types of data

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    • What are the two main types of data?
      Qualitative and quantitative data
    • What does qualitative data represent?
      Data expressed in words and non-numerical
    • What is quantitative data?
      Data that can be counted, usually numbers
    • What is primary data?
      Information obtained first-hand by a researcher
    • How is primary data often gathered in psychology?
      Through experiments, self-reports, or observations
    • What is secondary data?
      Information collected by someone else previously
    • What is meta-analysis?
      Combining findings from multiple studies
    • What is the difference between meta-analysis and a review?
      Meta-analysis produces an overall statistical conclusion
    • What are the characteristics of qualitative data collection methods?
      • Expressed in words, not numbers
      • Includes interviews, observations, and descriptions
      • Captures thoughts, feelings, and opinions
    • What are the characteristics of quantitative data collection methods?
      • Expressed numerically
      • Gathers individual scores from participants
      • Suitable for statistical analysis and graphing
    • How do qualitative and quantitative data overlap in research?
      Both can provide insights into participants' experiences
    • What is the main strength of primary data?
      It is authentic data from participants
    • What is a benefit of secondary data?
      It is often inexpensive and readily available
    • What is a limitation of collecting primary data?
      It requires significant time and effort
    • What is a potential drawback of secondary data?
      Quality may vary and affect validity
    • What types of data would the following examples produce?
      1. Students rate their enjoyment of research methods on a scale of 1-10
      2. An individual describes his experience of schizophrenia
      3. A researcher asks passers-by their views on living in the town centre
      4. Quantitative data
      5. Qualitative data
      6. Qualitative data
    • What are the strengths and weaknesses of primary and secondary data?
      Strengths of primary data:
      • Authentic and specific to research needs
      Weaknesses of primary data:
      • Time-consuming and resource-intensive

      Strengths of secondary data:
      • Inexpensive and readily available
      Weaknesses of secondary data:
      • Quality may vary, affecting validity
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