Types of Data and Graphs Quiz

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What type of data includes information about properties that can be measured and represented with numbers?

  • Qualitative data
  • Opinion-based data
  • Emotional data
  • Quantitative data (correct)

Which of the following is NOT an example of qualitative data?

  • Colors
  • Opinions
  • Emotions
  • Distance (correct)

What should a researcher attempt to do when trying to explain qualitative or quantitative data?

  • Use solely deductive arguments
  • Create assumptions based on intuition
  • Avoid forming arguments
  • Form inferences toward the best explanation (correct)

Which type of argument is described as very reliable because its premises logically entail the conclusion if true?

<p>Deductive argument (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the crucial aspect of falsificationism when rendering hypotheses or ideas untrue?

<p>Dependence on empirical data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a historian examining sources have in common with a detective interviewing witnesses at a crime scene?

<p>Both face sources that lack authority and authenticity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a researcher or scientist attempt to do when analyzing qualitative data?

<p>Form inferences toward the best explanation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following senses is NOT considered essential for falsification dependent on empirical data?

<p>Intuition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for a researcher or scientist when forming arguments about information?

<p>Forming arguments that logically entail the conclusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is important for both historians and detectives when faced with challenging sources?

<p>To weed through sources to find relevant information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is characterized by being countable or measurable?

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

Which type of data can be displayed on bar graphs and circle graphs?

<p>Discrete data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of discrete data?

<p>Made of whole numbers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data does not involve numerical values?

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

How is quantitative data different from qualitative data?

<p>Quantitative data involves numerical values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method can be used to collect quantitative data for marketing analysis?

<p>Conjoint analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some advantages of quantitative data?

<p>Repeatability and absence of bias (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data can be displayed using line graphs?

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

What is a defining feature of continuous data?

<p>Involves fractions or decimal values (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is characterized by whole numbers and can be analyzed using bar graphs?

<p>Discrete data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is represented by numerical values and can include fractions or decimal values?

<p>Continuous data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which graphical representation is used for displaying continuous data?

<p>Line graph (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of quantitative data compared to qualitative data?

<p>Involves numerical values (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data does not involve unspecified values and can fluctuate?

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

What is a key advantage of quantitative data over qualitative data?

<p>Bias-free (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is countable, finite, non-negative data referred to?

<p>'Whole numbers' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is analyzed through trend analysis for making predictions?

<p>'Data analysis for marketing' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to collect demographic versus social information for qualitative data?

<p>'Surveys' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of analysis is performed to break down quantitative data into detailed information-heavy tables?

<p>'Cross-tabulation' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information does qualitative data include?

<p>Emotions, feelings, colors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are deductive arguments considered very reliable?

<p>They intend to logically entail the conclusion if the premises are true (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way should a researcher or scientist approach explanations for qualitative or quantitative data?

<p>By attempting to falsify any possible explanations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following senses is crucial for falsification dependent on empirical data?

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

What do both historians and detectives do when faced with challenging sources?

<p>Weed through irrelevant sources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of continuous data?

<p>Is characterized by gaps between possible values (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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