Quantitative / Qualitative & Primary / Secondary Data

Question 1

Definition: objective numerical data expressed in the form of numbers, such as scores on a memory test.

Answer 1

Quantitative data

Question 2

Definition: in-depth descriptive data which is expressed in words or images, such as the diary of someone with a mental disorder.

Answer 2

Qualitative data

Question 3

Definition: data collected by a researcher for the purpose of the study currently being undertaken, such as notes from an observation of helping behaviour.

Answer 3

Primary data

Question 4

Definition: data which is already in existence or has been collected for a purpose other than the current study, such as government crime statistics.

Answer 4

Secondary data

Question 5

Definition: Uses secondary data. Several studies that use the same hypothesis / aims are identified. The results are then pooled together. Joint conclusion produced

Answer 5

Meta- analysis