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WorksheetsCollection of Data
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is First hand data
Primary
Secondary
Respondant is one who gives
Response to the investigator
Takes interviews
Example of secondary data is
Newspaper
Field enquiry
A few units drawn out from the total is called
Sample
Example
1 (most preferred) to 5 (least preferred)
Primary data is available in the form of published or unpublished reports.
True
False
___________ data need to be adjusted to suit the objective of study in hand
Prinary
Secondary
Both (a) and (b)
None of these
Which method of collection of data covers the widest area?
Telephone interview method
Mailed questionnaire method
direct interview method
all of these
primary data is preferred over secondary data where:
Time available is short
Accuracy is important
Sufficient finance is not available
Much accuracy is not required
The data collected by the investigator himself is called:
primary data
secondary data
both primary and secondary data
None of these
Which of the following is not a method of primary data collection?
Direct personal investigation
collection of information through questionnaire
indirect oral investigation
Reports of committees and commissions
This method gathers data from legal documents imposed by
laws such as registered certificates.
Questionnaire
Registration
Observation
Interview
It is a method which the researcher sees the situation directly.
Questionnaire
Registration
Observation
Interview
It is a method that uses questionnaires to gather data.
Questionnaire
Registration
Observation
Interview
It is a method that needs a direct conversation.
Questionnaire
Registration
Observation
Interview
I use rulers, scales and calculators to make these observations.
qualitative data
quantitative data
What are observations made using our five senses called?
qualitative data
quantitative data
The center of the flower is yellow and fuzzy.
qualitative data
quantitative data
The flower has 25 petals.
qualtitative data
quantitative data
Identify if the following is primary or secondary data.
Definition: reference, interpret and comment on primary sources. (Source: Monash University)
Primary Data
Secondary Data
