Statistics Scales and Data Interpretation

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What is the primary concern in data interpretation that can lead to subjective results?

The scale of measurement used

The type of data being analyzed

The number of sources of data

The nature and goal of interpretation (correct)

What is the major difference between quantitative and qualitative analysis?

The scale of measurement used

The level of subjectivity in interpretation

The type of data being analyzed (correct)

The number of sources of data

What is a major challenge in data analysis that can lead to incorrect interpretations?

Data arriving from multiple sources

Data having a haphazard ordering

The subjective nature of interpretation (correct)

The lack of visual presentations of data findings

What is the importance of deciding on a scale of measurement before data analysis?

It has a long-term impact on data interpretation ROI Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of nominal scale data?

It consists of non-numeric categories that cannot be ranked or compared quantitatively Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of ordinal scale data?

It consists of exclusive categories that are exclusive and exhaustive but with a logical order Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an interval scale?

It has an arbitrary zero point Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between qualitative and quantitative analysis?

Quantitative analysis is more numerical, while qualitative analysis is more descriptive Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration when interpreting data?

Discerning between correlation, causation, and coincidences, as well as other bias Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of ratio scales?

It contains features of all three types of scales Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is typically gathered through observations?

Narrative data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of qualitative data interpretation?

To describe data through descriptive context Signup and view all the answers

What type of analysis focuses on the social context of communication between the researcher and respondent?

Discourse analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of grounded theory?

To develop causal explanations for a phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in conducting qualitative data analysis?

Developing and applying codes Signup and view all the answers

What type of coding involves the initial organization of raw data to make sense of it?

Open coding Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential limitation of qualitative data analysis?

It is prone to data interpretation biases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between correlation and causation?

Correlation identifies associations, while causation identifies causes Signup and view all the answers