A5 Flashcards
Range of methods used to collect data
-focus groups
-surveys (open or closed questions, interviews)
Observations
Public databases, journals and articles
Carrying out practical investigations
Official statistics
Quantitative data
Is numerical, for example results from a lab experiment
Discrete data
Is numerical and can be counted, for example number of patients
Continuous data
Is numerical and can be measure for example height,mass,length
Qualitative data
Is descriptive, for example a patients medical history
Appropriate ways to present data
-tables
-scatter graphs
-line graphs
-bar charts
-histograms
-pie chart
Categorical data
Is divided into groups or categories, for example male and female, ethnic group, city or country of residence
Surveys
A survey is a good way of gathering information as well as views and opinions
Observation
This can be a good way of gathering data about behaviour which explains its widespread use in healthcare and social science or animal behaviour studies
Public databases, journals and articles
Carrying out practical investigations
Practical investigations in the field of health and healthcare can include lavatory experiments
Official statistics
Organisations collect and publish statistics on disease, public health, health protection and health improvement
Official statistics public health England include are:
-general public health
-cancer
-cardiovascular disease
-COVID-19
-obesity
-mental health
-sexual health
-chronic disease
-end of life care
-immunisation diseases
-diet and physical activity
-child and maternal health
-cardiovascular disease
-alcohol, drug hse
Considerations to make when selecting a range of ways to collect and record data
- data type
- the most appropriate method of data collection
- the most appropriate way to present the information/data
- depth of analysis required
- the intended audience
- storage method
Dependent variable
Y axis
A variable that is being measured
Independent variable
X axis
A variable that changes