topic 3

Question 1

research qn

Answer 1

outlines a specific scope for investigation related to topic
- little research
- many conclusions formed

Question 2

hypothesis

Answer 2

• measurable statement consisting 2 or more variable
• definite conclusion

Question 3

quantitative data

Answer 3

• can be measured
• close-ended qns ( limited responses)

Question 4

qualitative data

Answer 4

-open-ended responses

Question 5

probability sampling

Answer 5

• randomly selected
• removes bias
• greater chance of creating representative ( common ) sample

Question 6

Simple random sampling

Answer 6

there is little known about the population under study.

probability sampling

Question 7

Stratified random sampling

Answer 7

when the population clearly includes significantly different sub-groups.

probabilty sampling

Question 8

convenience sampling

Answer 8

carried out in an ad hoc manner that is *most accessible to the researcher. *

non-probability sampling

Question 9

Quota sampling

Answer 9

• takes into consideration factors
• selected to replicate the general structure of the population

non-probability sampling

Question 10

likert scale

Answer 10

rating scale that presents a range of responses anchored by two extreme opposing positions.
ie. ( excellent to extremely poor )

Question 11

ranking scale

Answer 11

items are compared with one another and ordered in preference by survey participants

Question 12

count

Answer 12

total no. of times something occurred

Question 13

percentage

Answer 13

data/total data x100%

Question 14

ground level images

Answer 14

present a detailed part of an area

Question 15

aerial images

Answer 15

present spatial distribution and patterns over the whole area.

Question 16

word clouds

Answer 16

Colour-coded quotations are useful when researchers are analysing a large body of texts. The colours used help to categorize and present important findings for their research, whereas word clouds have words that
- appear in different colours and sizes
- signal their relative importance.

Question 17

1. Quantitative data
2. Qualitative data

Answer 17

1 is collected to identify patterns and trends
2 is collected to examine patterns and trends

Question 18

Qualitative then quantitative

Answer 18

Collected to make observations then verify the observations

Question 19

Non probability sampling and when is it used?

Answer 19

Non random, researchers decision. Biased.
When it is unecessary or conducted quickly due to time limitation.