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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of the Ordinal Scale?

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

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