Question

The data of research is ______.

• A. Only qualitative
• B. Only quantitative
• C. Both (a) and (b)
• D. Neither (a) nor (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both (a) and (b)

Research data is defined as recorded factual material commonly retained by and accepted in the scientific community as necessary to validate research findings; although the majority of such data is created in digital format, all research data is included irrespective of the format in which it is created.

Research data is any information that has been collected, observed, generated or created to validate original research findings. Although usually digital, research data also includes non-digital formats such as laboratory notebooks and diaries.