(F) Qualitative and quantative data Flashcards
1
Q
What is quantative data?
A
collected through measuring and recording
2
Q
What is qualitative data?
A
collected through observations and reflects people’s opinions
3
Q
What is a hypothesis?
A
a statement of prediction that can be proved or disproved through testing
4
Q
What is a null hypothesis?
A
a hypothesis where no relationship is expected to be found
5
Q
What are our hypothesises?
A
- flood defences are an environmental eyesore
- flood defences have a high environmental impact
- management of the river has reduced flood risk
- channel management has reduced economic risk
- land use is more urban where the flood risk is managed
- public opinions towards the flood defences are positive
6
Q
What was the overall aim of our study at the River Ecclesbourne?
A
to investigate the sustainibility of flood defences along the River Ecclesbourne
