Research Methods: Data Analysis

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What is the primary purpose of data analysis?

  • To discover relevant information and support decision-making (correct)
  • To generate data
  • To collect data
  • To validate a research study

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

  • Qualitative
  • Inferential
  • Exploratory (correct)
  • Descriptive

Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive data analysis?

  • It shows the relationship between multiple variables
  • It is used to make predictions
  • It helps researchers summarize the data and find patterns (correct)
  • It allows you to formulate conclusions beyond the data

What is the main goal of inferential data analysis?

<p>To make inferences about the population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is characterized by numbers and statistics?

<p>Quantitative data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of data in research?

<p>To provide information to validate a research study (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of graphical presentation of data?

<p>To compare two or more sets of data or quantities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of rearranging data from lowest to highest or vice versa in textual presentation of data?

<p>To facilitate comparison and pattern detection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a well-designed table in tabular presentation of data?

<p>It must have a clear and simple structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including units in graphical presentation of data?

<p>To provide context for the data being presented (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of textual presentation of data?

<p>To present data in a concise and meaningful way using words and statements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including a caption and source in tabular presentation of data?

<p>To provide additional information about the data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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