WorksheetsUnderstanding Data Types and Sources
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
Which of the following is the best example of primary quantitative data?
The average rainfall in Manchester from a published report
The number of steps you take each day, recorded by yourself
A summary of population growth from a textbook
A documentary about the River Thames
Which of the following is the best example of secondary qualitative data?
Your own diary entries about your holiday
A published interview with a famous author
The number of votes in a local election
The temperature readings from your school’s weather station
Which of the following is NOT a difference between primary and secondary data?
Primary data is collected first-hand; secondary data is collected by others
Primary data is always more accurate than secondary data
Secondary data is often quicker to obtain than primary data
Primary data can be both qualitative and quantitative
Which of the following is an example of discrete quantitative data?
The height of a tree (in metres)
The number of students in a classroom
The weight of a bag of flour (in kg)
The temperature of a cup of tea (in °C)
Which of the following best describes the main advantage of using secondary data?
It is always more reliable than primary data
It saves time and resources
It is always up-to-date
It is always qualitative
