Collection of Data MCQs | Primary data and Secondary Data MCQs

Collection of Data MCQs
Primary data and Secondary Data MCQs
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Research methodology Chapter wise MCQs are also available on our blog. Links are given below:

a) Research Methodology MCQs [Part 1] (40 Questions)

b) Research Methodology MCQS Part I1 (35 Questions)

c) Sampling MCQs (35 Questions)

d) MCQ on Research Problem and Research Plan (20 Questions)

e) Collection of data MCQs (33 Questions)

f) MCQ on Research Report Writing (30 Questions)

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1. The word “data” is originated from the Latin word:

a) Detum

b) Datum

c) Datam

d) Detem

Ans: b) Datum

2. What are the two types of research data?

a) Organised and unorganised data

b) Qualitative and Quantitative data

c) Processed and unprocessed data

d) None of the above

Ans: b) Qualitative and Quantitative data

3. The data which are collected from the place of origin is known as:

a) Primary data

b) Secondary data

c) Primary & Secondary

d) None of these

Ans: a) Primary data

4. Source of data collected and compiled by others is called:

a) Primary data

b) Secondary data

c) Primary & Secondary

d) None of these

Ans: b) Secondary data

5. Which of the following is an example of primary data?

a) Book

b) Journal

c) News Paper

d) Census Report

Ans: d) Census Report

6. Which of the following is an example of secondary data?

a) RBI Bulletin

b) Government Publication

c) Committees and Commissions

d) All of the above

Ans: d) All of the above

7. The data of research is:

a) Qualitative

b) Quantitative

c) Both Qualitative and Quantitative

d) None of the above

Ans: c) Both Qualitative and Quantitative

8. Information in the research is:

a) Raw Data

b) Processed Data

c) Input data

d) Organized data

Ans: d) Organized data

9. Which of the following is true about secondary data?

a) Secondary data must be suitable.

b) Secondary data must be reliable.

c) Secondary data must be adequate.

d) All of the above.

Ans: d) All of the above.

10. Which of the following is a method of collecting primary data?

a) Observation method

b) Interview method

c) Questionnaires and schedule method

d) All of the above

Ans: d) All of the above

11. A schedule is generally filled up by:

a) Researcher

b) Informants

c) Government

d) Educational institutions

Ans: a) Researcher

12. Qualitative research gathers data by using which of the following methods?

 

 

13. Questionnaire is widely used tool in which type of research?

 

14. Structured observation is appropriate in case of:

a) Analytical studies

b) Descriptive studies

c) Fundamental studies

d) Experimental studies

Ans: b) Descriptive studies

15. The data which are collected through Internet is called:

a) Internal secondary data

b) External secondary data

c) Documentary sources

d) None of the above

Ans: b) External secondary data

16. Selection of appropriate method of data collection is based on:

a) Nature, object and scope of study

b) Availability of funds

c) Time Factor

d) All of the above

Ans: d) All of the above

17. Pantry audits is used to:

a) Estimate the annual sale of goods.

b) Estimate consumption of various goods by consumer.

c) Estimate the wastage of goods.

d) Estimate the average collection from sales.

Ans: b) Estimate consumption of various goods by consumer.

18. In the process of conducting research ‘Formulation of Hypothesis” is followed by:

a) Statement of Objectives

b) Analysis of Data

c) Selection of Research Tools

d) Collection of Data

Ans: d) Collection of Data

19. The search for answers to research questions is called collection of:

a) Data

b) Information

c) Forms

d) Schedules

Ans: a) Data

20. Primary data can be collected through:

a) Experiment

b) Survey

c) Both of the above

d) None of the above

Ans: c) Both of the above

21. Which of the following is not true?

a) Schedule method is costly as compared to questionnaire method.

b) A questionnaire is generally filled up by informants.

c) Identity of respondent is known in case of schedule.

d) Identity of respondent is known in case of questionnaire.

Ans: d) Identity of respondent is known in case of questionnaire.

23. Which of the following statements are true about the data in research?

a) In research the data can be qualitative

b) In research the data can be quantitative

c) In research the data can be both qualitative & quantitative

d) In research the data can be quantitative but never qualitative

Ans: c) In research the data can be both qualitative & quantitative

24. Which of the following is not true about the collection of data?

a) In observation method, the researcher usually collects data through observations.

b) In direct personal interview, the investigator meets informants directly and collects information.

c) In indirect interview the investigator collects data from informants directly.

d) In structured interview pre-planned set of questions are asked in standard form.

Ans: c) In indirect interview the investigator collects data from informants directly.

25. Primary data can be collected by the:

a) Researcher himself

b) Government

c) Auditor

d) Banks and Financial institutions

Ans: a) Researcher himself

26. Unorganized data is called:

a) Row data

b) Information

c) Facts

d) Figures

Ans: a) Row data

27. Organized data is called:

a) Row data

b) Information

c) Facts

d) Figures

Ans: b) Information

28. Data obtained by conducting a survey is called:

a) Primary data

b) Secondary data

c) Both a & b

d) None of the above

Ans: a) Primary data

29. Which of the following is an example of secondary data collection methods?

a) Online surveys

b) Social media tracking

c) Interview

d) Feedback results

Ans: d) Feedback results

30. Primary data is ___________.

a) Always collected before secondary data

b) Collected for the specific purpose at hand

c) Information that already exists

c) Data collected for other purposes

Ans: b) Collected for the specific purpose at hand

31. Any social behaviour and attributes of man is measurable by:

a) Scaling

b) Survey

c) Case study

d) None of the above

Ans: a) Scaling

32. Library is used for data collection in:

a) Doctrinal method

b) Non-doctrinal method

c) Empirical research method

d) None of them

Ans: a) Doctrinal method

33. Which of the following is the main point of difference between primary data and secondary data?

a) The collection of secondary data is costlier and more time consuming when compared to primary data.

b) The secondary data is always original whereas the primary data is not.

c) The primary data is much more reliable than secondary data because it is collected directly from respondents

d) None of the above

Ans: c) The primary data is much more reliable than secondary data because it is collected directly from respondents

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