Understanding Data Types and Sources

Which of the following best describes 'data' in the context of research?

• A collection of random numbers

• Raw facts and figures collected for analysis

• A summary of findings

• A published article

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

• The colour of students' eyes

• The number of books in a library

• The type of music people prefer

• The brand of shoes worn by students

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative data?

• It is always numerical

• It describes qualities or characteristics

• It can be measured in metres or kilograms

• It is always collected using a thermometer

Which of the following is an example of primary data?

• A newspaper article reporting last year’s weather

• A student’s own survey results about local transport

• A textbook summary of the Second World War

• A government report published in 2010

Which of the following best describes secondary data?

• Data collected directly by the researcher

• Data collected by someone else and used by the researcher

• Data that is always numerical

• Data that is always qualitative

Which of the following is NOT a type of quantitative data?

• The height of students in a class (in metres)

• The number of cars passing a school in an hour

• The favourite subject of each student

• The weight of apples in a basket (in kg)

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• The temperature in London today (in °C)

• The number of people in a cinema

• The type of cuisine served in a restaurant

• The distance between two towns (in miles)

Which of the following is a source of primary data?

• Reading a published scientific journal

• Conducting interviews with local residents

• Using statistics from the Office for National Statistics

• Referring to a history textbook

Which of the following is a source of secondary data?

• Measuring the rainfall in your garden

• Surveying your classmates about their hobbies

• Analysing data from a government census

• Timing how long it takes to walk 100 metres

Which of the following statements is TRUE about quantitative data?

• It cannot be measured

• It is always descriptive

• It can be expressed in numbers and units

• It is only collected through interviews