Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques
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What is the purpose of quantitative data analysis?

  • To collect data through surveys and interviews
  • To qualitatively interpret the meaning of data
  • To use statistical methods to summarize, describe, and infer from the data (correct)
  • To visually represent data through graphs and charts

    • What does the mean represent in descriptive statistics?

  • The variability of a dataset
  • The average value of a dataset (correct)
  • The middle value of a dataset
  • The most frequently occurring value in a dataset

    • What is the median used for in descriptive statistics?

  • To find the average value in a dataset
  • To find the middle value in a dataset (correct)
  • To measure the variability in a dataset
  • To find the most frequent value in a dataset

    • What does the mode represent in descriptive statistics?

    <p>The most frequent value in a dataset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does standard deviation measure in descriptive statistics?

    <p>The variability in a dataset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hypothesis testing used for in inferential statistics?

    <p>To test a hypothesis about a population based on a sample of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statistical technique is used to estimate a population parameter based on a sample of data?

    <p>Confidence Intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is used to model the relationship between two variables?

    <p>Simple Linear Regression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method is employed to identify patterns in data over time?

    <p>Trend Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation would a researcher use multiple linear regression?

    <p>To model the relationship between multiple variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is used to identify seasonal patterns in data?

    <p>Seasonal Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does qualitative data analysis involve?

    <p>Using content analysis and thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes in data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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