Lesson Recap A5

what is data?

• Computer hardware

• Collection of words, numbers or other data types

• Software programs

• The output of a printer

What is Information?

• Processed and organised data

• Random facts and figures

• Raw input from sensors

• Human thoughts and ideas

What is a method of data collection?

• Focus Groups

• Surveys

• Observation

• All of the above

What is a characteristic of good quality data?

• It is always numerical

• It is always textual

• It is accurate and reliable

• It is large in quantity

What is the importance of data accuracy?

• It ensures the reliability of data

• It makes the data look good

• It increases the size of the data

• It is not important

What is a common method of data storage?

• Writing on paper

• Memorizing

• Using a database

• Speaking out loud

Which of the following is a method of collecting qualitative data?

• Surveys with closed-ended questions

• Experiments

• Interviews with open-ended questions

• Statistical analysis

What is quantitative data?

• Data that can be measured or defined

• Data that can be observed but not measured

• Data that is based on personal opinion

• Data that is based on human emotions

What is a characteristic of quantitative data?

• It is always textual

• It is always numerical

• It is based on personal opinion

• It is based on human emotions