Question 1

On master tables, dependent variable categories are:&#10;A) given the most importance&#10;B) placed across the top&#10;C) placed along the side&#10;D) of secondary importance to independent variable categories

Accepted Answer

Dependent variable categories are typically placed along the side of master tables, with independent variable categories placed across the top. This allows for easy comparison of the impact of different independent variable categories on the dependent variable categories.

Question 2

Within table titles, the dependent variable is placed:&#10;A) after the independent variable&#10;B) after the control variable(s)&#10;C) before the independent variable&#10;D) last, regardless of the variables involved

Accepted Answer

The dependent variable is the variable that is being measured or observed, and the independent variable is the variable that is being manipulated or controlled. In a table title, the dependent variable is placed before the independent variable because it is the variable that is being measured or observed.

Question 3

A master table is usually set up:&#10;A) on a large sheet of paper&#10;B) to ensure proper computer data entry&#10;C) on an index card system&#10;D) as a last resort only in research to minimize error in computer programs

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Data are entered to the master table from the:&#10;A) tally sheets&#10;B) researcher's diary&#10;C) direct observations of the researcher&#10;D) a computer keyboard&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Data are entered to the master table...

Question 5

Which of the following is not a step in cleaning data:&#10;A) data entry&#10;B) record sorting&#10;C) merging data files&#10;D) checking for blank lines

Accepted Answer

Data entry is not a step in cleaning data; it is a step in the data collection process. Cleaning data involves processes like record sorting, merging data files, and checking for blank lines to ensure data quality and consistency.

Question 6

Initial cleaning of the data is commenced after:&#10;A) the data has been collected&#10;B) the data has been analyzed&#10;C) the data has been entered on to a master sheet&#10;D) after the data entry into the computer is complete

Accepted Answer

The answer of Initial cleaning of the data is commenced...

Question 7

To interpret the results of a contingency table, the researcher:&#10;A) compares the percentages of both dependent variable categories to one independent variable category&#10;B) compares the percentages of one dependent variable category to one independent variable category&#10;C) compares the percentages of one dependent variable category to both independent variable categories&#10;D) compares the percentages of one independent variable category to one independent variable category

Accepted Answer

Comparing the percentages of one dependent variable category across different levels of an independent variable allows researchers to understand how the dependent variable's distribution changes with the independent variable, which is a fundamental approach in analyzing contingency tables.

Question 8

On master tables, independent variable categories are:&#10;A) given the most importance&#10;B) placed across the top&#10;C) placed along the side&#10;D) of secondary importance to dependent variable categories

Accepted Answer

In master tables, independent variable categories are typically placed across the top to facilitate the comparison and analysis of how they affect the dependent variables, which are usually placed along the side.

Question 9

When analyzing data:&#10;A) a computer should always be used&#10;B) depending on the study, hand calculation may be best&#10;C) only conduct hand calculation when a computer is not available&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Depending on the study, hand calculation may be best. While computers can quickly process large amounts of data, they may not always be necessary or practical. For small datasets or when conducting exploratory analyses, hand calculation may be sufficient and even preferred in some cases. However, for complex analyses or large datasets, a computer is likely necessary for efficient and accurate processing.

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