lesson 1

Question 1

what are the types of research data?

Answer 1

cross-sectional data
retrospective data
prospective data

Question 2

the researcher dips into study setting at “a given point” after the study is conducted

Answer 2

cross-sectional data

Question 3

gathers PRESENT DATA on events occurring at that time

Answer 3

cross-sectional data

Question 4

cross-sectional data is best gathered when the time frame is of _____ duration

Answer 4

short duration

Question 5

it is frequently called ex-post facto studies

Answer 5

retrospective data

Question 6

data are collected on events in the PAST before a study design is completed

Answer 6

retrospective data

Question 7

'’after the fact”

Answer 7

retrospective data

Question 8

refers to FUTURE DATA or events

Answer 8

prospective data

Question 9

the study is pursued over a relatively long period of time

Answer 9

prospective data

Question 10

the researcher personally collects data from ‘actual respondents’ using methods such as interviews and questionnaires

Answer 10

primary data

Question 11

the researcher uses data that was ‘collected for another purpose’ such as the patient’s medical record, employees satisfaction surveys, etc.

Answer 11

secondary data