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WorksheetsData & Information
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the difference between data and information?
a) Data is processed facts, information is raw facts
b) Data is raw facts, information is processed facts
c) Data and information mean the same thing
d) Data is always numbers, information is always words
Which of the following is an example of data?
a) The average temperature this week is 23°C
b) 5, 7, 9, 11
c) “Most students prefer online learning”
d) Sales increased by 20% last year
Which of the following is an example of information?
a) 100, 200, 300
b) “The total sales for June were $10,000”
c) Blue, Green, Red
d) 2020, 2021, 2022
Direct data is…
a) Collected by someone else
b) Collected first-hand by the researcher
c) Always cheaper and faster
d) Less accurate than indirect data
Which of the following is direct data?
a) Government statistics from a website
b) A survey conducted by a company
c) An article from a newspaper
d) Information from a history book
Which of the following is indirect data?
a) Employee attendance records
b) Observations in a classroom
c) Research report from another company
d) Data collected from a questionnaire
What is an advantage of direct data?
a) It is usually free and quick to collect
b) It is tailored to specific needs
c) It may already exist and be easy to find
d) It is always more reliable than indirect data
What is a disadvantage of direct data?
a) It may be outdated
b) It may not fit the researcher’s needs
c) It can be expensive and time-consuming
d) It is not suitable for businesses
What is an advantage of indirect data?
a) Always more accurate
b) Quick and inexpensive
c) Collected directly from people
d) Designed for your exact needs
Which of the following is the BEST example of indirect data?
a) Police officer checking CCTV footage
b) A marketing company interviewing customers
c) A student recording classmates’ favorite sport
d) Using a government census report for research
