Data Collection Quiz

What is the primary purpose of research data?

• To replace the need for hypotheses

• To confuse the researcher

• To help researchers analyze problems

• To provide entertainment

Which of the following is NOT a type of data?

• Secondary data

• Tertiary data

• Qualitative data

• Primary data

What type of data is collected for the first time from the field?

• Primary data

• Qualitative data

• Tertiary data

• Secondary data

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative data?

• Countable

• Numerical based

• Fixed and universal

• Descriptive

What is a closed-ended question?

• A question that is ambiguous

• A question that cannot be answered

• A question with a limited set of responses

• A question that allows for any response

Which of the following is an example of a Likert scale?

• What is your favorite color?

• Rate your satisfaction from 1 to 5

• Do you like ice cream?

• What is your opinion on climate change?

What is the purpose of pre-testing a questionnaire?

• To finalize the questionnaire

• To eliminate ambiguous wording

• To avoid collecting data

• To increase the length of the questionnaire

Which sampling method gives every member of the population an equal chance of being selected?

• Non-random sampling

• Judgmental sampling

• Random sampling

• Purposive sampling

What is a focus group?

• An individual interview

• A type of survey

• A group interview led by a moderator

• A method for quantitative data collection

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a sample in research?

• Time efficiency

• Cost efficiency

• Increased accuracy

• Sampling error