Topic 14: Research Methodology: Data analysis: Descriptive Statistics Flashcards

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What 4 categories are considered when doing descriptive analysis of continuous data?

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  • Location/central tendency (mean, median, mode)
  • Spread (range, standard deviation)
  • Shape (pattern indicated on histogram)
  • Consistency (performance over time)
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Which type of location measure is best for nominal & ordinal data? And which type of location measure is best for continuous(interval & ratio) data?

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Mode is best for nominal & ordinal, while mean and median are best for continuous data.

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What is the purpose of descriptive statistics?

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To analyse, describe, show and summarize data in a meaningful way.

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