1.2 Data Collection

Which of the following is method of secondary data collection?

• Direct personal investigation.

• None of these.

• Direct oral investigation.

• Collection of information through questionnaire.

The main feature of secondary source of data is that _.

• It provides first-hand information to the researcher.

• It is more reliable compared to primary data.

• It implies that the data is collected from its original source.

• It involves collecting data from existing sources that had gathered primary data beforehand for their research purpose.

Which of the following is the main point of difference between primary data and secondary data?

• The collection of secondary data is costlier and more time consuming when compared to primary data.

• The secondary data is always original whereas the primary data is not.

• The primary data is much more reliable than secondary data because it is collected directly from respondents.

• None of these.

What are the two types of data?

• Organised and unorganised data.

• Qualitative and quantitative data.

• Processed and unprocessed data.

• Primary and secondary data.

Which of the following would really require the largest sample size?

• Simple random sampling.

• Systematic sampling.

• Cluster sampling.

• Stratified sampling.

A questionnaire that offers no scope for any respondent’s own view is called:

• Closed-ended.

• Schedule.

• Open-ended.

• Unstructured.

In random sampling:

• Each element has equal chance of being selected.

• Sample is always full of bias.

• Cost involved is very less.

• Cost involved are high.

A good questionnaire should have:

• Minimum questions.

• Concise.

• Clear.

• All of the above.

A study was carried out to know the crop structure in a village of 200 farms. Of the 50 farms surveyed, 50% grew only wheat. Identify the population and the sample.

• Population 50, Sample 200

• Population 200, Sample 50

• Population 250, Sample 50

• Population 250,

  Sample 150

Which of the following is not a method of sampling?

• Questionnaire Sample

• Random Sample

• Quota Sample

• Systematic Sample