2.3.1 Qualitative and Quantitative data Flashcards
Examples of statistics
Census – House prices, population, income, crime, IMD
Are statistics subjective or objective?
Objective
Are statistics qualitative or quantitative?
Quantitative
What are the advantages of using statistics?
- Informs national and local decision making.
- Objective
- Collated regularly
What are the disadvantages of using statistics?
- Doesn’t tell you about the lived experiences, character, etc.
- Can be used subjectively.
What is geo-spatial data?
Data that can be mapped
Is geo-spatial data subjective or objective?
Objective
Is geo-spatial data qualitative or quantitative?
Quantitative
What are the advantages of using geo-spatial data?
- Helps make sense of the place that is presented.
- Can identify patterns and trends.
What are the disadvantages of using geo-spatial data?
- Doesn’t tell you about lived experiences, character, etc.
- Reliability (historical)
What are photographs?
A still shot of a single place at a single time.
Are photographs subjective or objective?
Subjective
Are photographs qualitative or quantitative?
Qualitative
What are the advantages of using photographs?
- Shows you what is there.
- Gives a sense of the character.
What are the disadvantages of using photographs?
- Can be photoshopped
- Bias/purpose of the photo. e.g. marketing images
What is artistic representation?
An artists viewpoints of a place.