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HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 56 MC

A researcher collected the following sets of data while investigating young people's health behaviours:

    1. The percentage of adolescents who exercised at least three times per week
    2. Patient identification numbers from a youth mental health clinic database
    3. Daily caloric intake recorded by teenagers in a nutrition study
    4. BMI measurements of all individual participants

Which combination correctly identifies all the quantitative data sets?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 1, 2 and 3
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 3 and 4
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\(C\)
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  • C is correct as all statements listed provide a numerical percentage that can be statistically analysed, which is characteristic of quantitative data.

Explanation:

  • 1 – Quantitative data (numerical measurement that can be mathematically analysed).
  • 2 – Qualitative data. Even though these are numbers, they function as labels or identifiers rather than measurements.
  • 3 – Quantitative data (numerical measurements of food consumption).
  • 4 – Quantitative data. BMI (Body Mass Index) is a numerical measurement calculated from height and weight that can be used for statistical analysis.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 55 MC

A researcher is investigating young people's meanings of health. Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

  1. A survey that asks each participant their postcode.
  2. Interview responses describing what health means to participating students.
  3. A survey showing the percentage of Year 10 students who believe mental health is important.
  4. Written reflections from students about their personal health journeys.
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\(C\)
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  • C is correct as it provides a numerical percentage that can be statistically analysed, which is characteristic of quantitative data.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect. Although it provides numerical data, the data cannot be ranked.
  • B is incorrect as interview responses are qualitative data providing in-depth descriptions.
  • D is incorrect as written reflections are qualitative data providing descriptive insights.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 65

Describe the difference between quantitative and qualitative data in health research, providing an example of each data type that could be used to investigate the meanings of health for young people.   (3 marks)

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  • Quantitative data is numerical information that can be measured and analysed statistically, while qualitative data provides descriptive, non-numerical information about qualities, opinions or experiences.
  • An example of quantitative data when investigating meanings of health for young people could be survey results showing what percentage of high school students rated their physical health as 5 or above on a 1-10 scale.
  • In contrast, qualitative data might include focus group responses where students give their opinion on whether “health means being able to jog 5 kilometres without walking”.
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  • Quantitative data is numerical information that can be measured and analysed statistically, while qualitative data provides descriptive, non-numerical information about qualities, opinions or experiences.
  • An example of quantitative data when investigating meanings of health for young people could be survey results showing what percentage of high school students rated their physical health as 5 or above on a 1-10 scale.
  • In contrast, qualitative data might include focus group responses where students give their opinion on whether “health means being able to jog 5 kilometres without walking”.