- Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City, 8600, Philippines
The Statistics Quiz Bowl is open to all CSU students (undergraduate or graduate) enrolled in Statistics courses during the 1st Semester of AY 2025–2026. The contest will be conducted by pairs. Each Statistics course may be represented by at most two pairs of participants.
Interested participants must register in pairs through this link:
In Round 1, each correct answer will earn the contestant 2 points. In Round 2, each correct answer will earn the contestant 3 points. And in Round 3, each correct answer will earn the contestant 5 points. A wrong or no answer in any of the rounds will be given zero (0) point.
The Report It Right: Data Reporting Contest is an on-the-spot competition designed to challenge CSU students to craft an informative and well-structured press release based primarily on official statistics, with priority given to data relevant to the university and the Caraga region. The activity highlights the importance of data-driven reporting and seeks to strengthen participants’ ability to interpret and effectively communicate statistical information in a regional context.
Participants will be provided with a topic together with a set of official statistics, highlighting CSU or Caraga region data. Using these, they are expected to produce a compelling press release-style report that not only presents key findings but also delivers insightful analysis and practical recommendations for stakeholders such as policymakers, businesses, local communities, and the general public.
VizWiz: Turning Data into Visual Representations is an on-the-spot contest that challenges participants to transform official statistics into clear, engaging, and visually compelling outputs. By using charts, icons, and images, competitors are expected to simplify complex data and concepts so that they can be quickly understood and appreciated. The competition emphasizes the vital role of data visualization in making statistical information more accessible, meaningful, and impactful.
All contestants will work on the same CaRSU-issued report along with its statistical tables. Within a limited time, they must convert these into well-designed and informative visual presentations. The focus is on effectively communicating key patterns, messages, and insights while ensuring both accuracy and adherence to sound design principles.
The contest aims to:
Criteria for Judging | Description | Weight |
1. Design, Visual Appeal, and Creativity | Assesses the aesthetic quality, originality, and visual harmony of the poster. Effective posters should demonstrate a well- balanced composition, appropriate color usage, and typographic clarity. Creative use of space, graphics, and visual metaphors is encouraged to enhance the storytelling aspect of the data. Design must be both attractive and purposeful — serving to guide the viewer’s eye and support comprehension. Innovation in design elements is rewarded, provided clarity and readability are preserved. | 30% |
2. Use of Visual Elements for Data Representation | Evaluates the appropriateness, accuracy, and effectiveness of visual tools—such as charts, graphs, maps, infographics, and icons—in representing the data. Entries should show strong alignment between the nature of the data and the choice of visual elements. The design must respect data integrity (i.e., no misleading scales or distortions), follow data visualization best practices, and enable viewers to understand the data without requiring prior technical expertise. | 30% |
3. Clarity and Simplicity | Assesses how well the poster communicates its message | 20% |
Criteria for Judging | Description | Weight |
through visual and textual simplicity. Complex ideas should be distilled into clear messages that can be quickly understood at a glance. Visual hierarchy, clean layout, consistent labeling, and accessible language are crucial. Posters should avoid clutter, unnecessary embellishments, or excessive text that detracts from the core message. Effective posters achieve high information density while remaining approachable and legible. | ||
4. Focus and Consistency | Measures the poster’s ability to maintain a clear focus and logical coherence across all components. Visual elements— such as colors, fonts, sizing, and iconography—should be applied consistently throughout. The central theme or narrative must remain evident, with no competing or extraneous elements. The design should guide the viewer naturally from introduction to insight without confusion or distraction. | 15% |
5. Data Impact and Insight | Evaluates the analytical depth and relevance of the insights drawn from the data. Posters should identify meaningful patterns, trends, or anomalies and explain their significance in the context of real-world implications. The visual must go beyond presenting raw data—it should provide interpretation, context, or a call to action where appropriate. The goal is to communicate not just what the data show, but why it matters. | 5% |
Total | 100% | |
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