Question 1

There are two different orders of data, quantitative data and qualitative data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first stage in data analysis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Description. 
B)  Interpretation. 
C)  Drawing conclusions. 
D)  Theorisation. 
A)  Description. 
B)  Interpretation. 
C)  Drawing conclusions. 
D)  Theorisation.

Question 3

In checking accuracy in data, and accuracy in the way in which data was loaded into the computer software package, the researcher is engaged in cleaning the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The focus of any plan for data management is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The cost of the plan. 
B)  The security and safety of the data. 
C)  The complexity of the plan. 
D)  The secrecy of the plan. 
A)  The cost of the plan. 
B)  The security and safety of the data. 
C)  The complexity of the plan. 
D)  The secrecy of the plan.

Question 5

It is of the utmost importance that the analysis and the findings from the analysis are grounded in the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If there is a lot of quantitative data, it may be necessary, even advisable, to use a dedicated software package for the analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Summarising statistics are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Difficult to calculate. 
B)  Easy to calculate. 
C)  Highly sophisticated mathamatical manipulations. 
D)  Statistics that provide summaries of data. 
A)  Difficult to calculate. 
B)  Easy to calculate. 
C)  Highly sophisticated mathamatical manipulations. 
D)  Statistics that provide summaries of data.

Question 8

Mixed methods research is superior to research that generates only quantitative data or only qualitative data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The second stage of data analysis is interpretation, where the researcher interprets the data. The researcher attempts to detail and explain what the data mean, the meaning of the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Quantitative data analysis is the analysis of numerical data using statistical methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Quantitative data is data in the form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Numbers. 
B)  Narratives and stories. 
C)  Drawings, cartoons, paintings, photographs. 
D)  Feelings, beliefs, perspectives, opinions. 
A)  Numbers. 
B)  Narratives and stories. 
C)  Drawings, cartoons, paintings, photographs. 
D)  Feelings, beliefs, perspectives, opinions.

Question 12

Qualitative data is data in the form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Numbers. 
B)  Statistics. 
C)  Mathamatical equations. 
D)  Feelings, beliefs, perspectives, opinions. 
A)  Numbers. 
B)  Statistics. 
C)  Mathamatical equations. 
D)  Feelings, beliefs, perspectives, opinions.

Question 13

Sometimes researchers gather both quantitative and qualitative data for their research project; this is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  A mixed methods research project. 
B)  A large research project. 
C)  A large data set. 
D)  A cross concepts research project. 
A)  A mixed methods research project. 
B)  A large research project. 
C)  A large data set. 
D)  A cross concepts research project.

Question 14

NUDIST is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Means of analysing quantitative data. 
B)  Means of analysing statistical data. 
C)  Computer software package designed to support qualitative data analysis. 
D)  Computer software package designed to support quantitative data analysis. 
A)  Means of analysing quantitative data. 
B)  Means of analysing statistical data. 
C)  Computer software package designed to support qualitative data analysis. 
D)  Computer software package designed to support quantitative data analysis.

Question 15

There are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Seven stages in data analysis. 
B)  Six stages in data analysis. 
C)  Five stages in data analysis. 
D)  Four stages in data analysis. 
A)  Seven stages in data analysis. 
B)  Six stages in data analysis. 
C)  Five stages in data analysis. 
D)  Four stages in data analysis.

Question 16

Signs in society are signs because they signify something and anything that has signifying power can be studied:

Accepted Answer

A)  Semiotically. 
B)  Using surveys. 
C)  Using case studies. 
D)  Using experiments. 
A)  Semiotically. 
B)  Using surveys. 
C)  Using case studies. 
D)  Using experiments.

Question 17

SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is a computer software package designed for the analysis of quantitative data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

There are essentially:

Accepted Answer

A)  Two kinds of data, quantitative and qualitative. 
B)  Three different kinds of data, quantitative, qualitative and mixed. 
C)  Four different kinds of data, quantitative, qualitative, mixed and scientific. 
D)  Five different kinds of data, quantitative, qualitative, mixed, scientific and sound. 
A)  Two kinds of data, quantitative and qualitative. 
B)  Three different kinds of data, quantitative, qualitative and mixed. 
C)  Four different kinds of data, quantitative, qualitative, mixed and scientific. 
D)  Five different kinds of data, quantitative, qualitative, mixed, scientific and sound.

Question 19

The four stages of data analysis are description, interpretation, conclusions, and theorisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Semiotics is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The study of surveys and survey research. 
B)  The study of case studies and case study research. 
C)  The study of experiments and experimental research. 
D)  The study of signs, their form, content and expression, in society. 
A)  The study of surveys and survey research. 
B)  The study of case studies and case study research. 
C)  The study of experiments and experimental research. 
D)  The study of signs, their form, content and expression, in society.

There are two different orders of data, quantitative data and qualitative data.

The first stage in data analysis is:

In checking accuracy in data, and accuracy in the way in which data was loaded into the computer software package, the researcher is engaged in cleaning the data.

The focus of any plan for data management is:

It is of the utmost importance that the analysis and the findings from the analysis are grounded in the data.

If there is a lot of quantitative data, it may be necessary, even advisable, to use a dedicated software package for the analysis.

Summarising statistics are:

Mixed methods research is superior to research that generates only quantitative data or only qualitative data.

The second stage of data analysis is interpretation, where the researcher interprets the data. The researcher attempts to detail and explain what the data mean, the meaning of the data.

Quantitative data analysis is the analysis of numerical data using statistical methods.

Quantitative data is data in the form of:

Qualitative data is data in the form of:

Sometimes researchers gather both quantitative and qualitative data for their research project; this is known as:

NUDIST is a:

There are:

Signs in society are signs because they signify something and anything that has signifying power can be studied:

SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is a computer software package designed for the analysis of quantitative data.

There are essentially:

The four stages of data analysis are description, interpretation, conclusions, and theorisation.

Semiotics is:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Observation

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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Exam 13: Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

There are two different orders of data, quantitative data and qualitative data.

The first stage in data analysis is:

In checking accuracy in data, and accuracy in the way in which data was loaded into the computer software package, the researcher is engaged in cleaning the data.

The focus of any plan for data management is:

It is of the utmost importance that the analysis and the findings from the analysis are grounded in the data.

If there is a lot of quantitative data, it may be necessary, even advisable, to use a dedicated software package for the analysis.

Summarising statistics are:

Mixed methods research is superior to research that generates only quantitative data or only qualitative data.

The second stage of data analysis is interpretation, where the researcher interprets the data. The researcher attempts to detail and explain what the data mean, the meaning of the data.

Quantitative data analysis is the analysis of numerical data using statistical methods.

Quantitative data is data in the form of:

Qualitative data is data in the form of:

Sometimes researchers gather both quantitative and qualitative data for their research project; this is known as:

NUDIST is a:

There are:

Signs in society are signs because they signify something and anything that has signifying power can be studied:

SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is a computer software package designed for the analysis of quantitative data.

There are essentially:

The four stages of data analysis are description, interpretation, conclusions, and theorisation.

Semiotics is:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Observation

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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