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Which data source is often low cost and provides data that is measured regularly and of high quality?

Web data
Administrative data (correct)
Data from / for other research
Sensor data

Which data source provides big and accurate data, but is limited to variables that can be measured by sensors?

Web data
Data from / for other research
Sensor data (correct)
Administrative data

Which data source is often low cost and of high quality, but may not have all the variables needed?

Sensor data
Web data
Data from / for other research (correct)
Administrative data

Which data source is often low cost and suitable for web-based interaction, but blindly scraping can cause errors?

Web data (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which data source is often high cost and relies on the respondent's ability to understand/interpret the question, but provides variables that may not be available elsewhere?

Surveys (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits and threats associated with administrative data as a data source?

Benefits: Measured regularly and high quality. Threats: Sometimes not clear how a variable is defined or measured. Not all variables needed are available. Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits and threats associated with sensor data as a data source?

Benefits: Data is big and accurate. Threats: Only variables that can be measured by sensors are available. Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits and threats associated with data from/for other research as a data source?

Benefits: Often high quality. Threats: Not all variables needed are available. Data may have already been studied extensively. Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits and threats associated with web data as a data source?

Benefits: Often big data. Threats: Only suitable for web-based interaction. Blindly scraping can cause errors. Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits and threats associated with surveys as a data source?

Benefits: Variables needed often not available elsewhere. Threats: Relies on the respondent's ability to understand/interpret the question. Often voluntary participation. May be influenced by circumstances, such as the interviewer or the setting. Signup and view all the answers