Data types

Question 1

What is qualitative data?

Answer 1

non-numerical data that is used in a relatively unstructured and open-ended way. It is descriptive, and subjective.

Question 2

How could qualitative data be described?

Answer 2

• bias
• subjective
• change over time
• snapshot in time
• reliability
• perceptions
• intended audience

Question 3

What are 2 possible limitations of qualitative data?

Answer 3

• could be biased, making the source not representative and perhaps
• can be easily manipulated, so not an accurate representation of the place
• intended audience could make data unreliable (untruthful)

Question 4

Why might qualitative data be useful in showing sense of place?

Answer 4

• interviews provide opinions held by insiders, these cannot be obtained by quantitative data
• artistic expressions show the artists sense of place (however, only one person’s perspective may be a misrepresentation)

Question 5

What is quantitative data?

Answer 5

Data that is numerical in nature, objective and easily represented in graphical form.

Question 6

What are key words when talking about quantitative data?

Answer 6

Non-biased
Reliability
Averages
Patterns
Objective
Primary/ subjective
Line of best fit

Question 7

What is geospatial data?

Answer 7

data that represents specific, located place information.

Question 8

What are disadvantages of geospatial data?

Answer 8

• harsh boundaries
• not representative of the actual distribution

Question 9

What should be considered when looking at the attitudes of a source?

Answer 9

• is it balanced?

Question 10

How might the purpose of a source impact its reliability?

Answer 10

• for tourists: more positive portrayal, may not show all areas
• for residents: more negative perhaps? more honest?