Types of Variables in Research
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Which type of variable represents values with numbers?

  • Qualitative data
  • Numerical variable (correct)
  • Qualitative variable
  • Categorical variable

    • What type of data is subjective and helps to understand experiences in depth?

  • Numerical data
  • Quantitative data
  • Qualitative data (correct)
  • Primary data

    • Which type of data can be classified into primary and secondary sources?

  • Quantitative data (correct)
  • Numerical data
  • Categorical data
  • Qualitative data

    • If you are recording the number of items sold per month, what type of variable is this?

    <p>Numerical variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are data footprints in the context of the text?

    <p>Trails of data created by our online activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are data footprints compared to physical footprints?

    <p>Data footprints are like moving around on sand, while physical footprints are made on hard surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an active data footprint according to the text?

    <p>Sharing images or content on social media platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe passive data footprints?

    <p>Browsing history and product searches stored by search engines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of food is most preferred according to the graph?

    <p>Pizza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food item has more students disliking it than liking it?

    <p>Noodles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food item is implied to be the least popular in the class?

    <p>Sandwich</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about scaling up the results to other grades?

    <p>Class findings might represent other classes in the grade level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of data collection in data science?

    <p>To gather data for analysis and deriving insights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is data collection considered a primary step in most cases?

    <p>As it provides the foundation for reliable insights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the approach to data collection described in the text?

    <p>It varies based on the type of data being collected and the field of study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a variable in the context of data science?

    <p>An attribute of an object that may vary for different cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of distribution is represented by a histogram with a shape that is skewed to the right?

    <p>Right-skewed Distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the graphical representation suitable for finding the mode?

    <p>Pie Chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which graph/chart is one-dimensional in nature?

    <p>Pie Chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a Line chart be used to plot multiple variables?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

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