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Types of data

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

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1.

(a)   data refers to numerical data that is easy to statistically analyse to identify patterns and make comparisons.

2.

Examples of quantitative data include:

a)

The time it takes in seconds to run 100m

b)

The number of items recalled in a memory test

c)

Score on an IQ test

d)

An analysis of a diary record

3.

Which two of the following statements are true?

a)

Closed questions are more likely to produce quantitative data

b)

Closed questions are more likely to produce qualitative data

c)

Open questions are more likely to produce quantitative data

d)

Open questions are more likely to produce qualitative data

4.

"How many hours do you spend on instragram?" would obtain what type of data?

a)

Quantitative data

b)

Qualitative data

5.

A question asking "How does scrolling through instagram make you feel?" would obtain which type of data

a)

Quantitative data

b)

Qualitative data

6.

(a)   data refers to non-numerical, descriptive data.

7.

Identify the two correct statements:

a)

Quantitative data is more objective

b)

Qualitative data is more objective

c)

Quantitative data is more subjective

d)

Qualitative data is more subjective

8.

Which type of data is more time consuming to analyse?

a)

Qualitative data

b)

Quantitative data

9.

Which type of data is more likely to be in-depth?

a)

Qualitative data

b)

Quantitative data

10.

(a)   data is gathered directly from the participants and is collected specifically for the purpose of the investigation.

11.

Primary data can be obtained through:

a)

Experiments

b)

Observations

c)

Interviews and questionnaires

d)

Internet sources

e)

Company documents

12.

(a)   data is not gathered directly from participants because it is pre-existing data that was not originally collected for the purpose of the current investigation.

13.

Which of the following statements about primary data is true?

a)

It is gathered directly from the participants

b)

It is not gathered directly from the participants

c)

It is collected specifically for the purpose of the investigation

d)

It was not originally collected for the purpose of the current investigation

14.

Which of the following statements about secondary data is true?

a)

It is gathered directly from the participants

b)

It is not gathered directly from the participants

c)

It is collected specifically for the purpose of the investigation

d)

It was not originally collected for the purpose of the current investigation

15.

Secondary data can be obtained through:

a)

Experiments

b)

Observations

c)

Journal articles (research reports)

d)

Internet sources

e)

Company documents

16.

A _______-________ is an example of secondary data wherbey other researcher's findings are collated to present an overall result from a series of studies.

(a)  

17.

Which type of data is more time consuming and expensive to collect?

a)

Primary data

b)

Secondary data

18.

Which type of data may be out-dated?

a)

Primary data

b)

Secondary data