5. QUANTITATIVE DATA = advantage of the scientific method as it is easy to objectively analyse large amounts of data using an appropriate inferential stats test
(+) it is an advantage because: makes data difficult to misinterpret, scientific research often uses large representative samples which causes large amounts of data, if it is quantitative, this means it won't be subjective and can be analysed, manipulated easily and compared which allows further research to be conducted and more learnt within Psychology
Example:
- in Rahe's (1970) study, he measured the correlation between stress (in Life Change Units) and health before and during a navy mission in 2664 navy personnel. This collected quantitative data which means that the relationship between co-variable 1 (LCU) and co-variable 2 (illness) can be empirically observed, and the probability of the relationship occurring by chance established. Furthermore, because of the large quantity of quantitative data, it could be analysed and compared easily to develop further findings
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