Types of Data (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Qualitative data
Qualitative data
Info in word form, not numerical values
Quantitative data
Quantitative data
Numerical data that can be counted & analysed statistically
Primary data
Primary data
Original info collected directly by researcher
Secondary data
Secondary data
Info previously collected by others
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis
Combines findings from multiple studies on same topic
Effect size
Effect size
Statistical measure of relationship strength across studies
Strength of qualitative data
Strength of qualitative data
Detailed, comprehensive insights into experiences
Limitation of qualitative data
Limitation of qualitative data
Subjective interpretation may introduce researcher bias
Strength of quantitative data
Strength of quantitative data
Enables statistical analysis & objective comparisons
Limitation of quantitative data
Limitation of quantitative data
Limited depth, oversimplifies complex phenomena