Qualitative/Quantitative/level of measurement

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What is the definition of qualitative data?

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Qualitative data refers to non-numerical information that describes qualities or characteristics, often gathered through observations and interviews.

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What is the definition of quantitative data?

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Quantitative data refers to numerical information that can be measured and expressed mathematically, often used for statistical analysis.

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What are the two main types of data in research?

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Qualitative and Quantitative.

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What is nominal level of measurement?

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Nominal level of measurement classifies data into distinct categories without any order or ranking (e.g., gender, colors).

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What is ordinal level of measurement?

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Ordinal level of measurement classifies data into categories that can be ranked or ordered, but the intervals between the ranks are not necessarily equal (e.g., satisfaction ratings).

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What is interval level of measurement?

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Interval level of measurement involves numerical data where the intervals between values are meaningful, but there is no true zero point (e.g., temperature in Celsius).

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What is ratio level of measurement?

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Ratio level of measurement involves numerical data with a true zero point, allowing for the comparison of absolute magnitudes (e.g., height, weight).

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Give an example of qualitative observation.

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The sky is blue.

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Give an example of quantitative observation.

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There are 20 students in the classroom.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?

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Quantitative observations use numbers and measurements, while qualitative observations use descriptive characteristics and sensory information.