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Q121: What is the aim of attitude measurement in a questionnaire? Answer: d) To evaluate respondents’ opinions and feelings
a) To collect demographic information
b) To measure behavioral intentions
c) To assess respondents’ knowledge level
d) To evaluate respondents’ opinions and feelings
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Q122: Which scaling technique allows respondents to rank order a set of items based on their preferences? Answer: c) Ranking scale
a) Likert scale
b) Semantic differential scale
c) Ranking scale
d) Thurstone scale
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Q123: What is the purpose of using a Likert scale in a survey? Answer: a) To measure the intensity of attitudes or opinions
a) To measure the intensity of attitudes or opinions
b) To collect demographic information
c) To assess respondents’ knowledge level
d) To rank order a set of items
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Q124: Which scaling technique uses a series of bipolar adjectives or phrases to measure respondents’ perceptions or attitudes? Answer: b) Semantic differential scale
a) Likert scale
b) Semantic differential scale
c) Ranking scale
d) Thurstone scale
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Q125: Which scaling technique involves assigning numbers to response options that represent varying degrees of agreement or disagreement? Answer: a) Likert scale
a) Likert scale
b) Semantic differential scale
c) Ranking scale
d) Thurstone scale
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Q126: What is the main characteristic of a graphic rating scale? Answer: b) It presents response options as a continuum on a visual scale
a) It uses numerical ratings to measure attitudes
b) It presents response options as a continuum on a visual scale
c) It requires respondents to rank order a set of items
d) It uses a series of bipolar adjectives or phrases
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Q127: Which scaling technique involves dividing a continuous line into equal intervals and requiring respondents to mark their response? Answer: c) Graphic rating scale
a) Likert scale
b) Semantic differential scale
c) Graphic rating scale
d) Guttman scale
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Q128: Which scaling technique aims to measure the hierarchy of preferences among a set of items? Answer: d) Thurstone scale
a) Likert scale
b) Semantic differential scale
c) Ranking scale
d) Thurstone scale
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Q129: Which scaling technique uses a series of statements and requires respondents to indicate their level of agreement or disagreement? Answer: a) Likert scale
a) Likert scale
b) Semantic differential scale
c) Graphic rating scale
d) Guttman scale
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Q130: What is the purpose of using a Guttman scale in a survey? Answer: d) To determine the extent to which statements are endorsed
a) To measure the intensity of attitudes or opinions
b) To collect demographic information
c) To assess respondents’ knowledge level
d) To determine the extent to which statements are endorsed
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Q131: Which scaling technique involves presenting a series of items and asking respondents to indicate their relative importance or preference? Answer: c) Ranking scale
a) Likert scale
b) Semantic differential scale
c) Ranking scale
d) Thurstone scale
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Q132: What is a sampling frame in a research study? Answer: b) The list of individuals or units from which the sample will be selected
a) The target population for the study
b) The list of individuals or units from which the sample will be selected
c) The specific geographical location for data collection
d) The data analysis plan for the study
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Q133: Which of the following is an example of a probability sampling method? Answer: d) Simple random sampling
a) Convenience sampling
b) Purposive sampling
c) Snowball sampling
d) Simple random sampling
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Q134: What is the main characteristic of stratified random sampling? Answer: b) It divides the population into subgroups and selects a random sample from each subgroup
a) It ensures that each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected
b) It divides the population into subgroups and selects a random sample from each subgroup
c) It relies on the convenience of the researcher in selecting participants
d) It involves selecting participants based on their unique characteristics or expertise
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Q135: Which sampling method involves selecting participants based on their availability and accessibility? Answer: a) Convenience sampling
a) Convenience sampling
b) Purposive sampling
c) Snowball sampling
d) Cluster sampling
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Q136: What is the purpose of using purposive sampling in a research study? Answer: c) To select participants based on their unique characteristics or expertise
a) To ensure that each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected
b) To divide the population into subgroups and select a random sample from each subgroup
c) To select participants based on their unique characteristics or expertise
d) To select participants based on their availability and accessibility
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Q137: Which sampling method involves selecting participants based on referrals from existing participants? Answer: c) Snowball sampling
a) Convenience sampling
b) Purposive sampling
c) Snowball sampling
d) Cluster sampling
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Q138: What is the recommended approach for determining the sample size in a research study? Answer: d) Conducting a power analysis to determine the appropriate sample size
a) Selecting the largest sample size possible to increase generalizability
b) Estimating the sample size based on the available resources and time constraints
c) Determining the sample size after data collection is completed
d) Conducting a power analysis to determine the appropriate sample size
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Q139: Which factor does NOT influence the determination of sample size? Answer: c) Available budget for the study
a) Desired level of confidence
b) Size of the population
c) Available budget for the study
d) Expected effect size or variability in the population
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Q140: What is the purpose of conducting a pilot study before determining the final sample size? Answer: b) To assess the feasibility and appropriateness of the sampling plan
a) To estimate the effect size in the population
b) To assess the feasibility and appropriateness of the sampling plan
c) To determine the desired level of confidence in the study findings
d) To evaluate the statistical power of the study design
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Q141: Which sampling method involves selecting groups or clusters of participants rather than individuals? Answer: d) Cluster sampling
a) Convenience sampling
b) Purposive sampling
c) Snowball sampling
d) Cluster sampling
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Q142: What is the purpose of data editing in the research process? Answer: b) To clean and correct errors or inconsistencies in the data
a) To format the data for presentation
b) To clean and correct errors or inconsistencies in the data
c) To analyze the data and draw conclusions
d) To validate the data collection instruments
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Q143: Which step involves organizing the data in a systematic and structured format for analysis? Answer: b) Data tabulation
a) Data validation
b) Data tabulation
c) Data editing
d) Data interpretation
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Q144: What does data validation involve? Answer: b) Ensuring that the data is accurate and reliable
a) Checking for missing data and filling in the gaps
b) Ensuring that the data is accurate and reliable
c) Organizing the data into tables or charts
d) Analyzing the data to draw conclusions
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Q145: Which method is commonly used to tabulate data in research studies? Answer: a) Spreadsheet software
a) Spreadsheet software
b) Statistical software
c) Word processing software
d) Presentation software
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Q146: When editing data, what is typically done with missing or incomplete responses? Answer: c) They are imputed or estimated based on other available data
a) They are ignored and excluded from analysis
b) They are replaced with the mean value of the variable
c) They are imputed or estimated based on other available data
d) They are left as blank entries
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Q147: What is the purpose of cross-checking data during the validation process? Answer: c) To identify and correct errors or inconsistencies in the data
a) To compare data collected from different sources or methods
b) To summarize the data in a concise format
c) To identify and correct errors or inconsistencies in the data
d) To interpret the data and draw conclusions
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Q148: Which step involves ensuring that the data collection instruments are reliable and accurately measure the intended variables? Answer: a) Data validation
a) Data validation
b) Data tabulation
c) Data editing
d) Data interpretation
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Q149: What is the purpose of coding data during the editing process? Answer: b) To assign numerical labels or categories to responses
a) To identify missing data
b) To assign numerical labels or categories to responses
c) To calculate summary statistics
d) To identify outliers in the data
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Q150: Which quality control measure involves reviewing a subset of data entries for accuracy and consistency? Answer: d) Data verification
a) Data tabulation
b) Data validation
c) Data cleaning
d) Data verification
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Q151: What is the final step after editing, tabulating, and validating the data? Answer: a) Data interpretation and analysis
a) Data interpretation and analysis
b) Data collection and data entry
c) Data visualization and reporting
d) Data sampling and survey design
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Q152: What is the primary purpose of descriptive statistics in data analysis? Answer: c) To summarize and describe the main characteristics of a dataset
a) To test hypotheses and draw conclusions
b) To measure the strength of relationships between variables
c) To summarize and describe the main characteristics of a dataset
d) To make predictions about future outcomes
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Q153: Which measure of central tendency provides the most representative value of a dataset? Answer: a) Mean
a) Mean
b) Median
c) Mode
d) Range
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Q154: What does the standard deviation measure in a dataset? Answer: b) The average deviation of values from the mean
a) The range of values in the dataset
b) The average deviation of values from the mean
c) The most frequently occurring value in the dataset
d) The difference between the highest and lowest values
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Q155: Which measure of variability is robust to extreme values in a dataset? Answer: d) Interquartile range
a) Range
b) Variance
c) Standard deviation
d) Interquartile range
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Q156: What does the coefficient of variation (CV) measure in a dataset? Answer: c) The relative variability of the dataset compared to its mean
a) The spread of values in the dataset
b) The proportion of values above or below a certain point
c) The relative variability of the dataset compared to its mean
d) The difference between the highest and lowest values
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Q157: What is the purpose of a frequency distribution in descriptive statistics? Answer: c) To display the distribution of values in a dataset
a) To determine the mean value of a dataset
b) To identify outliers in the dataset
c) To display the distribution of values in a dataset
d) To calculate the standard deviation of a dataset
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Q158: Which graphical representation is commonly used to display the distribution of a continuous variable? Answer: c) Histogram
a) Pie chart
b) Bar graph
c) Histogram
d) Line graph
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Q159: What does the mode represent in a dataset? Answer: a) The most frequently occurring value
a) The most frequently occurring value
b) The midpoint of the dataset
c) The average value of the dataset
d) The highest value in the dataset
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Q160: Which measure of central tendency is most appropriate for skewed datasets? Answer: b) Median
a) Mean
b) Median
c) Mode
d) Range
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List of Business Research Methods mcq practice set
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