12 Questions
What is the primary purpose of data analysis?
To discover relevant information and support decision-making
What type of data analysis is used when it is not clear what to expect from the data?
Exploratory
Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive data analysis?
It helps researchers summarize the data and find patterns
What is the main goal of inferential data analysis?
To make inferences about the population
What type of data is characterized by numbers and statistics?
Quantitative data
What is the purpose of data in research?
To provide information to validate a research study
What is the primary purpose of graphical presentation of data?
To compare two or more sets of data or quantities
What is the purpose of rearranging data from lowest to highest or vice versa in textual presentation of data?
To facilitate comparison and pattern detection
What is the main characteristic of a well-designed table in tabular presentation of data?
It must have a clear and simple structure
What is the purpose of including units in graphical presentation of data?
To provide context for the data being presented
What is the main purpose of textual presentation of data?
To present data in a concise and meaningful way using words and statements
What is the purpose of including a caption and source in tabular presentation of data?
To provide additional information about the data
Test your understanding of data analysis in research methods, including qualitative and quantitative data, and how to validate research studies. Explore the different types of data and how to interpret them to draw conclusions.
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