59 + 82 + 83)students
15
=
975
15
= 65 students
Average number of FEMALE students who understood A.D.H.D (Mean)
(75 + 66 + 54 + 52 + 97 + 38 + 57 + 23 + 65 + 84 + 33 + 70 + 68 + 92 + 108)students
15
=
982
15
= 65.46667 students
METHOD B
Average percentage of MALE students who understood A.D.H.D (Mean)
(66.4 + 65.6 + 40 + 46.4 + 53.6 + 40.8 + 52 + 43.2 + 56.8 + 64 + 20.8 + 51.2 + 47.2 + 66.4 + 66.4)%
15
=
780.8%
15
= 52.05%
Average percentage of FEMALE students who understood A.D.H.D (Mean)
(60 + 52.8 + 43.2 + 41.6 + 77.6 + 30.4 + 45.6 + 18.4 + 52 + 67.2 + 26.4 + 56 + 54.4 + 73.6 + 86.4)%
15
=
785.6%
15
= 52.37%

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CONCLUSION
All data and information gathered has enabled us to determine the level of A.D.H.D
awareness between different genders. As seen from the table and charts above, it can
concluded that more female students were able to answer the questions prepared correctly.
They were able to answer 8 out of 15 questions. Nevertheless, there were a few questions
which only a low percentage of students of both gender managed to get it correct.
As an example, for question 3, where students were asked what disorder is A.D.H.D, overall
percentage of students getting it right was only 41.6%. Most of them chose physical disorder
instead of Psychiatric/ mental disorder. Therefore, most of them got the answer wrong. Still,
25 female students managed to get it right compared to male students, which only 16
managed to get it right. Similar to question 6, when students were asked to select how many
types of A.D.H.D disorder were there, only 89 out of 250 students got it right by choosing 3
types. Most of them chose 2 as their answer. Male got a higher percentage of choosing the
right answer compared to female students.
For example, question 11, when do the symptoms for A.D.H.D normally occur? Only 59
students out of 250 respondents got it right. While the rest chose a different answer. When
compared between male and female, more female students got it right by scoring a low
percentage of 26.4%
For questions 14 (Is there any cure for A.D.H.D?) and 15 (Is A.D.H.D caused by parenting?),
there were quite a number of students of both genders who were able to answer it correctly.
However, for both questions, female students have recorded a higher percentage of getting
the right answer which is 73.6% and 86.4% respectively.

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Overall, Female students recorded a higher percentage of correct answers in 8 questions
while male students recorded a higher percentage in 7 questions. In addition to that, the
calculation of the average of percentage for each gender who understood A.D.H.D has shown
that an average of 52.37% female students managed to answer the questions correctly
compared to male students, with an average percentage of 52.05%. In another method, the
mean can also be determined through the sum of students who answered correctly over the
number of data. The average number of female students is 65.4667 while the average number
of male students is 65. Therefore, it can be concluded that more female students are
aware of A.D.H.D, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder compared to male students.
As for our own individual learning outcome, we have learnt the proper steps of collecting
statistic data, analysing as well as interpreting them. Last but not least, we also had the
chance to learn the correct method of preparing a survey report.

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children/
http://www.everydayhealth.com/adhd/experts-bad-parenting-and-adhd.aspx
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