Types of Data (Qant / Qual and Prim / Sec)

Quantitative data refers to:

• None of these

• Behaviour that can be measured in numbers

• Behaviour that can be described in words

• Behaviour that is non-definable

In an experiment. Which variable would give you quantitative data?

• Independent variable

• Extraneous variable

• Confounding variable

• Dependent variable

In an interview or a questionnaire what type of question would give you quantitative data?

• Closed questions

• Dynamic questions

• Open questions

• Flexible questions

In an observational study, the tally of behavioural categories would give you what kind of data?

• None of these

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Undifferntiated

Qualitative data refers to:

• None of these

• Data that can be counted

• Data that can’t be counted

• Data that is undifferntiated

Which 3 of the following are advantages of quantitative data?

• Can provided detailed descriptive information on thoughts and behaviour

• Easy to analyse using descriptive statistics such as means, modes, medians etc

• Can be used in statistical tests to judge if research findings are significant

• Can be used for graphical techniques or data presentation such as graphs and tables.

Which 2 of the following would be an advantage of using qualitative data?

• The depth and complexity of the information makes it difficult to analyse

• Can provide insights into thoughts and behaviours because answers are not restricted to tick box types responses

• Conclusions drawn from the qualitative data are subjective - since it is the researcher's own interpretation

• Highly detailed information showing greater validity of information

Which 2 of the following would be disadvantages of using qualitative data?

• The depth and complexity of the information makes it difficult to analyse

• Can provide insights into thoughts and behaviours because answers are not restricted to tick box types responses

• Conclusions drawn from the qualitative data are subjective - since it is the researcher's own interpretation

• Highly detailed information showing greater validity of information

What is the most appropriate definition of 'primary data'.

• Data that is numerically based

• Information observed and collected by the research first hand

• Data that cannot be quantified or measured

• Information used in a research study that was collected by someone else or for a purpose other than the current one

What is the most appropriate definition of 'secondary data'.

• Data that is numerically based

• Information observed and collected by the research first hand

• Data that cannot be quantified or measured

• Information used in a research study that was collected by someone else or for a purpose other than the current one