Data types Flashcards
1
Q
What is qualitative data?
A
non-numerical data that is used in a relatively unstructured and open-ended way. It is descriptive, and subjective.
2
Q
How could qualitative data be described?
A
- bias
- subjective
- change over time
- snapshot in time
- reliability
- perceptions
- intended audience
3
Q
What are 2 possible limitations of qualitative data?
A
- 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)
4
Q
Why might qualitative data be useful in showing sense of place?
A
- 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)
5
Q
What is quantitative data?
A
Data that is numerical in nature, objective and easily represented in graphical form.
6
Q
What are key words when talking about quantitative data?
A
Non-biased
Reliability
Averages
Patterns
Objective
Primary/ subjective
Line of best fit
7
Q
What is geospatial data?
A
data that represents specific, located place information.
