Analysis of data (chapter 1)

Question 1

Quantitative data

Answer 1

Measurable, numerical data, easy to graph/chart. Disadvantage is not very descriptive.

Question 2

Qualitative data

Answer 2

Descriptive, opinion based data. Often peoples opinions. Disadvantage is hard to handle the data

Question 3

Primary data

Answer 3

Firsthand raw data, has not been altered or interpreted.

Question 4

Secondary data

Answer 4

Created later by someone who did not participate in the events or conditions, when gathering data. May be out of date. Data is interpreted or altered.

Question 5

Open questions

Answer 5

Question that have a variety of answers. e.g. “What’s your favorite kind of pizza”. Results in Qualitive data

Question 6

Closed questions

Answer 6

Questions that are limited to “yes” or “no”. e.g. “Do you like pizza?”. Results in Quantitative data

Question 7

Data collection methods

Answer 7

Surveys, interviews, census, sensors (Fitbit heartrate, health monitors)

Question 8

Data

Answer 8

Raw, unorganized facts. Could also mean ideas/concepts before they have been refined

Question 9

Information

Answer 9

Information is produced when data is manipulated into a meaningful and useful form. Used to inform, entertain, persuade an audience.

Question 10

Data vs information

Answer 10

Data is raw facts, while information is data that has been manipulated to be useful/meaningful.

Question 11

Privacy

Answer 11

Privacy laws attempt to stop inappropriate intrusion into the lives of individuals. To maintain privacy (de-identify) the data, personal identifiers such as names and birthdates need to be removed, so they may not be traced

Question 12

Consent forms

Answer 12

The participant is agreeing to partake in the research, they are aware of what the research involves. Participation must be voluntary. You MUST obtain consent when collecting any type of data.

Question 13

Ethical issues

Answer 13

Issue of ethics arise when, a lack of transparency occur for people gathering data, use of inaccurate or incomplete data, misuse of personal data and information.

Question 14

Referencing

Answer 14

Referencing happens to acknowledge the work/ideas of other authors, to avoid plagiarism whether you use your own words or not. Standard referencing is the “American Psychological Association” (APA) system

Question 15

APP

Answer 15

Australian privacy principles

the collection, use and disclosure of personal information
an organisation or agency’s governance and accountability
integrity and correction of personal information
the rights of individuals to access their personal information.