types of data Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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4 types of data
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primary
secondary
qualitative
quantitative
2
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qualitative data
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non numerical data expressed in words
3
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+/- qualitative data
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rich of details
difficult to analyse
4
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quantitative data
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numerical data
5
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+/- quantitative data
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easier to analyse
narrower meaning
6
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primary data
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first hand data collected for the purpose of the research
7
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+/- primary data
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fits the job - exactly what a researcher desires
takes lots of time and effort
8
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secondary data
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data previously collected by someone else
9
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+/- secondary data
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cheap and time efficient
poor quality
10
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meta analysis
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combining data gathered from a large number of studies
11
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+/- meta analysis
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increases validity of conclusions
publication bias - may leave out less relevant studies
