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types of scales-RM

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A hypothesis is a

a)

Law

b)

Canon

c)

postulate

d)

supposition

2.

A survey question about gender, to be answered with either "M" or "F," represents an

a)

categorical variable

b)

unknown variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

continuous variable

3.

Which of the following provides a greater understanding of a concept or crystallizes a business problem, rather than providing quantification or precise measurement?

a)

Causal research

b)

Exploratory research

c)

Descriptive research

d)

Conclusive research

4.

If a response to a survey question asks the respondent to say whether he or she is “under 35 or over 35”, this is an example of a(n):

a)

structured question.

b)

disguised question.

c)

cross-sectional question..

d)

longitudinal question.

5.

If 800 people are mailed a survey and 230 of them return it to the researcher, the survey is said to have a response rate of:

a)

230

b)

800

c)

3.48

d)

28.75 %

6.

In a test marketing study of a new type of instant tea, sales volume (as measured by dollar sales) is most likely to be a(n):

a)

random variable

b)

independent variable.

c)

control variable.

d)

dependent variable.

7.

A company's Human Resources department distributes a survey which asks employees to rate their current benefits as "excellent," "good," "fair," or "poor." This is an example of a(n):

a)

nominal scale

b)

interval scale.

c)

ratio scale.

d)

ordinal scale.

8.

When similar results are obtained over time and across situations, this is a measure of:

a)

validity.

b)

reliability.

c)

predictive accuracy.

d)

biasness.

9.

A researcher divides the population of product users into three groups based on degree of use. If the researcher then draws a random sample from each user group independently, the researcher has created a ____ sample.

a)

simple random

b)

stratified

c)

judgment

d)

quota

10.

When a researcher selects Berhampur City as a test marketing city for a new brand of laundry detergent, this is an example of a(n):

a)

judgment sample.

b)

convenience sample.

c)

stratified random sample.

d)

systematic sample.

11.

What Z-value would be used to set up a confidence interval at the 95 percent confidence level when the sample size is 200?

a)

.01

b)

2.58

c)

1.96

d)

.05

12.

Research that uses qualitative methods for one phase and quantitative methods for the next phase is known as:

a)

Action Research

b)

Mixed-Method Research

c)

Rational Research

13.

A mental image that summarizes a set of similar observations, feelings, or ideas is called a

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Concept

c)

Construct

14.

2. In _____________ sampling the researcher selects every nth element from the sampling frame.

a)

A. Cluster

b)

B. Systematic

c)

C. Simple random

15.

4. Group members identify additional members to be included in the sample.

a)

A. Snowball sampling

b)

B. Quota sampling

c)

C. Purposive sampling

16.

Below is an example of a rating scale known as _______ scale.

– Very satisfied

– Somewhat satisfied

– Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

– Somewhat dissatisfied

– Very dissatisfied

a)

A. Liket

b)

B. Likert

c)

C. Litkert

17.

It is the process of choosing samples from a population.

a)

Sample

b)

Population

c)

Sampling

18.

Each member of the population has a chance of being selected as a participant of a study.

a)

Non-probability Sampling

b)

Probability Sampling

19.

This refers to a paper and pencil data gathering method wherein the subject or respondent completely answers a series of questions.

a)

interview method

b)

question and answer method

c)

methodology

d)

questionnaire

20.

Why is sampling used when conducting research?

a)

It is consistent and valid

b)

It is reliable and accurate

c)

It is reliable and has integrity

d)

It is representative and cost effective

21.

What is the purpose of research?

a)

To increase understanding

b)

To ensure ethical behaviour

c)

To make use of questionnaires

d)

To formulate a research proposal

22.

Using someone else's work to help you without their permission is:

a)

Plagiarism

b)

Periodical

c)

Research

d)

Sight

23.

Which of the following is the best definition of major research question?

a)

An answerable inquiry (question) that drives the research of a specific concern or issue.

b)

The set of questions asked to find out specific information about the research topic.

c)

The 'why' question.

d)

The questions that we brainstorm to learn about a topic.

24.

Cadburys, a manufacturer of chocolates, wants to study the market for their product on the basis of gender. Males have assigned the number 0 and females the number 1 as scales of measurement. What type of scaling method does Cadburys follow?

a)

Interval Measurement

b)

Ratio Measurement

c)

Ordinal Measurement

d)

Nominal Measurement

25.

If the grading of diabetes is classified as mild, moderate and severe the scale of measurement used is

a)

Nominal

b)

Ordinal

c)

Interval

d)

Ratio

26.

2. In _____________ sampling the researcher selects every nth element from the sampling frame.

a)

A. Cluster

b)

B. Systematic

c)

C. Simple random

27.

4. Group members identify additional members to be included in the sample.

a)

A. Snowball sampling

b)

B. Quota sampling

c)

C. Purposive sampling

28.

Which form of reasoning is the process of drawing a specific conclusion from a set of premises?

a)

Objective reasoning

b)

Positivistic reasoning

c)

Inductive reasoning

d)

Deductive reasoning

29.

Representatives of the population is known as:

a)

Source list

b)

Sample

c)

Suggestions

d)

Hypothesis

30.

A survey conducted through 'whoever is easily available' is;

a)

Purposive Sampling

b)

Convenience Sampling

c)

Snow Balling

d)

Cluster Sampling

31.

Which of the following is the Pie Chart

a)
b)
c)
d)
32.

2. In _____________ sampling the researcher selects every nth element from the sampling frame.

a)

A. Cluster

b)

B. Systematic

c)

C. Simple random

33.

Information gained using the 5 senses

a)

observation

b)

inference

c)

qualitative

d)

quantitative

34.

Which of the following is a type of interview in which the interviewer ask a particular set of predetermined questions ?

a)

Unstructured Interview

b)

Structured Interview

c)

Semi-structured Interview

d)

Focused Interview

35.

Why is sampling used when conducting research?

a)

It is consistent and valid

b)

It is reliable and accurate

c)

It is reliable and has integrity

d)

It is representative and cost effective

36.

1. Traditionally those engaging this research spend years in the place of study, also known as the “field.” Which research design is this statement related to?

a)

A. Experimental

b)

B. Case study

c)

C. Ethnography

37.

8. ______ data is continuous, ordered, has standardized differences between values, and a natural zero

a)

A. Ratio

b)

B. Nominal

c)

C Ordinal

38.

____________ is used to test relationships between quantitative variables. In other words, it’s a measure of how things are related

a)

A. Regression

b)

B. Correlation

c)

C. Variance

39.

We can use Likert Scale questions to measure . . .

a)

opinions

b)

perceptions

c)

behaviors

d)

all are correct

40.

A survey scale can be numeric or verbal.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

A Likert scale question often uses a 4-or 5-point scale.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

"How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the quality of the dinner you were served tonight?" What question should be in a different section?

a)

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the quality of your appetizers tonight?

b)

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the quality of the main course tonight?

c)

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the waiter's service tonight?

d)

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the quality of the main course tonight?

43.

Likert scale questions should be specific.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

What question type is this?


On a scale of 1 - 5, how much do you like drinking coffee?

a)

Ranking

b)

Rating

c)

Multiple choice Single answer

d)

Likert Scale

45.

How often do you drink coffee?

a)

Rating

b)

Multiple Choice Multiple answers

c)

Ranking

d)

Multiple choice Single answer

46.

Choose the correct question type for the image on the last slide.


(Which coffee do you like the best....?)

a)

Rating

b)

Multiple Choice Multiple answer

c)

Ranking

d)

Likert scale

47.

Put the list of coffee shops in order from the best to the worst according to your opinion.

a)

Rating

b)

Ranking

c)

Likert scale

d)

Multiple choice Single answer

48.

Select the correct question type for the last slide.


(How often do you drink coffee at each of the following times?)

a)

Rating

b)

Ranking

c)

Multiple choice Multiple answer

d)

Likert scale

49.

Each member of the population has a chance of being selected as a participant of a study.

a)

Non-probability Sampling

b)

Probability Sampling

50.

Questionnaires should be validated by experts.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

Not so

51.

IIdentify the type of scale:

In a survey by McDonald’s fast food, kids are asked to rate orange juice from bitter to sweet.

a)

Likert scale

 

b)

Semantic Differential

c)

Itemized Rating Scale

d)

Graphic Rating Scale

52.

What is the scale being used as indicated below:

H & M asked survey respondents to identify their perceptions about the level of fashion for a new pants.

Old Fashioned 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 :6 :7 Contemporary

a)

Sematic Differential

b)

Stapel

c)

 Graphic Rating

d)

Likert

53.

What type of scale is being used for this survey?

Provide your level of agreement to the statement below

H &M sells very old fashion clothes

1)      Strong disagree (2) Disagree (3) Neutral (4) Agree (5) Strongly agree

a)

Paired Comparison

 

b)

Stapel

c)

Rank order

d)

Likert scale

54.

Identify the type of scale?

Put these fast-food chains in order of preference from 1st, 2nd 3rd:

KFC____________

McDonald’s_______

Burger King_______

a)

Paired Comparison

b)

Rank Order

 

c)

Likert Scale

d)

Graphic Scale

55.

Identify the type of scale:

Which vehicle make do you prefer?

i. BMW______or Mercedez-Benz___

ii. Mazda_________ or BMW_____

iii. Mazda______ or Mercedez-Benz____

a)

Paired Comparison

b)

Rank Order

 

c)

Likert Scale

d)

Graphic Rating

56.

Identify the type of scale?

Allocate a total of 100 points to show the features you want in a pho

i. Bluetooth_____________

ii. Wirele________________

iii. Offline-radio___________

iv. Voice recorder   _________

Total            100 points

a)

Constant Sum

 

b)

Rank Order

c)

Semantic Differentia

d)

Likert scale