Question 1

Information ____________ is the gathering of data for nonresearch purposes, such as for records, reporting (perhaps to an advisory board), or quality improvement.
A) research
B) collection
C) reporting
D) analysis

Accepted Answer

Information collection is the correct term for the gathering of data for purposes other than research, such as for maintaining records, reporting, or enhancing quality.

Question 2

_________________ research involves gathering data to answer a research question, such as whether different age groups experience vastly different satisfaction rates or whether sexually transmitted infections rates correlate with ethnicity.
A) Information
B) Healthcare
C) Special
D) Descriptive

Accepted Answer

Descriptive research is designed to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied. It does not answer questions about how/when/why the characteristics occurred, which makes it different from analytical and experimental research. In the context provided, descriptive research fits best as it involves gathering data to describe the situation or phenomena, such as satisfaction rates among different age groups or the correlation of sexually transmitted infection rates with ethnicity.

Question 3

A sample frame is ____________.
A) all the people who could be sampled.
B) an entire population.
C) fewer than 30 participants
D) between 30 and 90 participants.

Accepted Answer

A sample frame is a list or database of all the elements or individuals from which a sample can be drawn, representing all the people who could be sampled.

Question 4

_______________ is a type of sampling based on user referral.
A) Statistical sampling
B) Real sampling
C) Snowball sampling
D) Random sampling

Accepted Answer

Snowball sampling is a non-probability sampling technique where existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances. This method is often used when investigating hard-to-reach or marginalized groups.

Question 5

_______________ is a type of sampling based on social networks.
A) Statistical sampling
B) Network sampling
C) Real sampling
D) Random sampling

Accepted Answer

Network sampling is specifically designed to utilize social networks for the selection of participants, making it distinctively suitable for studies involving interconnected individuals or groups.

Question 6

If you surveyed anyone who walked by you on a street corner, this would represent______________.
A) nonprobability sampling.
B) probability sampling.
C) volunteer sample.
D) test sample.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of nonprobability sampling because individuals are selected based on convenience rather than a random process.

Question 7

If you used a random sampling method to determine participants you would be using __________.
A) nonprobability sampling.
B) probability sampling.
C) volunteer sample.
D) test sample.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you used a random sampling method...

Question 8

With a __________________________ members select themselves, perhaps based on interest.
A) nonprobability sampling
B) probability sampling
C) volunteer sample
D) test sample

Accepted Answer

In a volunteer sample, members select themselves to be part of the sample, often based on their interest in the subject matter of the study, which is a type of nonprobability sampling.

Question 9

In _____________ participants selected are not representative of the population.
A) nonprobability sampling
B) probability sampling
C) volunteer sample
D) sampling bias

Accepted Answer

The answer of In _____________ participants selected are not representative...

Question 10

Simple random sampling could be exemplified by _________________.
A) lottery.
B) call lists.
C) volunteers.
D) only valid patients in the study.

Accepted Answer

A lottery is an example of simple random sampling because each participant has an equal chance of being selected, which is a key characteristic of this sampling method.

Question 11

With ___________ you establish groups or strata of the population, based on a predetermined characteristic, and then select a random sample from each group.
A) timed sampling
B) stratified sampling
C) volunteer sample
D) criteria sampling

Accepted Answer

Stratified sampling involves dividing the population into subgroups (strata) based on a specific characteristic and then randomly selecting samples from each of these groups. This ensures representation of all segments of the population.

Question 12

If you had 100 people, you might form groups of 10 and then randomly choose some of the groups to be your sample. This is known as ______________ sampling.
A) timed
B) stratified
C) volunteer
D) cluster

Accepted Answer

Cluster sampling involves dividing the population into separate groups, known as clusters, and then a simple random sample of these clusters is selected. If each cluster is fairly representative of the population, the sample can provide good estimates of the population parameters.

Question 13

Likert developed a _________________ scale.
A) weight
B) population
C) sampling
D) rating

Accepted Answer

Likert developed a rating scale, which is widely used in surveys and questionnaires to measure attitudes or opinions.

Question 14

A familiar visual analogue scale (VAS) you might see in a doctor's office would be:
A) pain scale.
B) Likert scale.
C) forced Likert scale.
D) medical scale.

Accepted Answer

The pain scale is a common example of a visual analogue scale (VAS) used in medical settings to assess a patient's pain level.

Question 15

A _____________ study focuses on a specific population over an extended period.
A) cohort
B) group
C) sample
D) focused

Accepted Answer

A cohort study is designed to follow a specific population over a prolonged period to observe outcomes and changes within that group.

Question 16

A ___________ study is similar to a trend study but uses the exact same group of individuals over the course of the study.
A) cohort
B) group
C) sample
D) panel

Accepted Answer

A panel study is characterized by the use of the same group of individuals who are studied at multiple points in time. This allows researchers to observe how changes occur within this specific group over the course of the study.

Question 17

A _________ study involves repeated surveying of a unique sample of the population, typically over a long period, with different groups of people in the same population and potentially with different researchers.
A) cohort
B) group
C) trend
D) panel

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _________ study involves repeated surveying of...

Question 18

A ______________ study focuses on one individual or community rather than on a demographic group.
A) cohort
B) case
C) trend
D) panel

Accepted Answer

A case study focuses on an in-depth analysis of an individual or a single community, providing detailed insights into its subject rather than generalizing findings across a larger demographic group.

Question 19

A ______________ study is a form of historical research that considers documents and stored records to provide data for the research.
A) documentary
B) case
C) trend
D) panel

Accepted Answer

A documentary study is a type of historical research that relies on documents and stored records to gather data.

Question 20

A unique data collection method that takes into consideration not only statistics gathered but also strengths and weaknesses of the study is a(n) _________.
A) appraisal.
B) case.
C) trend.
D) panel.

Accepted Answer

An appraisal is a method of data collection that evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a study, making it unique by considering more than just the gathered statistics.

Quiz 10: Data Collection and Reporting Methods

Information ____________ is the gathering of data for nonresearch purposes, such as for records, reporting (perhaps to an advisory board) , or quality improvement.

_________________ research involves gathering data to answer a research question, such as whether different age groups experience vastly different satisfaction rates or whether sexually transmitted infections rates correlate with ethnicity.

A sample frame is ____________.

_______________ is a type of sampling based on user referral.

_______________ is a type of sampling based on social networks.

If you surveyed anyone who walked by you on a street corner, this would represent______________.

If you used a random sampling method to determine participants you would be using __________.

With a __________________________ members select themselves, perhaps based on interest.

In _____________ participants selected are not representative of the population.

Simple random sampling could be exemplified by _________________.

With ___________ you establish groups or strata of the population, based on a predetermined characteristic, and then select a random sample from each group.

If you had 100 people, you might form groups of 10 and then randomly choose some of the groups to be your sample. This is known as ______________ sampling.

Likert developed a _________________ scale.

A familiar visual analogue scale (VAS) you might see in a doctor's office would be:

A _____________ study focuses on a specific population over an extended period.

A ___________ study is similar to a trend study but uses the exact same group of individuals over the course of the study.

A _________ study involves repeated surveying of a unique sample of the population, typically over a long period, with different groups of people in the same population and potentially with different researchers.

A ______________ study focuses on one individual or community rather than on a demographic group.

A ______________ study is a form of historical research that considers documents and stored records to provide data for the research.

A unique data collection method that takes into consideration not only statistics gathered but also strengths and weaknesses of the study is a(n) _________.