IVP Pre Assignment Quiz

What is secondary data

• the first hand data gathered by the researcher themself..

• Data that is purely numerical

• Data that is purely descriptive

• Data collected by another party.

A Newspaper article is a source of primary data

• True

• False

Primary data is a survey conducted first hand by the researcher

• True

• False

Which is an advantage of secondary data

• You are certain of the reliability of the source

• It is descriptive

• Cost and time efficient

Reliability refers to a piece of research that performs consistently well on repeated trials

• True

• False

Something is valid if it...

• Is factually sound

• Is replicable

• Takes a lesser amount of time than alternatives

• Is inspired by other research

Why do we reject a hypothesis rather than accepting another

• Because it is easier

• Because null hypothesese are usually wrong

• Because research is ever changing

• Because it is quicker

This is a null hypothesis: A dog that is fed garlic will repel more fleas than a dog that is not.

• True

• False

An advantage of writing an extended essay is that it is quick and easy to read

• True

• False

A disadvantage of a written report is that

• It is always based on secondary data

• You cannot receive instant feedback

• It is not recorded on file