Data Types and Research Methods Quiz

What is qualitative data primarily concerned with?

• Numerical analysis

• Statistical graphs

• Words and descriptions

• Memory experiments

Which type of data tends to have greater external validity?

• Quantitative data

• Primary data

• Secondary data

• Qualitative data

What is a key characteristic of quantitative data?

• Expressed in words

• Open to subjective interpretation

• Numerically expressed

• Difficult to analyze

What is primary data?

• Data collected from books

• Data collected specifically for the research

• Data that already exists

• Data from statistical analysis

What is secondary data often subject to?

• External validity

• Statistical testing

• Personal interviews

• Unstructured observation

What is a potential downside of meta-analysis?

• It is inexpensive

• It increases validity

• It may be prone to publication bias

• It requires minimal effort

What is a benefit of using primary data?

• It is readily available

• It fits the specific needs of the research

• It is less time-consuming

• It is less expensive

What is a limitation of secondary data?

• It is always up-to-date

• It may not fit the researcher's needs

• It is difficult to access

• It is always complete

What is an example of qualitative data collection?

• Memory experiment

• Statistical graph

• Unstructured observation

• Numerical analysis

What does quantitative data allow researchers to do easily?

• Interpret language

• Conduct interviews

• Draw comparisons between groups

• Record diary entries