Types of data

Question 1

What is qualitative data?

Answer 1

Using descriptions and observations (written data) e.g field sketch

Question 2

What is quantitative data

Answer 2

Measuring and collecting numerical data (numbers) e.g measuring heights

Question 3

What is primary data

Answer 3

Data collected and observed from first-hand experience

Question 4

What is secondary data

Answer 4

Data collected by somebody else/ other groups of people.

Question 5

For the following decide if they are quantitive or qualitative
Wave counts
Longshire drift
Ground profile
Rock type
Field sketch
Bipolar analysis

Answer 5

Wave counts - quantitative
Longshire drift- quantitative
Groyne profile- quantitative
Rock type- qualitative
Field sketch- qualitative
Bipolar analysis- qualitative