Question 1

Much of the statistical data collected by U.S.federal agencies can be accessed through which website?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

According to the author,why do street-level bureaucrats pose a challenge regarding secondary data analysis?

Accepted Answer

Street-level bureaucrats are often responsible for making decisions that directly affect citizens, with little supervision or oversight. As a result, their decision-making processes may not be recorded or may be difficult to access, which poses a challenge for analyzing secondary data related to their work.

Question 3

When researchers use data that have been collected by the U.S.Census Bureau,stored at the ICPSR,or published in archival collections,they are using ______.

Accepted Answer

When researchers use data that have been collected by others and are publicly available, such as through the U.S. Census Bureau, ICPSR, or archival collections, they are using secondary data. Primary data refers to data that is collected directly by the researcher through methods such as surveys and interviews. Tertiary data refers to information that has been compiled and synthesized from other sources, and nonempirical data refers to data that cannot be measured or observed, such as beliefs or opinions.

Question 4

Whether data are stored in one kind of database or another,when conducting secondary analysis,goes to the question of:

Accepted Answer

The question asks about the storage of data and how it is organized, which falls under the category of data management. Knowing which type of database is used will help in understanding how the data is organized and how it can be accessed for secondary analysis. The other choices are important in conducting secondary analysis as well, but they do not directly relate to the storage of data.

Question 5

Identify a disadvantage of engaging in secondary data analysis.

Accepted Answer

Engaging in secondary data analysis does not allow the researcher to test and refine the methods used in the data collection, as the data already exists and cannot be altered. This can limit the ability to fully understand and interpret the data.

Question 6

A researcher wants to discover the fate of Apple's first attempt at a PDA,the Newton.A good source of data sets that might contain information about this handheld computer would be with the ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A researcher wants to discover the fate...

Question 7

All are advantages for social researchers to engage in secondary data analysis except:

Accepted Answer

Secondary data analysis is not always available through government funding. It may require the researcher to obtain and pay for the data themselves. Therefore, option C is not an advantage of secondary data analysis.

Question 8

Census data are available and reported for which of the following units?

Accepted Answer

Census data are typically collected and reported at the geographical level, including smaller units such as tracts and blocks. While some government and educational data may also be collected and reported through the census, these are not the primary units that the census focuses on. Service data, including individuals and crews, are not typically collected or reported through the census.

Question 9

Which of the following is conducted on a monthly basis?

Accepted Answer

The Current Population Survey (CPS) is conducted on a monthly basis by the U.S. Census Bureau to collect data on employment and unemployment in the United States. The IPUMS and General Social Survey are both conducted on a periodic basis but not on a monthly schedule.

Question 10

What is not one of the advantages of secondary data analyses?

Accepted Answer

The statement "It allows the methods to be refined on the basis of preliminary feedback from the population" is not an advantage of secondary data analysis. Secondary data analysis uses existing data and does not involve collecting feedback from the population.

Question 11

Which of the following is an ethical concern when dealing with secondary and big data?

Accepted Answer

All of these are ethical concerns when dealing with secondary and big data. It is important to protect subject confidentiality, consider the potential consequences of social experiments, and give credit to the original principal investigators for their work.

Question 12

The least likely source of data for secondary data analysis comes from ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The least likely source of data for...

Question 13

How many people currently use the internet worldwide?

Accepted Answer

According to data from the International Telecommunication Union, as of 2021, there are approximately 3.7 billion people worldwide who use the internet.

Question 14

The largest academic archive of secondary data is ______.

Accepted Answer

The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) is the largest academic archive of secondary data, with over 10,000 studies on topics such as education, health, crime, and aging. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, University of Chicago, and National Opinion Research Corporation also provide valuable data, but they are not as comprehensive as ICPSR.

Question 15

Frequency graphs produced by Google's database of all words printed in more than one third of the world's books over time are called ______.

Accepted Answer

The frequency graphs produced by Google's database are known as Ngrams. Pictograms are visual representations of data using pictures or symbols. Mekko graphs are a type of chart used to display data with varying bar widths. Trellis line graphs are a combination of multiple line graphs.

Question 16

The archive of historical and comparative data housed at the University of Michigan since 1962 but shared by over 300 international colleges,universities,and other institutions is known as the ______.

Accepted Answer

The Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) is a data archive housed at the University of Michigan that specializes in historical and comparative data. It has been in operation since 1962 and is shared by over 300 international colleges, universities, and other institutions. Choices A and B are not correct as they refer to different organizations that do not specialize in historical and comparative data. Choice C refers to a broader term that may encompass various archives, but does not specifically refer to the ICPSR.

Question 17

The first U.S.Census was conducted in which year?

Accepted Answer

The first U.S. Census was conducted in 1790.

Question 18

The U.S.Census intends to survey ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The U.S.Census intends to survey ______.
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Question 19

What provides basic data on labor force activity monthly?

Accepted Answer

The CPS (Current Population Survey) is conducted monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and provides basic data on labor force activity, including employment status, hours worked, and unemployment rates. IPUMS (Integrated Public Use Microdata Series), ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research), and CSC (Center for Social Concerns) do not provide this specific data on labor force activity.

Question 20

How many people currently use Facebook worldwide?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2020, Facebook has reported having over 2.8 billion monthly active users, which means more than 1 in 3 people worldwide use Facebook. Therefore, the best answer is 1 billion, which is included in the given options.

Quiz 14: Research Using Secondary Data and Big Data