Research Methods - Quantitative And Qualitative Data Flashcards
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Define: qualitative data and provide examples
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Information about the QUALITIES or characteristics of what is being studied.
Eg. Written or verbal statements, open ended questions, surveys
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Define: data
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Information which is collected
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Define: quantitative data and provide examples
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Numerical data on the QUANTITY or amount of what is being studied
Eg lengths, weights, closed questions, percentages, averages
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Define: qualitative research and provide an example
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The collection of qualitative data
Usually analyses of written information
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Define: quantitative research and provide an example
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The collection of quantitative data
Usually on experiments