WorksheetsDATA ANALYSIS: QUANTITATIVE & QUALITATIVE APPROACH
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following is an example of quantitative data in architectural research?
A user’s description of how “welcoming” a lobby feels
A photo of people gathering in a plaza
The number of people entering a building per hour
A sketch of a user’s mental map of a hospital
What is the main purpose of qualitative data analysis in architecture?
To test a statistical hypothesis
To generalize findings to a large population
To explore the “how” and “why” behind human experiences
To calculate energy efficiency ratings
A survey asks users to rate thermal comfort as: “Very Cold,” “Cold,” “Neutral,” “Warm,” “Hot.” This is an example of:
Nominal data
Ordinal data
Interval data
Ratio data
Why don’t social science surveys typically use experimental replication?
Because they aim to describe a population at one point in time, not test cause-effect
Because all human behavior is identical
Because replication is only used in qualitative research
Because surveys are always longitudinal
Which qualitative method involves identifying recurring themes like “privacy” or “noise” in interview transcripts?
Cognitive mapping
Semiotic analysis
Thematic analysis
Causal network
Which of the following is a key difference between parametric and nonparametric tests?
Parametric tests use median; nonparametric use mean
Parametric tests require interval/ratio data; nonparametric work with nominal/ordinal
Nonparametric tests assume normal distribution
Parametric tests are only for small samples
In architectural research, what is the primary focus of mixed methods research?
To combine qualitative and quantitative approaches
To focus solely on numerical data
To analyze historical architectural styles
To conduct experiments in controlled environments
You want to compare thermal comfort scores (on a 1–5 scale) across three different office layouts. Which statistical test is most appropriate?
Independent samples t-test
Chi-square test
One-way ANOVA
Pearson correlation
In semiotics, the physical form of an architectural element (like a dome or arch) is called the (a) .
Which of the following best describes the role of quantitative data in architectural design?
To provide subjective insights into user experiences
To support design decisions with measurable evidence
To explore cultural implications of architectural styles
To analyze aesthetic qualities of a building
