Question detail
Which of the following best describes qualitative data?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Use of qualitative and quantitative data
Question
- A. Data that can be measured and expressed numerically
- B. Data that describes characteristics or qualities
- C. Data that is only collected through surveys
- D. Data that is always collected from secondary sources
Answer
The correct answer is Data that describes characteristics or qualities.
Explanation
The correct option is Data that describes characteristics or qualities. Data that describes characteristics or qualities is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to use qualitative and quantitative data from secondary 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 with secondary data
Students often treat data from a textbook or a government report as primary data, assuming it is original fieldwork, when it is actually secondary information compiled from other sources.
Remind students that primary data comes directly from original observations or experiments (e.g., field surveys, interviews), while secondary data is information that has already been processed or interpreted by others (e.g., published statistics, reports). They should identify the source type before using it in analysis.
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