RESEARCH METHODS- DATA HANDLING AND ANALYSIS, types of data Flashcards
What is quantitative and qualitative data?
Quantitative- numerical
Qualitative- non-numerical
What is content analysis?
Content analysis is a way of analysing qualitative data. The process: A sample of qualitative data is collected
E.g. A bunch of unstructured interviews on the topic of childhood
Relevant coding units are identified and operationalised
E.g. Discussion of traumatic events, happy memories, births, and deaths
The data is analysed according to these coding units to produce quantitative metrics
E.g. Researchers listen to the unstructured interviews and count how often traumatic events are mentioned
Statistical analysis is carried out on this data.
What is primary and secondary data?
Primary data: Original data collected for the study
Secondary data: Data from another study previously conducted
What is meta-analysis?
A meta-analysis is a study of studies. It involves taking several smaller studies within a certain research area and using statistics to identify similarities and trends within those studies to create a larger study.
