Types Of Data

Question 1

What does a normal distribution look like?

Answer 1

Bell shaped curve
The mean, median and mode are all in the exact same mid point
Can be expressed in standard deviation

Question 2

What does a positive skewed distribution look like?

Answer 2

Right skewed

Question 3

What does a negative skewed distribution look like

Answer 3

Left skewed

Question 4

Advantages of quantitative data

Answer 4

Easy to analyse, use descriptive statistics and statistical tests

Question 5

Disadvantages of quantitative data

Answer 5

May oversimplify reality
May tick yes to questions the participant doesn’t actually relate to
Lack of internal validity

Question 6

Advantage of qualificative data

Answer 6

Provides detailed information

Question 7

Disadvantage of qualitative data

Answer 7

Difficult to analyse and to draw conclusions

Question 8

Advantage of primary data

Answer 8

Control over data
Designed to fit the aims and hypothesis

Question 9

Disadvantage of primary data

Answer 9

Lengthy and expensive process

Question 10

Advantages of secondary data

Answer 10

Simple to access
Cheaper
May have statistical testing and is significant

Question 11

Disadvantages of secondary data

Answer 11

The data may not fit the exact needs of the study