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?

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

    What is a characteristic of nominal scale data?

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

    What is a characteristic of ordinal scale data?

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

    What is the main characteristic of an interval scale?

    <p>It has an arbitrary zero point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between qualitative and quantitative analysis?

    <p>Quantitative analysis is more numerical, while qualitative analysis is more descriptive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when interpreting data?

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

    What is a characteristic of ratio scales?

    <p>It contains features of all three types of scales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data is typically gathered through observations?

    <p>Narrative data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of qualitative data interpretation?

    <p>To describe data through descriptive context</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Discourse analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of grounded theory?

    <p>To develop causal explanations for a phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in conducting qualitative data analysis?

    <p>Developing and applying codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Open coding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential limitation of qualitative data analysis?

    <p>It is prone to data interpretation biases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between correlation and causation?

    <p>Correlation identifies associations, while causation identifies causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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