11th Grade > Statistics
COLLECTION OF DATA MCQs
Total Questions : 30
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The National Sample Survey was set up in 1950.
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The National Sample Survey was set up in 1950.
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Mail
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B
When the expected number of responses is large and personal interaction is not required, it is convenient to collect data through mail.
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B
When the expected number of responses is large and personal interaction is not required, it is convenient to collect data through mail.
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True
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A
A census study includes all the individuals/items in a population. Hence, it is more accurate than a sample study.
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A
A census study includes all the individuals/items in a population. Hence, it is more accurate than a sample study.
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It cannot be used for collecting data from illiterate people
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A
In order to read and respond to a questionnaire, a respondent should be literate. Hence, it cannot be used by illiterate people.
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A
In order to read and respond to a questionnaire, a respondent should be literate. Hence, it cannot be used by illiterate people.
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It is a leading question
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A
The question, by its usage of a negative, influences the respondent to answer in the affirmative. Hence, it is a leading question.
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A
The question, by its usage of a negative, influences the respondent to answer in the affirmative. Hence, it is a leading question.
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It is a leading question
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The Census of India was first taken in the year 1881. It is being regularly conducted every 10 years since then.
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The Census of India was first taken in the year 1881. It is being regularly conducted every 10 years since then.
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Mailing questionnaire
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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.
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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.
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Personal interview
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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.
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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.
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False
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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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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.