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Open Trivia Questions Dataset
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About
This dataset offers detailed information on trivia questions sourced from the Open Trivia Database, serving as an extensive collection of quiz content. It includes key attributes such as the question text, the correct answer, its category, and difficulty level. The data was gathered using the Open Trivia Database API, providing a valuable resource for researchers, data enthusiasts, and developers interested in trivia analysis, question categorisation, and the development of quiz applications. A distinguishing feature is its inclusion of various topics, from General Knowledge to Science and Entertainment, with difficulty levels ranging from easy to hard, enabling analysis of question complexity.
Columns
- type: Indicates the format of the question, which is consistently "boolean" for true/false questions.
- difficulty: Represents the level of challenge for the question, such as easy, medium, or hard. Approximately 48% are easy, 41% are medium, and 11% fall into other difficulties.
- category: Defines the subject area or topic of the trivia question. For instance, about 19% are General Knowledge, 19% are Entertainment: Video Games, and 62% are from other categories.
- question: Contains the actual text of the trivia question.
- correct_answer: Provides the correct response to the trivia question, either "True" or "False". Roughly 60% of answers are True and 40% are False.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file, named
quiz_questions.csv. It has a size of 30.4 kB and comprises 260 rows, with each row representing a unique trivia question. There are 5 columns in total.Usage
This dataset is ideal for a range of applications, including:
- Analysing trivia question trends based on their category, difficulty, or answer type.
- Developing machine learning models for predicting question difficulty or classifying categories.
- Creating tools for quiz and trivia applications, such as question recommendation systems.
- Studying how question phrasing and topics influence difficulty levels in trivia games.
Coverage
The data's geographic scope is global. While a listing date of 16/06/2025 is noted, the specific time range for the content of the trivia questions is not detailed within the available information. The dataset covers diverse topics, including General Knowledge, Science, and Entertainment, and includes questions with varying difficulty levels from easy to hard.
License
CC BY-SA
Who Can Use It
This dataset is intended for:
- Researchers interested in data analysis and categorisation.
- Data enthusiasts exploring patterns within trivia content.
- Developers building quiz applications or question-answering systems.
- Data scientists working on machine learning models for text classification or prediction.
- Quiz enthusiasts looking to explore or build upon trivia content.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Open Trivia Questions Dataset
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- General Knowledge Quiz Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: Open Trivia Database Quiz Questions All Categories
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