1
Q
What are the three types of data?
A
- Nominal
- Ordinal
- Interval
2
Q
What is nominal data?
A
A frequency count for distinct categories where something can only belong to one category
3
Q
What is ordinal data?
A
- subjective scale
- numbers can be placed in rank order / on a scale
- we do not know the true intervals between each position or rank
4
Q
What is interval data?
A
Measurements are taken from a scale where each unit is the same size and the gap between each unit is fixed and equal
Psychology - Research methods
flashcards
Decks in class (25)
# Cards
-
2. Observations15
-
3. Designing Studies1
-
3. Features Of Science11
-
3. Thematic And Content Analysis6
-
3. Conventions On Reporting Psychological Investigations8
-
3. Types Of Validity : Measuring And Improving24
-
3. Types Of Reliability : Measuring And Improving11
-
3. Probability, Type 1 And 2 Errors4
-
3. Analysing Data Evaluation9
-
2. Process Of Peer Review10
-
2. Implications Of Research On Economy4
-
2. Inferential Statistical Testing2
-
2. Ethical Issues And Dilemmas5
-
2. Analysing Data4
-
2. Primary And Secondary Data9
-
2. Self-report Techniques14
-
2. Correlational Studies5
-
2. Case Studies5
-
2. Experimental Designs6
-
Data7
-
Sampling Techniques10
-
2. Types Of Experiment4
-
Variables and control10
-
Aims and hypothesis13
-
Ethical Guidelines6
