Question 1

A data error that the respondent is not responsible for creating is called a(n) _____ error.
A) systematic
B) nonrespondent
C) random
D) raw data

Accepted Answer

A nonrespondent error is a type of error that occurs due to factors beyond the control of the respondent, such as data entry mistakes made by the researcher or errors in survey design. Systematic errors are consistent errors that occur due to a flaw in the survey design or measurement instrument. Random errors are unpredictable errors that occur due to chance. Raw data refers to data that has not been processed or analyzed. Therefore, the best choice is B, nonrespondent error.

Question 2

A researcher has decided to insert a response for items not answered by respondents. This answer the editor inserts is referred to as a(n) _____.
A) proxy value
B) simulated value
C) imputation
D) plug value

Accepted Answer

The answer of A researcher has decided to insert a...

Question 3

Josh has conducted six in-depth interviews in one day and goes back to his hotel room and checks the data he collected to ensure they are complete and make sense. Josh is conducting _____.
A) in-house editing
B) coding
C) verification
D) field editing

Accepted Answer

Field editing refers to the process of reviewing and checking data for completeness and accuracy shortly after data collection, often while still in the field or on the same day, as Josh is doing.

Question 4

When a field interviewer records an impossible answer , this means that the data need to be _____.
A) edited
B) transformed using a plug value
C) coded
D) deleted

Accepted Answer

When a field interviewer records an impossible answer, such as a response that is outside of the possible range or contradicts other responses, the data need to be edited. This means that the incorrect responses will be removed or corrected to ensure that the data is accurate and meaningful. Transforming using a plug value or coding may not be appropriate in this situation, as they may not address the underlying issue with the data. Deleting the data entirely is also not a necessary step, as some of the responses may still be valid and useful.

Question 5

The purpose of coding open-ended questions is to reduce the large number of individual responses to a few general categories of answers that can be assigned numerical codes.

Accepted Answer

Coding open-ended questions helps to categorize responses into common themes or categories, which can then be analyzed and quantified. This makes it easier to analyze and draw conclusions from large amounts of qualitative data.

Question 6

When Arbitron has its own staff verify the accuracy of radio-station call letters (e.g. KMOX) to ensure that they are possible radio call letters in the geographical area of the respondent, this is an example of _____.
A) external editing
B) in-house editing
C) in-house coding
D) external coding

Accepted Answer

In-house editing refers to editing that is done by the researchers themselves, rather than outsourced to a third-party company. In this case, Arbitron is verifying the accuracy of radio-station call letters, which would be considered an in-house task.

Question 7

Which of the following need to be corrected as part of the editing process?
A) omissions
B) legibility
C) consistency
D) all of these choices

Accepted Answer

All of these choices need to be corrected during the editing process. Omissions need to be added, legibility needs to be improved for readability, and consistency needs to be ensured throughout the writing.

Question 8

Which of the following refers to the notion that the data file actually contains the information that the researcher is trying to obtain to adequately address research questions?
A) data reliability
B) data verification
C) data completeness
D) data integrity

Accepted Answer

Data integrity refers to the accuracy and consistency of the data, meaning that the data file contains the information that the researcher is trying to obtain to adequately address research questions. Data reliability refers to the consistency of the measurement process, while data verification refers to the process of confirming the accuracy of the data. Data completeness refers to the extent to which all necessary data has been collected.

Question 9

A data sheet documents the location of each variable in a data matrix.

Accepted Answer

A data sheet typically documents the variable names, descriptions, and units, but not necessarily their specific locations in a data matrix.

Question 10

Test tabulation is the tallying of a small sample of the total number of replies to a particular question,

Accepted Answer

Test tabulation involves tallying a small sample of replies, not the entire set of responses.

Question 11

Kelsea is an interviewer and incorrectly entered respondents' choices on ten surveys. This type of error is called _____.
A) nonrespondent error
B) respondent error
C) random error
D) editing error

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kelsea is an interviewer and incorrectly entered...

Question 12

_____ editing rigorously investigates the results of data collection, usually in a centralized office.
A) In-house
B) Primary
C) Secondary
D) Higher-order

Accepted Answer

In-house editing refers to the process of rigorously investigating the results of data collection in a centralized office or department. This type of editing is typically conducted by the organization or company responsible for collecting the data, rather than an outside party. Primary editing refers to the initial review and correction of data at the point of collection, while secondary editing refers to a subsequent review of data for accuracy and completeness. Higher-order editing refers to more advanced forms of data analysis and interpretation, such as statistical modeling or qualitative data analysis.

Question 13

Many researchers use a statistical process to provide an educated guess for missing responses in data based on the respondent's choices to other questions. Which method of dealing with missing data does this represent?
A) impute a missing value
B) plug in a neutral response
C) plug in alternative choices for missing data
D) randomly select an answer

Accepted Answer

The method described is imputing a missing value, which involves using statistical processes to estimate what the missing response might have been based on other data. This is a common and statistically valid method of dealing with missing data. The other options are less effective methods, as they do not provide any statistical basis for the missing response.

Question 14

A method of handling missing data in which only the actual variables for a respondent that do not contain information are eliminated from use in statistical analyses is called _____.
A) listwise deletion
B) pairwise deletion
C) selective deletion
D) partial deletion

Accepted Answer

Pairwise deletion is a method of handling missing data in which only the actual variables for a respondent that do not contain information are eliminated from use in statistical analyses. This method provides the maximum amount of data that can be used in the analysis, but it can lead to biased results if the missing data is not randomly distributed. Listwise deletion (A) involves the elimination of entire cases with missing data, which can result in a significant loss of data and reduce statistical power. Selective deletion (C) and partial deletion (D) are not widely recognized methods for handling missing data.

Question 15

All of the following are choices available when dealing with missing data EXCEPT _____.
A) leave the response blank
B) randomly select an answer
C) insert the mean value of a variable for the missing response
D) tabulate the data

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are choices available...

Question 16

Preliminary editing by a field supervisor on the same day as the interview to catch technical omissions, check legibility of handwriting, and clarify responses that are logically or conceptually inconsistent is called _____.
A) field editing
B) primary editing
C) first-order editing
D) external editing

Accepted Answer

Field editing is the process of reviewing and correcting data immediately after collection to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Question 17

When a survey is highly unstructured, it is possible to precode the response categories before the data are collected.

Accepted Answer

Highly unstructured surveys typically do not have predetermined response categories, which means that pre-coding them before data collection would not be possible.

Question 18

_____ is the technical term for items left blank.
A) Imputation
B) Item plug
C) Item nonresponse
D) Item inconsistency

Accepted Answer

Item nonresponse is the technical term for items left blank, meaning that the respondent did not provide an answer to a particular question or item on a survey or data collection tool. Imputation refers to the process of estimating missing data based on other available information, while item inconsistency refers to situations where a respondent provides conflicting or contradictory answers to multiple items on a survey or assessment. "Item plug" is not a commonly used term in this context.

Question 19

The unedited responses from a respondent exactly as indicated by that respondent are referred to as _____.
A) codes
B) files
C) raw data
D) strings

Accepted Answer

Raw data refers to the unedited responses from a respondent. Codes are labels or categories assigned to data, files are collections of data, and strings are sequences of characters.

Question 20

Devising a coding scheme ahead of time is important because the categories cannot be expanded or collapsed once data are collected.

Accepted Answer

Categories in a coding scheme can often be adjusted after data collection to better fit the data or research objectives, although it may require additional work.

Quiz 19: Editing and Coding: Transforming Raw Data Into Information

A data error that the respondent is not responsible for creating is called a(n) _____ error.

A researcher has decided to insert a response for items not answered by respondents. This answer the editor inserts is referred to as a(n) _____.

Josh has conducted six in-depth interviews in one day and goes back to his hotel room and checks the data he collected to ensure they are complete and make sense. Josh is conducting _____.

When a field interviewer records an impossible answer , this means that the data need to be _____.

The purpose of coding open-ended questions is to reduce the large number of individual responses to a few general categories of answers that can be assigned numerical codes.

When Arbitron has its own staff verify the accuracy of radio-station call letters (e.g. KMOX) to ensure that they are possible radio call letters in the geographical area of the respondent, this is an example of _____.

Which of the following need to be corrected as part of the editing process?

Which of the following refers to the notion that the data file actually contains the information that the researcher is trying to obtain to adequately address research questions?

A data sheet documents the location of each variable in a data matrix.

Test tabulation is the tallying of a small sample of the total number of replies to a particular question,

Kelsea is an interviewer and incorrectly entered respondents' choices on ten surveys. This type of error is called _____.

_____ editing rigorously investigates the results of data collection, usually in a centralized office.

Many researchers use a statistical process to provide an educated guess for missing responses in data based on the respondent's choices to other questions. Which method of dealing with missing data does this represent?

A method of handling missing data in which only the actual variables for a respondent that do not contain information are eliminated from use in statistical analyses is called _____.

All of the following are choices available when dealing with missing data EXCEPT _____.

Preliminary editing by a field supervisor on the same day as the interview to catch technical omissions, check legibility of handwriting, and clarify responses that are logically or conceptually inconsistent is called _____.

When a survey is highly unstructured, it is possible to precode the response categories before the data are collected.

_____ is the technical term for items left blank.

The unedited responses from a respondent exactly as indicated by that respondent are referred to as _____.

Devising a coding scheme ahead of time is important because the categories cannot be expanded or collapsed once data are collected.