WorksheetsData Collection Methods Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What type of data is expressed in numbers and can be measured or counted?
Primary Data
Descriptive Data
Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data
Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?
Price of a product: ₹150
Color of a car: Red
Age: 22 years
Number of students: 40
What is the primary purpose of a questionnaire?
To analyze existing data
To collect data from respondents
To conduct experiments
To observe behaviors
Which method involves collecting data directly from the source for the first time?
Experimentation
Observation
Primary Data
Secondary Data
What type of question allows free response in a questionnaire?
Close-ended
Open-ended
Multiple Choice
Likert Scale
What is a key characteristic of structured observation?
It is based on the researcher's role
It follows a checklist of behaviors/events
It records everything relevant
It allows free-flowing conversation
Which of the following is NOT a primary data collection method?
Observation
Interview
Questionnaire
Books and Journals
What is the first step in designing a questionnaire?
Use simple and clear language
Define the objective
Identify the type of questions
Pre-test the questionnaire
In a semi-structured interview schedule, what is the main feature?
Fixed questions only
Mix of fixed and open-ended questions
No specific questions
Questions are asked in random order
What is the purpose of a pilot study in questionnaire design?
To finalize the questionnaire format
To analyze existing data
To test the questionnaire with a small group
To collect data from a large group
Which of the following is an example of covert observation?
People do not know they are being observed
People know they are being observed
Researcher participates in the activity
Researcher uses a checklist
What type of data is used for understanding behaviors and feelings?
Primary Data
Qualitative Data
Secondary Data
Quantitative Data
Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative data?
Used for statistical analysis
Describes qualities and characteristics
Expressed in numbers
Can be measured or counted
What is the main focus of strategic thinking in data collection?
Engagement in simple procedures
Recall of information
Basic understanding of concepts
Reasoning and planning
Which of the following best describes a close-ended question?
Allows free response
Specific options to choose from
Measures attitude on a scale
Has several fixed options
What is the purpose of coding in data processing?
To classify data
To analyze data
To edit data
To tabulate data
