Quiz on Direct Personal Investigation Method

What is the primary method of data collection in direct personal investigation?

• Using online surveys

• Collecting data from secondary sources

• Direct contact with informants

• Indirect contact with informants

Which of the following is a merit of the direct personal investigation method?

• Inaccuracy of data

• Complexity in data collection

• First-hand information

• High cost

What does the success of the direct personal investigation method depend on?

• The type of data collected

• The location of the investigation

• The efficiency of the investigator

• The number of informants

Which of the following is NOT a demerit of the direct personal investigation method?

• Costly in terms of time and money

• Difficult to cover vast areas

• Personal bias can affect results

• Provides original data

What type of data does the direct personal investigation method primarily collect?

• Historical data

• Secondary data

• Tertiary data

• First-hand data

Why is the direct personal investigation method considered reliable?

• It requires no training

• Data is collected from secondary sources

• Information is collected personally by the investigator

• It is a quick method

What is a limitation of the direct personal investigation method?

• It provides inaccurate data

• It is costly and time-consuming

• It can be used for large areas

• It is easy to conduct

Which of the following is a characteristic of the direct personal investigation method?

• Uniformity in data collection

• Lack of flexibility

• Dependence on technology

• Use of questionnaires

What can personal bias in the investigator lead to?

• More accurate results

• Faster data collection

• Credibility and reliability issues

• Increased reliability of data

How does the investigator adjust their approach in the direct personal investigation method?

• By relying on written surveys

• By avoiding personal contact

• By changing the language and questions based on informants

• By using a fixed set of questions