W9

Question 1

Data collected in quantitative research

Answer 1

physiological measurement, observation, interviews, questionnaires, records or other documents

Question 2

Secondary data in research

Answer 2

Exisiting data, second hand information, eg - census data, personal records, clinical records

Question 3

quantitative data processings involves

Answer 3

editing data, coding data and analysing data

Question 4

Levels of measurement

Answer 4

Variable statistics must be measurable (number form). Guides you to statistical analysis you can perform on each variable

Question 5

What are the four levels of measurements

Answer 5

Nominal - variables divided into two or more categories and assigned arbitrary numbers
Ordinal - reflects a rand order among categories
Interval - Made up of real numbers that allow us to order and know distance between those
Ratio- same properties as interval data, except the measurement scale possesses a meaningful zero. If zero is reached on the scale the variable is absent (0 - no weight or height)

Question 6

2 types of statistical analysis

Answer 6

1. Descriptive - desire or summary information obtained from study
2. Inferential - Sample report to draw conclusions regarding the relevant population

Question 7

Questionnaire design 6 steps

Answer 7

1. What information is needed
2. Sample
3. develop questionnaire
4. Plan distribution, return and follow up
5. Pilot test
6. revise and revise

Question 8

Type of questions

Answer 8

Open and closed ended questions
Behavioural questions
Belief questions
Attitude questions
Knowledge questions
Attribute questions