Criminological Research 2 Quiz

What is the purpose of data analysis in research?

• To simplify data and arrive at meaningful insights

• To complicate data and confuse researchers

• To ignore data and focus on storytelling

• To increase the amount of data collected

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data analysis?

• Qualitative involves symbols, quantitative involves images

• Qualitative involves images, quantitative involves symbols

• Qualitative involves texts, quantitative involves numbers

• Qualitative involves numbers, quantitative involves texts

What is the core of quantitative data analysis?

• Correlation analysis

• Inferential statistics

• Basic calculations

• Descriptive statistics

What is the purpose of inferential statistics in research?

• To make predictions based on sample data

• To describe specific data sets

• To organize data into categories

• To summarize and categorize data

What is the first step in data analysis according to the text?

• Organize the data

• Summarize and categorize data

• Analyze data from start to finish

• Find patterns and themes

What can well-analyzed data reveal according to the text?

• Vague data

• Interesting patterns

• Unorganized information

• Boring stories

What is the purpose of regression analysis in research?

• To make predictions between groups

• To calculate averages

• To deal with basic calculations

• To analyze relationships between variables

What is the main goal of data analysis in research?

• To confuse researchers

• To ignore patterns and themes

• To provide shape and beauty to the story

• To complicate data