iGCSE Enquiry Key Terms

What type of data measures the value of something and can be quantified?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Subjective

• Objective

Which term describes data that is based on fact and not influenced by individual feelings, tastes, and opinions?

• Subjective

• Qualitative

• Representative

• Objective

What does it mean if data is considered 'Reliable'?

• It can be repeated and return the same results

• It measures the quality of something

• It is based on personal feelings

• It has problems that affect the results

What is 'Bias' in the context of research?

• Data that measures value

• Data that is accurate and precise

• When results are affected by someone's subjective opinion

• Data that tells us the characteristics of the whole population

What does 'Validity' in research mean?

• The data has been collected using precise methods

• The research can be carried out in a way that can be repeated

• The data is based on personal feelings, tastes, and opinions

• The data collection, presentation, analysis, and conclusions directly answer the enquiry question

Which of the following best describes 'Primary Data'?

• Data collected directly by the researcher for the specific purpose of their study

• Data collected from secondary sources such as books and articles

• Data that has been altered or processed to provide insights

• Data that is not relevant to the current study but can be used for future research

What does 'Sampling' in research refer to?

• Collecting data from every member of the population

• Choosing a part of the population to represent the whole population

• Using random numbers to collect data

• Ignoring certain parts of the population to focus on others

Which of the following is an example of 'Secondary Data'?

• Data collected through surveys conducted by the researcher

• Data obtained from government publications

• Data generated through laboratory experiments

• Data created from personal interviews