Methods of Data Collection in Research Quiz

What are the two types of data gained from research?

• Primary data and Quaternary data

• Secondary data and Tertiary data

• Primary data and Tertiary data

• Primary data and Secondary data

Which data collection method involves collecting data from the field with the help of an observer?

• Interview

• Tally Sheet

• Observation

• Questionnaires

What is the main advantage of using observation as a data collection method?

• It is only used in qualitative research

• It is the most expensive method

• It lacks anonymity

• It provides direct information

Which type of interview uses pre-determined questions and close-ended questions?

• Structured Interview

• Unstructured Interview

• Semi-structured Interview

• Observation

What is the purpose of a tally sheet in data collection?

• To analyze survey data

• To conduct interviews

• To create questionnaires

• To record the frequency of something

What is the main disadvantage of using personal interviews as a data collection method?

• Opportunity for feedback

• Probing complex answers

• Cost

• Lack of anonymity

Which data collection method involves recording everything an individual does over a given period of time?

• Tally Sheet

• Time and motion logs

• Self checklist

• Survey

What is the primary purpose of survey research?

• To obtain information describing characteristics of a large sample of individuals quickly

• To conduct structured interviews

• To analyze primary data

• To create tally sheets

Which type of interview contains components of both structured and unstructured interviews?

• Observation

• Semi-structured Interview

• Unstructured Interview

• Structured Interview

What is the main advantage of using questionnaires as a data collection method?

• Anonymity

• Cost

• Probing complex answers

• Opportunity for feedback