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Just the Facts, Ma’am!. USING DATA TO SUPPORT YOUR POSITION ON THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA. DATA. Quantitative Data. Data expressed in numerical terms, counted, or compared on a scale. Examples: Number of arrests for possession of marijuana Number of people admitted to treatment
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Just the Facts, Ma’am! USING DATA TO SUPPORT YOUR POSITION ON THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA
Quantitative Data • Data expressed in numerical terms, counted, or compared on a scale. • Examples: • Number of arrests for possession of marijuana • Number of people admitted to treatment • Number of states that have legalized medicinal marijuana
Qualitative Data • Data that is non-numerical data rich in detail and description • Examples • Student use surveys • Focus groups • One-on-one key informant interviews
Anecdotal Data • Antidotal is information gathered based on casual observations or indications rather than rigorous or scientific analysis • Examples • Stories • Personal observation
What is the most effective data? Hierarchy of Data • Quantitative Data • Qualitative Data • Anecdotal Data **** Use all three!!!!
Analysis of Data • Reliability of source • Availability • Obtainability • Stability • Relevance • Data collection methods • Evaluation