Gr 11 Math Lit: Ch 5.1 Developing Questions
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What is the primary purpose of posing questions in the statistical process?

  • To ensure the sample is representative of the population
  • To select the most effective tool for collecting data
  • To determine the sample size
  • To justify data collection and guide the data collection process (correct)

What is a survey in the context of data collection?

  • A tool used to collect data from a group or their opinions
  • A method of recording the frequency of events
  • A process of collecting data from a smaller subset of the population (correct)
  • A process of collecting data from an entire population

What is the main difference between a population and a sample?

  • A population is used for data collection, while a sample is used for data analysis
  • A population is smaller than a sample
  • A population is the entire group, while a sample is a smaller subset (correct)
  • A sample is used for survey research, while a population is used for experiments

Why is it important to ensure the sample is representative of the population?

<p>To avoid biased data and ensure accurate reflections of the population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a questionnaire in data collection?

<p>To gather information about a group or their opinions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration when choosing a sample size?

<p>Selecting a sample size that is large enough to provide an accurate reflection of the population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the statistical process?

<p>Posing relevant questions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recording sheet used for in data collection?

<p>To record the frequency of events, duration of events, or specific features of events (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when deciding between a questionnaire and a recording sheet?

<p>Nature of the data and the target population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying the population for data collection?

<p>To select a representative sample (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a questionnaire to ensure effective data collection?

<p>Questions that cover all necessary categories (e.g., age, gender, etc.) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when designing a recording sheet?

<p>Capturing the required information effectively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ensuring data collection is free from bias?

<p>To ensure the sample accurately represents the population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of posing questions in the statistical process?

<p>To guide the data collection process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a sample?

<p>It reflects the same features and characteristics as the population (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a questionnaire in data collection?

<p>To gather information about a group or their opinions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can lead to biased data?

<p>A small sample size (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a questionnaire and a recording sheet?

<p>A questionnaire is used to gather information, while a recording sheet is used to record events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when choosing a data collection instrument?

<p>The type of data being collected (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key step in the statistical process?

<p>Formulating specific questions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of a biased sample?

<p>It leads to skewed or biased data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When designing a questionnaire, what should be included to ensure effective data collection?

<p>Questions that cover all necessary categories and demographic information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of selecting a representative sample in data collection?

<p>To accurately reflect the characteristics of the population (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided during the data collection process to ensure unbiased results?

<p>Any factors that might skew the data collection process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying the population for data collection?

<p>To define the scope of the study (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when deciding between a questionnaire and a recording sheet?

<p>The type of data being collected (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when determining whether to use a questionnaire or a recording sheet?

<p>The nature of the data to be collected (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of ensuring that the sample accurately represents the population?

<p>Reduced bias in the collected data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of defining the population and sample in the data collection process?

<p>To establish a framework for data collection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of using a biased data collection instrument?

<p>Systematic errors in the collected data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of collecting and recording data?

<p>To answer the research question or hypothesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of poorly formulated questions on the data collection process?

<p>It leads to the collection of irrelevant data. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when choosing a data collection instrument?

<p>The type of data being collected. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a sample rather than a population?

<p>It reduces the cost of data collection. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of a biased sample?

<p>It leads to inaccurate conclusions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of ensuring a sample is representative of the population?

<p>To ensure accurate conclusions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a questionnaire and a recording sheet?

<p>A questionnaire is used to collect opinions, while a recording sheet is used to collect facts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when deciding on the sample size?

<p>The level of precision required. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of posing relevant questions in the statistical process?

<p>It guides the data collection process. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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