Question detail
Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Use of qualitative and quantitative data
Question
- A. Interviews
- B. Surveys with numerical responses
- C. Photographs
- D. Field notes
Answer
The correct answer is Surveys with numerical responses.
Explanation
The correct option is Surveys with numerical responses. Surveys with numerical responses is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to use qualitative and quantitative data from primary sources. This belongs to Use of qualitative and quantitative data within Use of qualitative and quantitative data, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Use of qualitative and quantitative data, reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Confusing Primary and Secondary Sources
Students often confuse primary sources with secondary sources when collecting qualitative and quantitative data.
To fix this, remember that primary sources are original data collected firsthand, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary data.
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