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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Time: 10:01 PM, 26 January 2023

Question # 2 of 10 ( Start time: 10:03:02 PM, 26 January 2023 ) Total Marks: |

A sample can be defined as:

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Select the correct option JA

Some selected elements from a population through which ne eayon conclusions about all population

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The count of all elements in a population

O
The subject on which the measurement is being taken

O
The total collection of elements about which we wish to make some inferences

O
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Question # 5 of 10 ( Start time: 12:57:21 AM, 27 January 2023)

Which of the following provides insight into the complexity of using interviews?

Select the correct option

The different semantic meanings of the language being used

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Potential influence of gender or culturalaxdiices between interviewer and interviewee

OC
The accuracy of the interviewee's responses

OC
Accuracy, influences and language used

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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Tin

Question # 5 of 10 ( Start time: 12:57:21 AM, 27 January 2023)

Which of the following provides insight into the complexity of using interviews?

Select the correct option

The different semantic meanings of the language being used

OC Ww
Potential influence of gender or culturalaxes
©
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between interviewer and interviewee

OC
The accuracy of the interviewee's responses

©
Accuracy, influences and language used

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Question # 3 of 10 ( Start time: 12:45:34 AM, 27 January 2023 )

Pilot study is

Select the correct option

A large scale study t

A study to test the tool of data collection


& oTLZ.

O
A small scale study

@
A study involving pilots

OC
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Question # 6 of 10 ( Start time: 12:47:41 AM, 27 January 2023)

You wish to make a precise estimate about the characteristics of a population of


individuals. You should use:

Select the correct option

Accidental sampling

OC
Quota sampling

©)
Snowball sampling

©)
Probability sampling

O)
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Question # 9 of 10 ( Start time: 12:48:32 AM, 27 January 2023 )

How often do you watch TV drama?


Occasionally
Frequently
Regularly
| do not watch TV drama

This question when asked from the respondents was unable to capture the required variable. What is the problem

Select the correct option ty gam.

It is a loaded question \Y

OC co
This is an ambiguous question

@
Proper sequence is missing

O)
It is a leading question

O
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 1 of 10 ( Start time: 11:59:41 PM, 26 January 2023 )

Cover letter must include the following information, except:

> Select the correct option


How was the respondent sevecr

O
Importance of research topic which is going to be ducted

OC
Data collecting tools

O
Motivation for the respondent

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STAG30 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 2 of 10 ( Start time: 12:01:31 AM, 27 January 2023 )

Which of the following best defines the population of study?

Select the correct option

The total collection of elements about which we wish to make some infergace:

@
The subject on which the measurement is being taken

O
None of the given option Ne
O SS
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Some selected elements fro lation through which we can draw conclusions about ¢

O) population

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STAG30 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 5 of 10 ( Start time: 12:03:48 AM, 27 January 2023 )

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to increase response rate for a
questionnaire?

Select the correct option

Large number of questions

O
Remuneration

(A)
Ww
O Proper timing ~~

Attractive cover letter

O
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question #6 of 10 ( Start time: 12:05:19 AM, 27 January 2023 )

“How much time is needed to locate the respondents?” is a part of


aspect which needs to be evaluated during pilot testing

Select the correct option


Discovering errors in the instrument

O)
ww 2

Staffing and activities of oe team can be checked

O)
Sampling procedure can be checked

@
Reactions of Respondents

O)
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Question # 7 of 10 ( Start time: 12:05:57 AM, 27 January 2023 )

Which of the following is not a data collection method?

Select the correct option

Secondary data

O
SN \
f.

we
Focus groups

O
Questionnaires

O
Correlational method

@
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 9 of 10 ( Start time: 12:06:45 AM, 27 January 2023)

“Willingness of the respondents to co-operate” is a part of aspect which


needs to be evaluated during pilot testing.

Select the correct option


Reactions of Respondents

©
Staffing and activities of research team can be checked

O
Sampling procedure can be checked

O)
Discovering errors in the instrument

O
STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 1 of 10 ( Start time: 12:10:01 AM, 27 January 2023 )

When constructing a questionnaire, it is imperative to do each of the following EXCEPT

p> Select the correct option

Pilot your test questionnaire Ww

Understand your research participants

OC
Use “leading’ or “loaded” questions

OC
Use natural language

OC
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Quantitative data is

Select the correct option

Expressed in numerical form

@
Small data

O
Big data

O
Concerned with how things are expressed

O
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STAG30 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 5 of 10 ( Start time: 12:12:36 AM, 27 January 2023 )

All of the following are disadvantages of Internet Surveys EXCEPT:

Select the correct option


All People cannot participate

O
No Physical Incentive

OC
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Lack of respondent's anonymit AN

° we
All people do not have same level of technology

OC
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 6 of 10 (Start time: 12:14:16 AM, 27 January 2023 )

All of the following are the instruction to record answers to open ended questions
EXCEPT:

Select the correct option

Include everything that pertains to the question objectives

@
Record responses during the NS

O or
as
Use the interviewer's ow rds

OC
Include all your probes

O
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 7 of 10 ( Start time: 12:15:43 AM, 27 January 2023 )

Which of the following can not be done through pilot testing?

Select the correct option

© Ww
Determining population

Structuring open S questions

OC
Determining the acceptability of questions

OC
Measuring the reliability of questions

©
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 2 of 10 ( Start time: 12:21:00 AM, 27 January 2023 )

The list of all units in a population is called

Select the correct option


Parameter

@
Statistic

O)
Random sampling

O)
Sampling Frame

O)
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Which of the following is an advantage of open questions?

Select the correct option

They prevent respondents from giving unusual answers.

O
They allow respondents to put less effort into their answer.

O
They allow respondents to code their answers in advance.

O
They allow respondents to "NO éir own terms.

©
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 8 of 10 ( Start time: 12:24:25 AM, 27 January 2023 )

Which of the following is/are principle(s) of questionnaire construction?

Select the correct option


Avoid double-barreled question WE

Consider using multiple methods when measuring abstract constructs

O
All of the given options

@
Use multiple items to measure abstract constructs

O)
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Time: 11:41 PM, 26 January 2023

Question # 10 of 10 ( Start time: 11:48:12 PM, 26 January 2023 ) Total Marks: |

“What is the level of satisfaction in your organization?” Which of the following represents the problem associated with this question?

P Select the correct option

4
It is vaque as respondent may interpret it in his own way YY

O
It is an open ended question

O
This question contains multiple hidden questions

O
This question may lead respondent to a particular answer

2
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 1 of 10 ( Start time: 11:41:46 PM, 26 January 2023 )

The summary description of a given variable in a population is called as:

Select the correct option


O Observation unit we

Parameter

@
Sampling unit

O
Statistic

O)
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 2 of 10 ( Start time: 11:42:12 PM, 26 January 2023 )

is the list of elements from which the sample is drawn.

Select the correct option

Sampling frame

@
Population

O
Observation unit

O
Sampling unit

O
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 3 of 10 ( Start time: 11:42:50 PM, 26 January 2023 )

A numerical value calculated from population is called

Select the correct option


Sampling Error o
O) wx
Error

O)
Parameter 9

@
Bias

O)
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YITAOSU - Researcn Methods (Quiz UZ)

Question # 8 of 10 ( Start time: 11:45:45 PM, 26 January 2023 )

The list of all units in a population is called

Select the correct option

Statistic

O)
Parameter

O)
Random sampling

O)
Sampling Frame

@
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 9 of 10 ( Start time: 11:47:03 PM, 26 January 2023 )

All of the following are advantages of Internet Surveys EXCEPT:

Select the correct option


Respondent Anonymity

OC) © »YO

Visual Appeal and Interactivity

OC
Accurate Real-Time Data Capture

O)
No Physical Incentive

@
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Time: 10:01 PM, 26 January 2023

Question # 2 of 10 ( Start time: 10:03:02 PM, 26 January 2023 ) Total Marks: |

A sample can be defined as:

Select the correct option A

Some selected elements from a population through which ne Eon conclusions about all population

@ “Gp

The count of all elements in a population

O
The subject on which the measurement is being taken

O
The total collection of elements about which we wish to make some inferences

O
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Time: 10:01 PM, 26 January 2023

Question # 3 of 10 ( Start time: 10:04:23 PM, 26 January 2023 ) Total Marks: |

lf, after pilot testing, a researcher finds that questionnaire is unable to reveal all the facts the researcher needed. Which type of following error is
expected if questionnaire is not modified?

Select the correct option ty.


Data analysis may get wrong YY

O 7
Respondents may lose interest

O
Sampling issues may arise

O)
Research may lose it focus

O
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Time: 10:01 PM, 26 January 2023

Question # 4 of 10 ( Start time: 10:06:17 PM, 26 January 2023 ) Total Marks: |

When constructing a questionnaire, there are few principles which must never be ignored. Which of the following is NOT one of those principles?

Select the correct option Ay

4
Avoid double negatives YY,

O °

Do not use ‘leading’ or “loaded” questions

O)
Avoid double-barreled questions

O)
Avoid using multiple items to measure a single construct

O
STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Time: 10:01 PM, 26.

Question # 5 of 10 ( Start time: 10:08:04 PM, 26 January 2023 )

“Is the logistical support adequate?” is a part of aspect which needs to be evaluated during pilot testing

Select the correct option ty L—~


Staffing and activities of research team can becheckeRy,

Discovering errors in the instrument

O
Reactions of Respondents

O
Sampling procedure can be checked

O
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STAG30 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Time: 10:01 PM, 26 January 2023

Question # 6 of 10 ( Start time: 10:08:45 PM, 26 January 2023 ) Total Marks: |

A researcher wants to study the impact of average hour of study in a week on CGPA of MBA students in virtual university of Pakistan. He focused
on specifically the students specialized in finance. The total of number of MBA (finance) students in VU is an example of which of the following?

Select the correct option


Target population

O
Sample

@
Population

O
Element

O
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Tir

Question # 7 of 10 ( Start time: 10:09:43 PM, 26 January 2023 )

Which of the following is pivotal in capturing accurate variables researcher wants to study?

Select the correct option L


Selection of respondents @)

Question design and development

OC
Selection of sampling techniques f

@ not sure
Identifying the area of research

O
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Ti

Question # 6 of 10 ( Start time: 10:11:53 PM, 26 January 2023 )

is that unit about which information is collected and which provides the basis of analysis.

Select the correct option

Element

©
Sampling unit

O)
Population

O)
sampling frame

O
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STAG630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz

Question # 9 of 10 ( Start time: 10:12:40 PM, 26 January 2023 )

All of the following are the principles of asking interview questions, EXCEPT:

Select the correct option

Ask questions exactly as they are worded inggeTuestionnaire

© AS
°

Ask the question in the order in which they are presented in the questionnaire.

O)
Read each question rapidly

@
Repeat questions that are misunderstood or misinterpreted.

O
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Time: 10:01 PM, 26 Janua

Question # 10 of 10 ( Start time: 10:13:28 PM, 26 January 2023 ) Total

In which of the following Tests, we give extra training to the interviewer in case of big research funded by an organization?

Select the correct option A

O &
Test Run “y

Post Hoc Test

O
T- Test

O
Pilot Test

@
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Time: 10:

Question # 2 of 10 ( Start time: 10:18:01 PM, 26 January 2023 )

Which of the following is the least obtrusive and most accurate method for recording data in an interview?

Select the correct option


Audiotaping @,

Videotaping

O
Note taking

O
Writing notes after the interview

O
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Time: 10:17 PM, 2

Question # 3 of 10 ( Start time: 10:19:46 PM, 26 January 2023 )

means the verbal prompts made by fieldworker when the respondent must be motivated to communicate

Select the correct option tyé F


Verbal communication ¢ Vy

O) 4
Recording the responses

O)
© Probing ee

In house training

O)
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02) Quiz Start Time: 10

Question # 4 of 10 ( Start time: 10:20:42 PM, 26 January 2023 )

Which one of the following in NOT a major method of data collection:

Select the correct option


Focus groups

© % y
All of the given are the methods of data collection

@
Interviews

O
Questionnaires

O
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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 6 of 10 ( Start time: 10:22:16 PM, 26 January 2023 )

What is the main purpose of pilot testing?

Select the correct option


To evaluate the research Ye

O) we
To identify respondent

O)
To identify potential problems

@
To accumulate responses

O)
STA6320 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 7 of 10 ( Start time: 10:23:51 PM, 26 January 2023 )

The small scale trial run of a particular item is called

Select the correct option We

t-test @

Test run

O
Post hoc test

O)
Pilot test

@
STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 8 of 10 ( Start time: 10:24:21 PM, 26 January 2023 )

Asking neutral questions is a part of:

Select the correct option

Verbal communication \G

O)
Recording the responses

O)
In house training

O)
Probing tactics 9

@
STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 9 of 10 ( Start time: 10:27:08 PM, 26 January 2023)

Survey, preliminary notifications, and follow ups are used

Select the correct option


In computer aided questionnaires


In computer aided interviews wy
©
O
To reduce response rate

O
To increase response rate

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STA630 - Research Methods (Quiz 02)

Question # 10 of 10 ( Start time: 10:26:53 PM, 26 January 2023 )

How do you find comfort at your work place?


Very good
Good
Fair
Poor

This question is poorly structured. In your opinion what is the problem in its design?

Select the correct option


Loaded question

O
Leading question

O
Double barreled question

O
Ambiguity and vagueness

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