RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

TOOLS OF DATA COLLECTIONS THEIR TYPES ATTRIBUTES AND USES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is quantitative data?
A
Data collected the written / descriptive form
B
A study of an individual or group over a long period of time
C
A small scale study done prior to the actual study
D
Data collected in the numeric form
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Quantitative data is the value of data in the form of counts or numbers where each data set has a unique numerical value. This data is any quantifiable information that researchers can use for mathematical calculations and statistical analysis to make real-life decisions based on these mathematical derivations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Quantitative data is measurable numerical data researchers collect by asking close-ended or multiple-choice questions using surveys, polls, questionnaires, and other methods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Quantitative data are used when a researcher is trying to quantify a problem, or address the “what” or “how many” aspects of a research question. It is data that can either be counted or compared on a numeric scale.

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