quantative data

Question 1

what is quantitative data

Answer 1

numerical data testing causal relationshops between variables and generalises results

Question 2

positive: objectivity

Answer 2

quantitative data collected using structured methods reducing potential for researcher bias so more objective and reliable

Question 3

positive: replicability

Answer 3

tend to be more replicable because of their structured design and standardised data collection methods
so other researchers can repeat study to verify

Question 4

negative: oversimplifed

Answer 4

reducing experiences or behaviour to numbers can oversimplify issues and findings

Question 5

negative: research bias

Answer 5

can be biased through how you interpret the data