Question 1

Data processing consists of …………., coding and tabulation.
A)Editing
B)entry
C)classification
D)none of these.

Accepted Answer

Data processing involves editing, coding, and tabulation. Editing is the first step where data is checked for errors and inconsistencies to ensure accuracy before it is coded and tabulated.

Question 2

…...... helps to become the data accurate, consistent with the intent of the question and other information in the survey, and to see the data is complete in all respects.
A)Coding
B)tabulation
C)editing
D)classification.

Accepted Answer

Editing helps to ensure that data is accurate, consistent with the intent of the question, and complete, by reviewing and making necessary adjustments.

Question 3

Data classified on the basis of some attributes are known as…………..classification.
A)Qualitative
B)Quantitative
C)Geographical
D)chronological

Accepted Answer

Data classified based on attributes, which are often non-numeric characteristics or qualities, is known as qualitative classification.

Question 4

…………. Is the process of summarizing raw data and displaying it in a compact form for further analysis.
A)Classification
B)coding
C)tabulation
D)editing.

Accepted Answer

Tabulation is the process of organizing data into tables or charts, which makes it easier to understand and analyze the raw data by summarizing it in a compact form.

Question 5

In statistics, a ………….. is a graphical display of tabulated frequencies.
A)Histiogram
B)bar diagram
C)histogram
D)none of these.

Accepted Answer

A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, where the data is divided into bins or intervals, and the frequency of data points within each bin is depicted using bars.

Question 6

If the study is related one variable it is called………… analysis.
A)Bivaralite
B)correlation
C)casual analysis
D)unidimensional

Accepted Answer

Unidimensional analysis focuses on the examination of a single variable, without considering the relationship or influence of other variables.

Question 7

When the study is related with more than two variables it is termed as ……………. Analysis.
A)Bivaraite
B)multivariate
C)casual analysis
D)unidimensional.

Accepted Answer

Multivariate analysis is used when the study involves more than two variables. It examines the relationships between multiple variables simultaneously.

Question 8

…………. Report is a report prepared for a layman.
A)Technical
B)popular
C)general
D)specific.

Accepted Answer

A popular report is designed to be accessible to a general or layman audience, using non-technical language and a more engaging format to communicate information.

Question 9

A ………. Is a list of the sources used by the researcher to get information for research report.
A)Bibliography.
B)Content
C)appendix
D)none of these.

Accepted Answer

A bibliography is a list of the books, articles, and other references used by the researcher to gather information for their research report.

Question 10

There are ……… primary scales of measurement.
A)One
B)two
C)three
D)four

Accepted Answer

There are four primary scales of measurement: nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio. Each scale provides a different level of measurement precision, from basic categorization to precise calculations.

Question 11

………… is a systematic way of assigning numbers or names to objects and their attributes.
A)Measurement
B)classification
C)scaling
D)tabulation.

Accepted Answer

Measurement is the process of systematically assigning numbers or names to objects and their attributes according to specific rules.

Question 12

The ……………. Scale is known as nominal scale.
A)Interval
B)ordinal
C)ranking
D)ratio.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ……………. Scale is known as nominal...

Question 13

……………. Scales is also known as the cardinal level of measurement.
A)Interval
B)ordinal
C)ratio
D)ranking

Accepted Answer

The answer of ……………. Scales is also known as the...

Question 14

Nominal variables allow for ………….. classification.
A)Quantitative
B)qualitative
C)both (a) & (b)
D)none of these.

Accepted Answer

Nominal variables are used for qualitative classification, categorizing data without a natural order or ranking.

Question 15

A ………………….. is a device that is most frequently used in collecting primary data.
A)Schedule
B)questionnaire
C)both (a) & (b)
D)none of these.

Accepted Answer

Schedules and questionnaires are both tools commonly used for collecting primary data in research. Schedules are typically administered by the researcher or an interviewer, while questionnaires are filled out by the respondents themselves.

Question 16

………… ended questions are called free answer questions.
A)Closed
B)open
C)multiple choice question
D)none of these.

Accepted Answer

Open-ended questions are referred to as free answer questions because they allow respondents to answer in their own words, without being restricted to selected options.

Question 17

A ......................refers to one which provides several set of alternatives for its answers.
A)Closed
B)open
C)multiple choice question
D)none of these.

Accepted Answer

A multiple choice question is defined by providing several set of alternatives for its answers, allowing the respondent to choose from among various options.

Question 18

A ………………. Is a set of questions which are asked and filled in by the interviewer in a face to face situation with another person.
A)Schedule
B)questionnaire
C)check-list
D)none of these.

Accepted Answer

A schedule is a set of questions asked and filled in by the interviewer during a face-to-face interview.

Question 19

Mail survey is the other method of collecting ……………… data.
A)Secondary
B)primary
C)both
D)none of these.

Accepted Answer

Mail surveys are a method of collecting primary data, as they involve directly gathering information from respondents for the specific purpose of the study at hand.

Question 20

…………….. Is the process of summarizing raw data and displaying it in a compact form for further analysis.
A)Classification.
B)Editing
C)coding
D)tabulation.

Accepted Answer

Tabulation is the process of organizing data into tables or charts, which makes it easier to understand and analyze the information. This involves summarizing raw data into a more compact form.

Quiz 4: Fundamentals of Data Processing and Analysis

Data processing consists of …………., coding and tabulation.

…...... helps to become the data accurate, consistent with the intent of the question and other information in the survey, and to see the data is complete in all respects.

Data classified on the basis of some attributes are known as…………..classification.

…………. Is the process of summarizing raw data and displaying it in a compact form for further analysis.

In statistics, a ………….. is a graphical display of tabulated frequencies.

If the study is related one variable it is called………… analysis.

When the study is related with more than two variables it is termed as ……………. Analysis.

…………. Report is a report prepared for a layman.

A ………. Is a list of the sources used by the researcher to get information for research report.

There are ……… primary scales of measurement.

………… is a systematic way of assigning numbers or names to objects and their attributes.

The ……………. Scale is known as nominal scale.

……………. Scales is also known as the cardinal level of measurement.

Nominal variables allow for ………….. classification.

A ………………….. is a device that is most frequently used in collecting primary data.

………… ended questions are called free answer questions.

A ......................refers to one which provides several set of alternatives for its answers.

A ………………. Is a set of questions which are asked and filled in by the interviewer in a face to face situation with another person.

Mail survey is the other method of collecting ……………… data.

…………….. Is the process of summarizing raw data and displaying it in a compact form for further analysis.