Types of data

______________ data refers to numerical data that is easy to statistically analyse to identify patterns and make comparisons.

Examples of quantitative data include:

• The time it takes in seconds to run 100m

• The number of items recalled in a memory test

• Score on an IQ test

• An analysis of a diary record

Which two of the following statements are true?

• Closed questions are more likely to produce quantitative data

• Closed questions are more likely to produce qualitative data

• Open questions are more likely to produce quantitative data

• Open questions are more likely to produce qualitative data

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

• Quantitative data

• Qualitative data

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

• Quantitative data

• Qualitative data

___________ data refers to non-numerical, descriptive data.

Identify the two correct statements:

• Quantitative data is more objective

• Qualitative data is more objective

• Quantitative data is more subjective

• Qualitative data is more subjective

Which type of data is more time consuming to analyse?

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data

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

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data

__________ data is gathered directly from the participants and is collected specifically for the purpose of the investigation.