Question 1

CADA stands for:
A) Complex and Assisted Data Analysis.
B) Careful Analysis of Data Advised.
C) Computer Assisted Data Analysis.
D) Complete Analysis of Data Advised.

Accepted Answer

C stands for Computer Assisted Data Analysis, which is the most commonly used and widely accepted meaning of CADA. A, B, and D may sound plausible, but they are not the commonly accepted meanings of the acronym CADA.

Question 2

CAQDAS stands for:
A) Can Analyse Quantitative Data And Statistics.
B) Can Analyse Qualitative Data And Statistics.
C) Can Analyse Qualitative Data Sets
D) Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis.

Accepted Answer

CAQDAS stands for Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis. This refers to software programs that assist with the analysis of qualitative data such as interview transcripts, surveys, or field notes. These programs can assist with organizing, coding and identifying patterns in the data making the analysis easier for researchers.

Question 3

Sometimes researchers gather both quantitative and qualitative data for their research project; this is known as:
A) A mixed methods research project.
B) A large research project.
C) A large data set.
D) A cross concepts research project.

Accepted Answer

When researchers gather both quantitative and qualitative data for their research project, it is known as a mixed methods research project. This approach allows for a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the research topic by combining numerical data with more subjective and experiential insights.

Question 4

It is of the utmost importance that the analysis and the findings from the analysis are grounded in the data.

Accepted Answer

The analysis and findings must be based on the actual data to ensure accuracy and credibility. Making assumptions or drawing conclusions without proper data can lead to incorrect or biased results.

Question 5

Summarising statistics are:
A) Difficult to calculate.
B) Easy to calculate.
C) Highly sophisticated mathamatical manipulations.
D) Statistics that provide summaries of data.

Accepted Answer

Summarising statistics are statistics that provide summaries of data. They are used to give a quick overview of the data, rather than presenting every single data point. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 6

The four stages of data analysis are description, interpretation, conclusions, and theorisation.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The four stages of data analysis are description, interpretation, conclusions, and theorisation.

Question 7

Data management is:
A) The correct, safe and secure management of data.
B) The responsibility of the thesis supervisor.
C) The responsibility of research participants.
D) The responsibility of research assistants.

Accepted Answer

Data management refers to the correct and safe management of data, which includes responsibilities such as maintaining data security and privacy, documenting data and ensuring its accuracy, and ensuring data is stored appropriately. It is the responsibility of all researchers, whether they are supervisors, participants, or assistants, to ensure that data management protocols are followed appropriately. However, it is not solely the responsibility of any one group, making option B, C, and D incorrect.

Question 8

There are essentially:
A) Two kinds of data, quantitative and qualitative.
B) Three different kinds of data, quantitative, qualitative and mixed.
C) Four different kinds of data, quantitative, qualitative, mixed and scientific.
D) Five different kinds of data, quantitative, qualitative, mixed, scientific and sound.

Accepted Answer

There are only two kinds of data, quantitative and qualitative. Mixed data is just a combination of both types. “Scientific” and “sound” data are not separate categories of data, but rather characteristics or qualities of the data itself.

Question 9

NUDIST is a:
A) Means of analysing quantitative data.
B) Means of analysing statistical data.
C) Computer software package designed to support qualitative data analysis.
D) Computer software package designed to support quantitative data analysis.

Accepted Answer

NUDIST is a computer software package designed to support qualitative data analysis. It provides tools for organizing, coding, and analyzing qualitative data such as text, audio, and video files.

Question 10

If your data is electronically or digitally stored you should:
A) Keep it on a memory stick.
B) Keep it on a DVD.
C) Make copies of the file.
D) Keep it locked away.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is to make copies of the file since having multiple backups is important in case one copy is lost, damaged or corrupted. Keeping the data on a memory stick or DVD is also a good idea, but it's important to have multiple copies in different locations. Keeping it locked away is not necessarily the best option as the data may still be susceptible to damage or loss if there is a fire or other disaster.

Question 11

The focus of any plan for data management is:
A) The cost of the plan.
B) The security and safety of the data.
C) The complexity of the plan.
D) The secrecy of the plan.

Accepted Answer

The focus of any plan for data management should be on the security and safety of the data, as this is crucial in ensuring that sensitive information is not compromised or lost. While the cost, complexity, and secrecy of the plan may also be important considerations, they should not take priority over the protection of the data.

Question 12

Quantitative data is data in the form of:
A) Numbers.
B) Narratives and stories.
C) Drawings, cartoons, paintings, photographs.
D) Feelings, beliefs, perspectives, opinions.

Accepted Answer

Quantitative data is data that can be measured or expressed in numerical form. This includes things like statistics, measurements, and numerical ratings. Therefore, the best choice is A, which refers to numbers.

Question 13

Qualitative data is data in the form of:
A) Numbers.
B) Statistics.
C) Mathamatical equations.
D) Feelings, beliefs, perspectives, opinions.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative data is subjective in nature and can include feelings, beliefs, perspectives and opinions, rather than quantitative data which is numerical and statistical.

Question 14

The second stage of data analysis is interpretation, where the researcher interprets the data. The researcher attempts to detail and explain what the data mean, the meaning of the data.

Accepted Answer

In the interpretation stage of data analysis, the researcher attempts to identify patterns and develop explanations for what the data mean. They may use various techniques, such as coding or visualization, to help with this process.

Question 15

NVivio is a:
A) Means of analysing quantitative data.
B) Means of analysing statistical data.
C) Computer software package designed to support qualitative data analysis.
D) Computer software package designed to support quantitative data analysis.

Accepted Answer

NVivo is a computer software package designed specifically to support qualitative data analysis. It allows researchers to organize, categorize, and analyze large amounts of qualitative data such as interviews, focus groups, and open-ended survey responses. It does not support quantitative data analysis or statistical analysis.

Question 16

The fourth and final stage of data analysis is the theorisation stage. The researcher theorises their data by linking it with the theory, laid out the in the literature review carried out for the research.

Accepted Answer

In the theorisation stage, the researcher does indeed link their data with the theory outlined in the literature review to form a coherent analysis and interpretation of the findings.

Question 17

The computer software package SPSS is useful:
A) For the analysis of qualitative data.
B) For the analysis of quantitative data.
C) For the analysis of mixed data.
D) For the analysis of scientific data.

Accepted Answer

SPSS is primarily designed for the analysis of quantitative data. While it is possible to analyze some qualitative and mixed data with SPSS, the software is most effective for analyzing numerical data.

Question 18

Atlas ti is a:
A) Means of analysing quantitative data.
B) Means of analysing statistical data.
C) Computer software package designed to support qualitative data analysis.
D) Computer software package designed to support quantitative data analysis.

Accepted Answer

Atlas ti is a computer software package designed specifically to support qualitative data analysis. It is widely used in social sciences and qualitative research. It helps researchers to manage, code, and analyze large amounts of textual, graphical, and multimedia data.

Question 19

The fourth framework in the four frameworks approach to research is:
A) The conceptual framework.
B) The theoretical framework.
C) The methodological framework.
D) The analytical framework.

Accepted Answer

The fourth framework in the four frameworks approach to research is the analytical framework, which focuses on the methods and processes used to analyze data.

Question 20

The third stage of data analysis is the conclusions stage; the researcher draws a major or a minor conclusion from the data. In drawing conclusions, the researcher moves the interpretation along, from stating what it is that they see in the data, and what they think that means, to drawing some kind of conclusion about it.

Accepted Answer

This is correct, as the third stage of data analysis is indeed the conclusions stage, where the researcher draws conclusions from the data.

Quiz 13: Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

CADA stands for:

CAQDAS stands for:

Sometimes researchers gather both quantitative and qualitative data for their research project; this is known as:

It is of the utmost importance that the analysis and the findings from the analysis are grounded in the data.

Summarising statistics are:

The four stages of data analysis are description, interpretation, conclusions, and theorisation.

Data management is:

There are essentially:

NUDIST is a:

If your data is electronically or digitally stored you should:

The focus of any plan for data management is:

Quantitative data is data in the form of:

Qualitative data is data in the form of:

The second stage of data analysis is interpretation, where the researcher interprets the data. The researcher attempts to detail and explain what the data mean, the meaning of the data.

NVivio is a:

The fourth and final stage of data analysis is the theorisation stage. The researcher theorises their data by linking it with the theory, laid out the in the literature review carried out for the research.

The computer software package SPSS is useful:

Atlas ti is a:

The fourth framework in the four frameworks approach to research is: