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Research Methodology

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Research methodology encompasses the systematic strategies used to collect and analyze data for academic and policy studies. These concepts are frequently tested in civil services and state public service commission examinations. The questions cover qualitative and quantitative methods, sampling techniques, and research validity.

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Research Methodology Questions

Multiple choice economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

Which method of data collections covers the widest area?

  1. Telephone interview method

  2. Direct interview method

  3. Mailed questionnaire method

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under mailed questionnaire method, a well designed questionnaire is mailed to the informants with a request to fill it up and return the same within the specific time schedule. By this method, a wide range of people can be connected.

Multiple choice economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

Under_________ method investigator instead of presenting himself before the informants contact them on telephone and collect the desired information.

  1. telephonic survey

  2. direct personal interview

  3. indirect oral interview

  4. questionnaire sent through enumerators
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The quickest method to collect primary data is telephonic survey. A wide range of people can be connected through this method. People are asked questions through the use of telephone and data is collected according to their answers. Thus, under telephonic survey method, investigator instead of presenting himself before the informants contact them on telephone and collect the desired information.

Multiple choice economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

The quickest method to collect primary data is _____________.

  1. personal interview

  2. indirect interview

  3. mailed questionnaire method

  4. telephonic survey
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The quickest method to collect primary data is telephonic survey. A wide range of people can be connected through this method. People are asked questions through the use of telephone and data is collected according to their answers.

Multiple choice economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

Which of the following method comes first in collecting primary and secondary data?

  1. Questionnaire Method

  2. Panel Method

  3. Observation Method

  4. Interview Method
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In observation method, the data is collected from the field with the help of the observer.


Therefore, the observation method comes first in collecting primary and secondary data.

Multiple choice economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

Which of the following is/are not the methods of collection of primary data.

  1. Observation Method

  2. Interview Method

  3. Questionnaire Method

  4. Alternative Method
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

There are various methods for the collection of primary data mainly in surveys and descriptive researches.

The observation, interview and questionnaire methods, we collect the primary data. 

Multiple choice economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

Which one of the following objectives is not the objective of secondary data collection?

  1. Identify the problem

  2. Test the hypothesis of the relevant present problem

  3. Better define the problem

  4. Interpret primary data more insightfully
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Secondary data is collected for purposes other than the current research problem. Therefore, it is generally used to define or understand the problem, but it is not sufficient for testing hypotheses specific to a new, unique primary research problem.

Multiple choice economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

Which one of the following stages of the marketing research process is most expensive?

  1. Data analysis

  2. Data collection

  3. Developing the research plan

  4. Report writing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Data collection refers to the collection of data from several sources for the purpose of research so that the sampling process can be carried forward easily. Therefore, it is one of the most expensive process as it is required to be collected from various sources. 

Multiple choice economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

Indirect oral investigation method of collection of data is to be used when ______________.

  1. the source is reluctant to give the infromation

  2. when there is less time

  3. when the finances are less

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indirect oral investigation method of collection of data is to be used when the source is reluctant to give the information. People who have sufficient knowledge about the issue, are asked questions and data is obtained from their answers.

Multiple choice economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

Which amongst there is the most expensive way of collecting data? 

  1. Questionnaire through enumerator

  2. Telephonic survey

  3. Direct personal interview

  4. Indirect oral investigation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The most expensive way of collecting data is questionnaire through enumerator. Since the arrangements are to be done for the enumerator to question the population.

Multiple choice economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

For getting periodical information, the best way to seek data is to collect it ________.

  1. Indirectly by oral investigation

  2. Mailed questionnaire

  3. Information received from local agencies

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

For getting periodical information, the best way to seek data is to collect it from the information received from local agencies. Periodical information refers to the data on the regular issues. Hence, local agencies can provide the best information.

Multiple choice economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

_______ method of collecting information is usually adopted by newspaper agencies.

  1. Schedule sent through enumerators

  2. Mailed questionnaire method

  3. Information received from local agencies

  4. Experiments
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Information received from local agencies method of collecting information is usually adopted by newspaper agencies. Information received from local agencies are primary data, but when it is adopted by newspaper agencies it becomes the secondary data.