Data Analysis - Kinds of Data

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data that is expressed in words - non numerical
qualitative data
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data that is usually given as numbers
quantitative data
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information that has already been collected by someone else
secondary data
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information that has been obtained first hand by the researcher
primary data
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combining research from a number of studies on a particular topic to provide an overall view
meta analysis
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why does qualitative data provide
rich detail
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what is a problem with qualitative data?
subjective
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what is good about quantitative data
simple
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criticism of quantitative data
unrepresentative real life
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what is a strength of primary data
authentic
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what is a problem with primary data?
time consuming
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what is a strength of secondary data
inexpensive
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what is a problem of secondary data
out-dated
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data that is usually given as numbers

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information that has already been collected by someone else

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information that has been obtained first hand by the researcher

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combining research from a number of studies on a particular topic to provide an overall view

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