Semester 1 Applied Computing

Qualitative research

• yields high-quality data.

• does not use people’s opinions and feelings.

• may often use surveys and interviews.

• always uses closed questions.

Data is related to information in that

• information is processed from data.

• data is processed from information.

• data is more important than information.

• data is more accurate than information.

Primary data is different to secondary data because primary data

• is gathered before secondary data is collected.

• has been processed by other people.

• is much easier to collect.

• is often more detailed and in-depth.

Referencing the sources of data is important because

• it proves your findings are accurate.

• it makes weak arguments look more impressive.

• it avoids charges of plagiarism.

• it is required under the Copyright Act 1968.

When collecting data for research

• permission must be obtained from the individuals.

• the law permits research without individual permission.

• individuals may be legally required to answer if the data is needed for medical research.

• paying individuals for responding ensures accurate data.

One way to protect the privacy of research participants is to

• identify them by their Medicare numbers rather than by name.

• shred their data before it is processed.

• allow them to wear a mask when being interviewed or surveyed.

• de-identify their data.

Encryption protects data by

• stopping people from downloading data.

• making data unreadable to unauthorised people.

• compressing it.

• making data unreadable by anyone.

A differential data backup

• saves all data.

• is slower than a full backup.

• saves data that has been created or changed since the last backup.

• is any form of backup that is different to a full backup.

A good backup strategy

• specifies that backups are stored offsite.

• ensures backups are stored in a fireproof safe.

• should be implemented as soon as disaster strikes.

• must include cloud storage.

The Australian Privacy Principles require organisations to

• send copies of all their data to the government.

• allow researchers to access the data they collect.

• protect people’s personal data from damage or misuse.

• notify the government if they detect criminal activity by people.