Categorical Data _____

question 12

Multiple Choice

Categorical data _____.

• A) are always nonnumeric
• B) may be either numeric or nonnumeric
• C) are always numeric
• D) indicate either how much or how many

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Definitions:

Content Analysis

A research method involving analysis of texts.

Secondary Analysis

The use of existing research data to find new insights or to form new statistical analyses, without needing to perform data collection firsthand.

Mixed Methods Approach

A research approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methods in order to provide a broader perspective on the research question.

Triangulation

A method used in qualitative research to cross-check information and conclusions by using two or more methods, data sources, or researchers to study the same phenomenon.