Statistics Examination MCQs with solutions

1. The value of piloting a questionnaire is that it helps you to

A

Test out your questions on some of the people who will be in final sample

B

Identify and amend any problems in the question wording, order and format

C

Find out what a trained pilot would think of the subject matter

D

All of the above

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation

Identify and amend any problems in the question wording, order and format

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2. You should avoid using double barrelled questions in a survey

A

They rely too much a respondent`s memory

B

They make questions too long, so respondents lose interest

C

They are too abstract and general in scope

D

They confuse respondents by asking about two different things

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation

They confuse respondents by asking about two different things

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3. Leading questions should be avoided because

A

They suggest ways of answering and so may bias the results

B

They create a mismatch between the question and its possible answers

C

They involve negative terms and unnecessary jargon

D

They ask about several different things at the same time

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation

They suggest ways of answering and so may bias the results

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4. Which of the following is an interviewer administered questionnaire?

A

Telephone questionnaire

B

Postal questionnaire

C

Delivery and collection questionnaire

D

Online questionnaire

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation

Telephone questionnaire

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5. A researcher is interested in studying the prospects of a particular political party in an urban area. So, what tool should he prefer for study?

A

Rating Scale

B

Interview

C

Questionnaire

D

Schedule

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation

Questionnaire

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6. Interview is an example of which data?

A

Primary

B

Secondary

C

Both a and b

D

None of the above

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation

Primary

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7. Main drawback of primary data is?

A

Biasness

B

Sample Design

C

Research Problem

D

All of the above

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Correct Answer: A
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Biasness

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8. Which one is the advantage of secondary data?

A

May be outdated

B

Expensive

C

Already Exist

D

May not be accurate

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Correct Answer: C
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Already Exist

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9. The mistake when using secondary data effectively is

A

To evaluate its usefulness

B

To assume it is right

C

To locate it via people

D

To combine it with other data

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation

To assume it is right

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10. Secondary data cannot help

A

To create research instruments

B

To decide on sampling

C

To give direction to primary data collection

D

To observe retail behaviour

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Correct Answer: D
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To observe retail behaviour

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