Research Methods: Data Analysis
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Research Methods: Data Analysis

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What is the primary goal of data analysis?

  • To eliminate irrelevant data
  • To draw conclusions and support decision-making (correct)
  • To validate a research study
  • To collect more data

    • What type of data analysis is used when it is not clear what to expect from the data?

  • Quantitative
  • Descriptive
  • Inferential
  • Exploratory (correct)

    • What is the purpose of descriptive data analysis?

  • To eliminate outliers from the data
  • To describe, show or summarize data in a meaningful way (correct)
  • To make predictions about the population
  • To show the relationship between multiple variables

    • What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

    <p>Qualitative data is categorical, while quantitative data is numerical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of inferential data analysis?

    <p>To make predictions about the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statistical measures are commonly used in descriptive data analysis?

    <p>Mean, median, mode, frequency, percentage, range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of data presentation in research?

    <p>To organize and communicate information effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is depicted in a graphical presentation of data?

    <p>Trends or comparisons between two or more sets of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a table in data presentation?

    <p>To present clear and organized data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a written description of data using words, statements, or paragraphs with numerals, numbers, and measurements?

    <p>Textual presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using tables in data interpretation?

    <p>To present clear and organized data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of assigning meaning to data?

    <p>Data interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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