1.5 practical (social)

Question 1

what is quantitative data?

Answer 1

• countable or measurable data, relating to numbers
• e.g is closed or rank scale questions

Question 2

what is qualitative data?

Answer 2

• descriptive, relating to words and language
• dynamic and subjective which is open to interpretation
• gathered through observations and interviews
• e.g open questions

Question 3

what are strengths of qualitative data analysis?

Answer 3

• does not limit the student’s responses
• more holistic approach
• data is more valid

Question 4

what are the weaknesses of qualitative data analysis?

Answer 4

• very subjective as it relies on the researchers interpretation of the data of students responses
• different researchers may interpret the same data in a different way leading to inconsistencies