CAFS: Types and Sources of Data

Which type of information is most likely to be collected by quantitative research methods?

• Attitudes and values

• Non-numerical data

• Descriptions and explanations

• Measurements and statistics

Which of the following are techniques for collecting data from primary sources?

• Conducting interviews, accessing websites and books

• Making observations, accessing journal articles and magazines

• Conducting questionnaires and surveys, viewing documentaries

• Making observations, conducting questionnaires and experiments

What is the main benefit of obtaining data through qualitative research?

• It ensures confidentiality of data.

• It is quick and simple to interpret.

• Large quantities of data can be measured.

• Respondents provide opinions, attitudes and beliefs concerning the topic.

When researching issues relating to parenting, what is qualitative research?

• Selecting a random sample of people

• Measuring facts in the form of numbers

• Data that provide explanations or descriptions

• Research that someone else has collected and published

A student is conducting a research project about the effectiveness of local community support services for parents and carers in a town.

Which of the following methods would provide the most appropriate primary data for this project?

• Randomly surveying households in the town

• Examining statistics from local welfare agencies

• Interviewing Community Health Centre workers

• Interviewing all parents and carers who use support services

Which of the following is an example of qualitative research?

• Appraisal

• Mentoring

• Case study

• Random survey

Which of the following best describes quantitative information?

• In depth information

• Information obtained by observation

• Information involving statistics

• Information requiring a survey

Which of the following is classified as a print source of data?

• Film

• Internet site

• Newspaper

• Radio

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• Graphs

• Opinions

• Statistics

• Tallies

Which of the following is the best example of quantitative data?

• A written report on youth mental health

• A television documentary on the social benefits of childcare

• A blog on popular sports undertaken by individuals with disabilities

• A graph showing the number of students buying their lunch at the canteen