Data Classification Quiz

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What is the main characteristic of qualitative data?

It is mainly numbers and hard data

It can always be reduced to something definite

It is primarily used for tally and frequency tables

It tends to be soft and mainly consists of words, sounds, or images (correct)

What is the most common way of summarizing findings based on collected data?

Using pictographs to represent frequencies

Creating a tally and frequency table (correct)

Creating pie graphs to display data

Drafting paragraphs for each finding in the study

What is the next step after summarizing findings from the collected data?

Writing different types of reports such as business, scientific, and research reports

Contacting the library for assistance

Analyzing and making generalizations about the findings (correct)

Deciding on the terms of reference for the report

What does 'Terms of reference' refer to in the context of writing a report?

The instructions and purpose of the report (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in deciding on the procedure for writing a report?

Conducting background reading and contacting the library for assistance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Primary Data?

It is collected by individuals or panel of respondents specifically set up by the researcher (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is primarily produced by open questions?

Unstructured data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of Secondary Data?

Media reports and industry analysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Quantitative Data?

It refers to information that can be translated into numbers and analyzed mathematically (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Secondary Data research project involve?

Using existing data for which they were originally collected (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in writing a report?

Decide on the 'Terms of reference' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of deciding on the 'Terms of reference' for a report?

Determining what the report is about, what is needed, and why it is needed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after finding the information for your report?

Decide on the structure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of finding relevant and appropriate information for a report?

To form the basis or main body of the report (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in deciding on the structure for a report?

Understanding what articles or documents are needed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should the conclusion of a report primarily include?

An analysis of findings and their interpretation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should the sections of a report usually have?

Numbered headings and subheadings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that information should go in the report's appendix?

Information that supplements or complements the information in the report (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an executive summary and table of contents?

To give a brief overview of the entire report and list its contents (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should recommendations in a report be based on?

Practical and logical basis derived from findings and conclusions (B) Signup and view all the answers