Quiz on Methods of Collecting Primary Data

What is primary data?

• Data that is outdated

• Data collected directly from original sources

• Data collected from secondary sources

• Data that is not relevant

Why is primary data collection considered costly?

• It requires less time

• It is always free

• It is easy to gather

• It involves direct interaction with sources

When is primary data necessary?

• When data is abundant

• When available data is inappropriate or inadequate

• When data is easily accessible

• When secondary data is preferred

Which of the following is NOT a method of primary data collection?

• Mail Survey

• Interviewing

• Data Mining

• Observation

What does observation as a method of data collection involve?

• Reading documents

• Viewing and hearing

• Only seeing

• Only listening

What is a characteristic of observation?

• It is always casual

• It is always objective

• It is both physical and mental

• It requires no planning

What type of observation involves the observer being part of the group?

• Direct Observation

• Participant Observation

• Indirect Observation

• Non-participant Observation

What is the purpose of controlled observation?

• To standardize observational techniques

• To gather data without any control

• To avoid any experimental design

• To observe everything without focus

What is the first step in planning observation?

• Deciding the observation content

• Recording observations

• Identifying investigative questions

• Examining the relevance of the observation method

What does indirect observation involve?

• Direct interaction with subjects

• Casual viewing of events

• Use of mechanical or electronic devices

• Physical presence of the observer