Quantitative Data Analysis and Categorical Scale Quiz
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What is the main purpose of data analysis in research?

  • To find the frequency of occurrence of data
  • To make informed decisions based on the derived knowledge (correct)
  • To collect numerical data
  • To transform data into meaningful information
  • What is the characteristic of the Nominal Scale?

  • The numerical value or quantity used has no value except its ability to establish ranking among the set of data
  • It assigns order on the characteristics being measured
  • It has equal units of measurement
  • The data can be placed into categories and counted only in regard to frequency of occurrence (correct)
  • What is the key difference between Nominal Scale and Ordinal Scale?

  • Nominal Scale is more precise than Ordinal Scale
  • Nominal Scale has equal units of measurement, while Ordinal Scale does not
  • Nominal Scale uses numbers to classify, while Ordinal Scale uses numbers to rank (correct)
  • Nominal Scale is used for categorical data, while Ordinal Scale is used for numerical data
  • What is the purpose of using the Ordinal Scale?

    <p>To assign order on the characteristics being measured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of the Ordinal Scale?

    <p>It does not indicate the quantifiable values between the rankings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct definition of Quantitative Data Analysis?

    <p>A systematic approach of investigations during which numerical data are collected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the main purpose of data analysis in research?

    <p>To make informed decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between Nominal Scale and Ordinal Scale?

    <p>Nominal Scale is used to classify, while Ordinal Scale is used to rank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the Ordinal Scale?

    <p>To interpret the order and distance between scale scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct definition of Quantitative Data Analysis?

    <p>A systematic approach of investigations during which numerical data are collected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of the Ordinal Scale?

    <p>It does not have equal units of measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the Nominal Scale?

    <p>It is used to classify data based on frequency of occurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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