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COLLECTION OF DATA MCQs

Total Questions : 30 | Page 3 of 3 pages
Question 21.


The errors arising on account of drawing inferences about the population on the basis of few observations are called ___ error.


 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. ->
:
Question 22.


National Sample Survey (NSS) was set up in ___.


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Answer: Option A. ->
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The National Sample Survey was set up in 1950.
Question 23.


A Television gameshow wants to get suggestions from its viewers. A large number of responses are expected. Which medium is suitable for collecting this data?


  1.     Telephone
  2.     Mail
  3.     Personal interaction
  4.     None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Mail
:
B
When the expected number of responses is large and personal interaction is not required, it is convenient to collect data through mail.
Question 24.


A census is more accurate than sample study.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     Personal interaction
  4.     None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
A census study includes all the individuals/items in a population. Hence, it is more accurate than a sample study.
Question 25.


Which of the following is a disadvantage of mailing questionnaire?


  1.     It cannot be used for collecting data from illiterate people
  2.     It is more expensive
  3.     There is a high possibility of influencing the responder
  4.     None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> It cannot be used for collecting data from illiterate people
:
A
In order to read and respond to a questionnaire, a respondent should be literate. Hence, it cannot be used by illiterate people.
Question 26.


'Don't you think petrol should be cheaper?'
Why is this question inappropriate for a survey?


  1.     It is a leading question
  2.     It is an open-ended question
  3.     The question is ambigious
  4.     None of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> It is a leading question
:
A
The question, by its usage of a negative, influences the respondent to answer in the affirmative. Hence, it is a leading question.
Question 27.


The Census of India was first taken in the year ___ .


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Answer: Option A. -> It is a leading question
:
The Census of India was first taken in the year 1881. It is being regularly conducted every 10 years since then.
Question 28.


In which of the following modes of data collection is the response rate lowest?


  1.     Personal interview
  2.     Telephonic interview
  3.     Mailing questionnaire
  4.     Equal for all modes
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Mailing questionnaire
:
C
The response rate is lowest for 'mailing questionnaire' mode because respondents may not complete the questionnaire partially or fully. It may get lost in the mail also.
Question 29.


In which of the following modes of data collection is a respondent most likely to be inhibited?


  1.     Telephonic interview
  2.     Personal interview
  3.     Mailing questionnaire
  4.     None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Personal interview
:
B
For the personal interview method, in most of the cases, the respondent doesn’t know the researcher personally. Because of that, the person may have a little inhibition and won’t be open while answering.
Question 30.


Random sampling is appropriate when a researcher believes that a section of the population is more fit for the research compared to others. 


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     Mailing questionnaire
  4.     None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
In random sampling, each individual in the population has an equal chance of being picked. Thus, it is inappropriate when a section of the population is more fit for the research compared to others.

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