Meta analysis, primary and secondary data, quantitative and qualitative data Flashcards
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Meta Analysis
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Type of secondary data that involves combining data from a long number of studies
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Meta Analysis
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- Increases validity of conclusions
- Publication bias
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Primary data
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Information that has been obtained first hand by the researcher
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Secondary data
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Information that has been obtained by someone else and so pre-dates the current research project
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Quantitative data
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Data that can be counted, usually given as numbers
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Qualitative data
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Data that is expressed in words and non-numerical
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Primary Data
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- Fits the job
- Requires time and effort
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Secondary Data
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- Inexpensive
- Quality may be poor
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Quantitative Data
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- Easier to analyze
- Oversimplifies behaviors
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Qualitative Data
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- Represents Complexities
- Less Easy to analyze
