Question 1

Which of the following statements about the editing process are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

If a respondent hasn't taken the study seriously, their answers may not be reliable, so it is often appropriate to drop them.

Question 2

The location of each variable in the data array and the way in which it was coded is contained in a

Accepted Answer

A codebook contains information about the location and coding of variables in a data array.

Question 3

If a respondent indicates that he drives a foreign car, then later, in the same questionnaire, identifies it as a Ford, the editor should

Accepted Answer

E

Question 4

Which of the following statements is(are) TRUE regarding coding?

Accepted Answer

In coding, classes should be mutually exclusive and exhaustive to ensure clarity and completeness in data categorization.

Question 5

The purpose of the coding process is

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the coding process is to transform raw data into symbols, typically numerical, to facilitate analysis.

Question 6

Which of the following are valid software applications an analyst might use to build the data file?

Accepted Answer

All of the listed software applications can be used to build a data file. Word processing software can be used to create a text file, database software can be used to create a database file, spreadsheet software can be used to create a spreadsheet file, and statistical packages such as SPSS can be used to create a data file that can be used for statistical analysis.

Question 7

The BEST way to handle missing items when analyzing the data is to

Accepted Answer

The best way to handle missing data depends on the context and the nature of the data. Different methods may be appropriate in different situations, and often a combination of approaches is used.

Question 8

In a job satisfaction survey, respondents were asked to indicate how many years they had worked for the company. One respondent wrote "ten months" in response to the item. A conversion of the answer to the correct unit of time (years) would be most likely to take place during the

Accepted Answer

The editing process involves checking and correcting data for errors and inconsistencies, such as converting units to ensure uniformity before analysis.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps that must happen before data can be analyzed?

Accepted Answer

Interpreting the data is a step that occurs after data analysis, not before.

Question 10

Which of the following strategies for handling missing data makes maximum use of the data?

Accepted Answer

Substituting values for the missing data, such as through imputation, allows for the maximum use of the available data by filling in gaps and enabling the inclusion of all cases in the analysis.

Question 11

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to the coding of open-ended questions?

Accepted Answer

Coding open-ended questions is typically more expensive than coding closed-ended questions due to the complexity and time required to interpret and categorize diverse responses.

Question 12

You have just completed data collection for a research project. Which of the following is the first thing you should do with the data?

Accepted Answer

The first step after data collection is to examine the data to detect and resolve any incorrect, missing, or incomplete responses to ensure data quality before further processing.

Question 13

A data-entry operator was having a bad day while inputting data from your research project. He occasionally entered "9" when meaning to enter "3". This is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A blunder is a significant mistake made during data entry, such as entering the wrong number, which can affect the accuracy of the data.

Question 14

The main aim of editing is to

Accepted Answer

The main aim of editing is to establish minimum quality standards for the raw data to ensure that it is accurate and reliable for further analysis.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a recommended coding convention?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 16

What is the best way to code data from a survey that contains many open-ended, exploratory questions in order to reduce bias?

Accepted Answer

Using two researchers to code the data and then comparing their results helps to reduce individual bias and increases the reliability of the coding process.

Question 17

The following categories of ages are______________and______________, but not______________. 18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55 and over

Accepted Answer

These categories are closed-ended because they have defined age ranges, mutually exclusive because no age can fall into more than one category, and exhaustive because they cover all possible ages.

Question 18

Coding transforms raw data into______________that may be______________.

Accepted Answer

Coding transforms raw data into symbols that can be manipulated for analysis and interpretation.

Question 19

Which of the following questions do you think would be the easiest to code?

Accepted Answer

A yes/no question is the simplest to code because it involves binary responses, making data entry and analysis straightforward.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the coding process is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The coding process does not occur almost automatically; it requires active involvement and decision-making by the coder to categorize and transform data accurately.

Quiz 16: Data Preparation for Analysis

Which of the following statements about the editing process are TRUE?

The location of each variable in the data array and the way in which it was coded is contained in a

If a respondent indicates that he drives a foreign car, then later, in the same questionnaire, identifies it as a Ford, the editor should

Which of the following statements is(are) TRUE regarding coding?

The purpose of the coding process is

Which of the following are valid software applications an analyst might use to build the data file?

The BEST way to handle missing items when analyzing the data is to

In a job satisfaction survey, respondents were asked to indicate how many years they had worked for the company. One respondent wrote "ten months" in response to the item. A conversion of the answer to the correct unit of time (years) would be most likely to take place during the

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps that must happen before data can be analyzed?

Which of the following strategies for handling missing data makes maximum use of the data?

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to the coding of open-ended questions?

You have just completed data collection for a research project. Which of the following is the first thing you should do with the data?

A data-entry operator was having a bad day while inputting data from your research project. He occasionally entered "9" when meaning to enter "3". This is an example of a(n)

The main aim of editing is to

Which of the following is NOT a recommended coding convention?

What is the best way to code data from a survey that contains many open-ended, exploratory questions in order to reduce bias?

The following categories of ages areand, but not__. 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55 and over

Coding transforms raw data intothat may be.

Which of the following questions do you think would be the easiest to code?

Which of the following statements about the coding process is FALSE?

Quiz 16: Data Preparation for Analysis

Which of the following statements about the editing process are TRUE?

The location of each variable in the data array and the way in which it was coded is contained in a

If a respondent indicates that he drives a foreign car, then later, in the same questionnaire, identifies it as a Ford, the editor should

Which of the following statements is(are) TRUE regarding coding?

The purpose of the coding process is

Which of the following are valid software applications an analyst might use to build the data file?

The BEST way to handle missing items when analyzing the data is to

In a job satisfaction survey, respondents were asked to indicate how many years they had worked for the company. One respondent wrote "ten months" in response to the item. A conversion of the answer to the correct unit of time (years) would be most likely to take place during the

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps that must happen before data can be analyzed?

Which of the following strategies for handling missing data makes maximum use of the data?

Which of the following is FALSE with respect to the coding of open-ended questions?

You have just completed data collection for a research project. Which of the following is the first thing you should do with the data?

A data-entry operator was having a bad day while inputting data from your research project. He occasionally entered "9" when meaning to enter "3". This is an example of a(n)

The main aim of editing is to

Which of the following is NOT a recommended coding convention?

What is the best way to code data from a survey that contains many open-ended, exploratory questions in order to reduce bias?

The following categories of ages are______________and______________, but not______________. 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55 and over

Coding transforms raw data into______________that may be______________.

Which of the following questions do you think would be the easiest to code?

Which of the following statements about the coding process is FALSE?

The following categories of ages areand, but not__. 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55 and over

Coding transforms raw data intothat may be.