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| + | Epidemiological investigation requires a good understanding of different data types, as this will strongly influence data analysis and interpretation. Data can broadly be classified as qualitative and quantitative, as shown below. Within each of these groups, data types can be classified further. | ||
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| + | ==Qualitative data== | ||
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| + | ===Nominal scale of measurement=== | ||
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| + | ===Ordinal scale of measurement=== | ||
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| + | ==Quantitative data== | ||
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| + | ===Discrete (count)=== | ||
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| + | ===Continuous=== | ||
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| + | ====Interval scale of measurement==== | ||
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| + | ====Ratio scale of measurement==== | ||
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Revision as of 17:37, 10 December 2010
Epidemiological investigation requires a good understanding of different data types, as this will strongly influence data analysis and interpretation. Data can broadly be classified as qualitative and quantitative, as shown below. Within each of these groups, data types can be classified further.