๐น Is Qualitative Data Always Primary Data?
๐น Is Qualitative Data Always Primary Data?
Insights from Stroke Care and IoV Research
Understanding stroke care isn’t just about what happens — it’s about why it matters. In our recent research, we use a mix of sensor data, patient feedback, and AI-driven IoV analytics to capture the full story (Saad, Jamshed, Adedamola, Nauman, & Kim, 2025).
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๐ง Primary vs. Secondary Data
Primary data → Data you collect yourself (interviews, observations, or IoV sensor readings).
Secondary data → Data collected by someone else (published reports, case studies, open datasets).
For example, if we interview stroke patients or observe IoV interactions, that’s primary qualitative data. But if we analyze existing case reports or published interviews, that’s secondary.
“The last decade has witnessed considerable growth in the development of qualitative research... yet this is an area on which most researchers require some guidance.”
— Mason, J. (2002). Linking qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Routledge.
This highlights why blending qualitative and quantitative approaches is so powerful:
- Numbers reveal what changed.
- Words explain why it matters.
- AI-driven tools like TD3-based edge server selection optimize how data is collected and managed in real time (Saad et al., 2025).
๐งพ Quick Reference Table
Type | What It Uses | What It Explains | Usually Primary? |
---|---|---|---|
Quantitative | Numbers, Sensors, Stats | How much? How fast? | Yes |
Qualitative | Words, Emotions, Experiences | How? Why? What does it mean? | Usually yes |
Mixed Methods | Both numbers and narratives | Gives full understanding | Yes |
๐ผ️ Visual Insight
Figure: AI-driven task assignment and load management in heterogeneous IoV environments.
๐ก Bottom Line
- Quantitative = what changed
- Qualitative = why it matters
- AI-driven IoV analytics = how to manage and collect data efficiently
Together, they tell a complete research story — from patient care insights to smart IoV systems.
๐ References
Mason, J. (2002). Linking qualitative and quantitative data analysis. In T. May (Ed.), Analyzing qualitative data (pp. 89–110). Routledge.
Saad, M. M., Jamshed, M. A., Adedamola, A. I., Nauman, A., & Kim, D. (2025). Twin Delayed DDPG (TD3)-Based Edge Server Selection for 5G-Enabled Industrial and C-ITS Applications. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society.
Tags: IoV Research, Qualitative Analysis, Stroke Care, AI in Healthcare, Mixed Methods, TD3, Edge Computing
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