1. Method that involves the selection of items by a panel of judges on the basis of their relevance, the potential for ambiguity, and the level of the attitude they represent
A. Cumulative scale
B. Arbitrary Scale
C. Item Analysis
D. Consensus Scaling
2. Even numbered non-verbal rating scale using single adjectives instead of bipolar opposites is called
A. Semantic Differential
B. Multi-dimensional scaling
C. Staple Scale
D. Standardised Instruments
3. Instrument’s ability to accurately measure variability in stimuli or response is known as
A. Sensitivity
B. Practicality
C. Generalisablity
D. Economy
4. 7-point rating scale with end-points associated with bipolar labels that have semantic meaning is
A. Semantic differential scale
B. Constant Sum Scale
C. Graphic Rating Scale
D. Likert Scale
5. Which of these is not a type of itemized rating scale:
A. Likert
B. Semantic Differential
C. Stapel
D. None of these
6. General, the scale should be…………….to obtain objective data.
A. Balanced
B. Unbalanced
C. Focused
D. Particular
7. While there is no single, optimal number of categories, traditional guidelines suggest that there should be between ……………. categories.
A. 5 and 9
B. 2 and 7
C. 1 and 5
D. More than 9
8. A general rule, one should use a scaling technique that yield the highest level of information feasible in a given situation.
A. Disagreement
B. Contradiction
C. Agreement
D. Information
9. ……………………is a seven-point rating scale with end points associated with bipolar labels.
A. Likert
B. Semantic Differential
C. Stapel
D. None of these
10. It is the first stage in data processing
A. Tabulation
B. Editing
C. Coding
D. Classification
11. Which of the following is an example of continuous variables?
A. Number of children
B. Number of workers in a company
C. Income
D. All of the above
12. It is the intermediary stage between the collection of data and their analysis and interpretation.
A. Formulation of objectives
B. Formulation of Hypotheses
C. Data processing
D. None of the above
13. Which of the following are the guidelines while editing the data?
A. The editor should have a copy of the instructions given to the interviewers.
B. The editor should not destroy or erase the original entry.
C. All answers, which are modified or filled in afresh by the editor, have to be indicated.
D. All of the above
14. It is the process of examining the data collected through various methods to detect errors and omissions and correct them for further analysis.
A. Editing
B. Tabulation
C. Coding
D. Classification
15. Voluminous data collected through various methods needs to be reduced into …………….. groups for meaningful analysis.
A. Homogeneous
B. Heterogeneous
C. Equal
D. None of the above
16. It is the process by which data are categorized into groups and numerals or other symbols or both are assigned to each item depending on the class it falls in.
A. Tabulation
B. Coding
C. Classification
D. Summarization
17. Which of the following are the rules for coding?
A. Each respondent should be given a code number.
B. Each qualitative question should have codes.
C. All responses including “don’t know”, “no opinion” “no response” etc., are to be coded.
D. All of the above
18. In this type of classification, data is arranged according to time of occurrence.
A. Manifold
B. Simple
C. Chronological
D. Geographical
19. What are the requisites of a good statistical table?
A. A good table must present the data in as clear and simple a manner as possible
B. The title should be brief and self-explanatory.
C. Abbreviations should be avoided in a table.
D. All of the above.
20. What are the advantages of Visual Presentation of data?
A. They relieve the dullness of the numerical data.
B. They make comparison easy.
C. They save time and effort.
D. All of the above