Quantitive Data and levels of measurement Flashcards
1
Q
What is quantitive data?
A
-numerical
-for example gaining individuals scores like how many words there able to recall
2
Q
What is a strength of Quantitive data?
A
-Simple and easy to analyse
-able to draw a conclusion from patterns and trends
3
Q
What is a weakness of Quantitive data?
A
-Lack meaning and depth
-vital detail can be lost reducing the internal validity.
4
Q
What are the 3 types of Quantitive data?
A
-Nominal
-Ordinal
-Interval
5
Q
What is Nominal Data?
A
-categories
-e.g counting how many boys and girls are in your year the groups are the boys and girls
6
Q
What is ordinal Data?
A
-ranked/not equal intervals/ subjective scale
-e.g rank how much you love psychology
7
Q
What is Inteval data?
A
-Universal units of measurement
-e.g running in seconds
