Quantitative research measures numerical terms, such as how much, how long and how many.

What are the advantages of quantitative research?

What are the disadvantages?

Brainstorm and come up with a scenario that could benefit by using quantitative research.

Qualitative research typically looks at the how and why of events and can be about peoples opinions and emotions.

What are the advantages of qualitative research?

What are the disadvantages?

Brainstorm and come up with a scenario that could benefit by using qualitative research.

Mini-Project: In this lesson, you will go through the first two steps of the data cycle.

Ask Questions: Formulate a statistical question that can be answered with data.

Consider Data: Collect or find data that will aid in answering your question.

The best part of this mini-project is that your statistical question can revolve around anything! Think of something that you are interested in. Brainstorm a few questions that you would be curious on learning more about.

Fun Examples:

Who is the best football player on the NY Giants?

Which child Disney star became the most successful later in life?

Who would win in a battle between Marvel and DC superheroes?

Social Equity Examples:

How well do bridge programs help first-gen college students succeed in their first year?

Does playing sports help girls in their sense of self-awareness and self-imagery?

Does the distance to a grocery store have an impact on health and eating habits?

In this activity, brainstorm and list at least three statistical questions that you would like to explore further.

Get Started!2 Mini-Project: In this lesson, you will go through the first two steps of the data cycle.

Ask Questions: Formulate a statistical question that can be answered with data.

Consider Data: Collect or find data that will aid in answering your question.

The best part of this mini-project is that your statistical question can revolve around anything! Think of something that you are interested in. Brainstorm a few questions that you would be curious on learning more about.

Fun Examples:

Who is the best football player on the NY Giants? Which child Disney star became the most successful later in life? Who would win in a battle between Marvel and DC superheroes? Social Equity Examples:

How well do bridge programs help first-gen college students succeed in their first year? Does playing sports help girls in their sense of self-awareness and self-imagery? Does the distance to a grocery store have an impact on health and eating habits? In this activity, brainstorm and list at least three statistical questions that you would like to explore further.