Question 1

Which kind of secondary data are "industry statistics"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple source based 
B)  Documentary, written materials 
C)  Ad hoc surveys 
D)  Census 
A)  Multiple source based 
B)  Documentary, written materials 
C)  Ad hoc surveys 
D)  Census

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of documentary data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organisations' websites 
B)  Video recordings 
C)  Company reports 
D)  Industry statistics 
A)  Organisations' websites 
B)  Video recordings 
C)  Company reports 
D)  Industry statistics

Question 3

The UK Government "Labour Force Survey" is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple source, area-based data 
B)  An ad hoc survey 
C)  Documentary, written materials 
D)  Continuous and regular survey 
A)  Multiple source, area-based data 
B)  An ad hoc survey 
C)  Documentary, written materials 
D)  Continuous and regular survey

Question 4

An unmeasured variable is one included in secondary survey data but not required for your research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You should not approach an acknowledged expert in your field to help you find secondary data as they will be biased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Gemma is interested in how the employment of under 16 year olds has changed over the past fifty years. What type of secondary data sets would be most useful to her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Longitudinal 
B)  Cohort studies 
C)  Cross-sectional 
D)  Industry 
A)  Longitudinal 
B)  Cohort studies 
C)  Cross-sectional 
D)  Industry

Question 7

Which is of these is NOT an advantage of secondary data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unobtrusive 
B)  Saves you time 
C)  Is always free 
D)  Can provide you with comparative data 
A)  Unobtrusive 
B)  Saves you time 
C)  Is always free 
D)  Can provide you with comparative data

Question 8

Which of the following is a caveat with the use of secondary data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Helps to set own data in context 
B)  Purpose may not match that of your research 
C)  Provides longitudinal data 
D)  Provides area-based data 
A)  Helps to set own data in context 
B)  Purpose may not match that of your research 
C)  Provides longitudinal data 
D)  Provides area-based data

Question 9

What is "raw" secondary data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data on a sensitive topic 
B)  Data which was not collected rigorously 
C)  The actual data produced by a study 
D)  A summary of the key findings from a data set 
A)  Data on a sensitive topic 
B)  Data which was not collected rigorously 
C)  The actual data produced by a study 
D)  A summary of the key findings from a data set

Question 10

Most governments in the world have statistical departments but they are least likely to provide ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  General population census records 
B)  Industrial output figures 
C)  Television programme viewing figures 
D)  Housing statistics 
A)  General population census records 
B)  Industrial output figures 
C)  Television programme viewing figures 
D)  Housing statistics

Which kind of secondary data are "industry statistics"?

Which of the following is NOT an example of documentary data?

The UK Government "Labour Force Survey" is an example of ________.

An unmeasured variable is one included in secondary survey data but not required for your research.

You should not approach an acknowledged expert in your field to help you find secondary data as they will be biased.

Gemma is interested in how the employment of under 16 year olds has changed over the past fifty years. What type of secondary data sets would be most useful to her?

Which is of these is NOT an advantage of secondary data?

Which of the following is a caveat with the use of secondary data?

What is "raw" secondary data?

Most governments in the world have statistical departments but they are least likely to provide ________.

The Nature of Business and Management Research and Structure of This Book

Formulating and Clarifying the Research Topic

Critically Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Philosophies and Approaches

Formulating the Research Design

Negotiating Access and Research Ethics

Selecting Samples

Collecting Primary Data Through Observation

Collecting Primary Data Using Semi-Structured, In-Depth and Group Interviews

Collecting Primary Data Using Questionnaires

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Writing and Presenting Your Project Report

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Exam 8: Using Secondary Data

Which kind of secondary data are "industry statistics"?

Which of the following is NOT an example of documentary data?

The UK Government "Labour Force Survey" is an example of ________.

An unmeasured variable is one included in secondary survey data but not required for your research.

You should not approach an acknowledged expert in your field to help you find secondary data as they will be biased.

Gemma is interested in how the employment of under 16 year olds has changed over the past fifty years. What type of secondary data sets would be most useful to her?

Which is of these is NOT an advantage of secondary data?

Which of the following is a caveat with the use of secondary data?

What is "raw" secondary data?

Most governments in the world have statistical departments but they are least likely to provide ________.

The Nature of Business and Management Research and Structure of This Book

Formulating and Clarifying the Research Topic

Critically Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Philosophies and Approaches

Formulating the Research Design

Negotiating Access and Research Ethics

Selecting Samples

Collecting Primary Data Through Observation

Collecting Primary Data Using Semi-Structured, In-Depth and Group Interviews

Collecting Primary Data Using Questionnaires

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Writing and Presenting Your Project Report

Filters