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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 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.

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

Under which of the following method, investigators collect data by contacting third-party or informants who are supposed to possess the information on the problem under investigation?

  1. Indirect oral interview

  2. Schedule sent through enumerators

  3. Mailed questionnaire method

  4. Direct personal interview
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Under indirect oral interview method of data collection, investigators collect data by contacting third-party or informants who are supposed to possess the information on the problem under investigation. This method is usually used when the sensitive questions are to be asked, such as questions regarding income, illegal activities, etc.

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

Under which of the following method, investigators personally visit the respondents, ask them questions pertaining to the enquiry and collect the desired information?

  1. Indirect oral interview

  2. Schedule sent through enumerators

  3. Mailed questionnaire method

  4. Direct personal interview
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Under direct personal interview method of data collection, investigators personally visit the respondents, ask them questions pertaining to the enquiry and collect the desired information. By this method more accurate and reliable data can be obtained as there is face to face communication.

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

Which of the following terms best describes data that we originally collected at an earlier time by a different person for a different purpose?

  1. Field note

  2. Experimental data

  3. Secondary data

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

Secondary data is the second-hand information since the secondary  data is not collected or gathered by the user. It should be accurate, reliable and suitable. For example, government census report is a secondary data. Thus, secondary data that we originally collected at an earlier time by a different person for a different purpose.

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

Statistical survey is a scientific process of ___________.

  1. collection of data

  2. collection and analysis of data

  3. analysis of data

  4. collection and analysis of numerical data
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Statistical survey is a scientific process of collection and analysis of numerical data. It helps to examine and analyse the characteristics of a given population. Proper statistical methodology is used to conduct statistical survey.

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 hyptothesis of the relevant present problem

  3. Defining the problem

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

Secondary data collection are data which have already been collected for the purpose other than problem at hand. These data can be located for purposes quickly and inexpensively. 

Test the hyptothesis of the relevant present problem is not an objective of secondary data collection.

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

Primary data is directly taken from the population in question, one of the best types of data to collect for research methods. This is an advantage of the collection of primary data.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The given statement"Primary data is directly taken from the population in question, one of the best types o data to collect for research methods. This is an advantage of collection of primary data"  is true.