12 Questions
What does data interpretation refer to in research?
Understanding the underlying generalization of research findings
Which term refers to a piece of information shown by a number?
Statistic
What is the purpose of descriptive statistics?
Organizing, analyzing, and presenting data
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data representation?
Qualitative represents data using texts, while quantitative uses numbers.
What does inferential statistics aim to do?
Draw conclusions about the larger group based on sample analysis
Which term best represents a numerical characteristic of a population?
Parameter
What does the term 'Data Processing' refer to?
Concentrating, recasting, and dealing with the data so that they are responsive to analysis
Which of the following is NOT a step in the data processing stage?
Inferential analysis
What is the purpose of the 'Coding' step in data processing?
To assign numerals or other symbols to answers so that responses can be put into a limited number of categories
Which type of data analysis focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses?
Confirmatory
What is the purpose of the 'Tabulation' step in data processing?
To summarize raw data and display it in a compact form for further analysis
Which type of data analysis focuses on discovering new features in the data and suggesting new hypotheses?
Inferential
Test your knowledge on data processing for analysis, covering topics such as editing, coding, and classification of data. Learn about the steps involved in preparing data for meaningful insights and decision-making.
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