Types of data

• What type of data does quantitative data represent?

  Quantities (numbers)
• How can quantitative data involve words?

  It can include data about thoughts and feelings
• What is a strength of quantitative data?

  It can be easy to analyze
• How can quantitative data be visually represented?

  Through averages, graphs, and charts
• What is a weakness of quantitative data?

  It lacks depth and detail
• Why doesn't quantitative data reflect real-world complexity?

  It provides little information about thoughts
• What type of data does qualitative data represent?

  Words or pictures
• How can qualitative data be quantified?

  By counting specific words mentioned
• What is a strength of qualitative data?

  It provides more depth and detail
• How does qualitative data increase validity?

  Participants express their thoughts freely
• What is a weakness of qualitative data?

  It is more difficult to analyze
• Why might conclusions from qualitative data be problematic?

  They may be based on the researcher's opinion