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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

Primary data is _______________.

  1. first hand information

  2. already published data

  3. original in nature

  4. (A) and (C)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Primary data is the data, which is collected for the first time by investigators. It s also known as raw data. It is the first-hand information. It refers to the collection of data for a specific purpose. It is original in nature since it is collected directly by the user.

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

The sources from where primary data can be collected are known as _______________.

  1. outside sources

  2. secondary sources

  3. primary sources

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

Primary data is the data, which is collected for the first time by investigators. It s also known as raw data. It is the first-hand information. It refers to the collection of data for a specific purpose. The sources from where primary data can be collected are known as primary sources.

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

'Collection of data' refers to systematic recording of results -
A. By counting
B. By enumeration
Select the correct answer from the options given below -

  1. B only

  2. A only

  3. Either A or B

  4. Neither A nor B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Collection of data' refers to systematic recording of results either by counting or by enumeration. Collecting data by enumeration is much more expensive than collecting data by counting.

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

International tourist is randomly selected on a beach in Singapore to ask how many days they spend in Singapore. Estimate the results that will be obtained by this method.

  1. This method will give reliable results if many tourists are asked

  2. This method will overestimate the time tourists stay in Singapore

  3. This method will underestimate the time tourists stay in Singapore

  4. This method will work only in sunny weather
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Option B is correct.
If international tourists are randomly selected on a beach in Singapore to ask how many days they spend in Singapore: This method will overestimate the time tourists stay in Singapore. This is because there can be some people who may stay for very little time whereas others may have come for a long stay. This will cause the results to be unfavourable and incorrect.
Multiple choice economics planning and collecting data different types of data primary and secondary data collecting data

Which of the following organization collect and publish the primary data?

  1. Central statistical Organization (CSO)

  2. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

  3. National Sample Survey (NSS)

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

Primary data is the data, which is collected for the first time by investigators. It s also known as raw data. It is the first-hand information. It refers to the collection of data for a specific purpose. Primary data is collected by the following organizations- Central statistical Organization, Reserve Bank of India and National Sample Survey.

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

_________refers to the data which is already collected and published by other authorities.

  1. Primary Data

  2. Unprocessed data

  3. Secondary Data

  4. None of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Secondary data is the second-hand information as it is not collected by the user. Thus, secondary data refers to the data which is already collected and published by other authorities. For example, government census report is a secondary data.