Deck 16: Starting the Data Analysis

Question 1

On master tables, dependent variable categories are:

A) given the most importance
B) placed across the top
C) placed along the side
D) of secondary importance to independent variable categories

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Within table titles, the dependent variable is placed:

A) after the independent variable
B) after the control variable(s)
C) before the independent variable
D) last, regardless of the variables involved

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A master table is usually set up:

A) on a large sheet of paper
B) to ensure proper computer data entry
C) on an index card system
D) as a last resort only in research to minimize error in computer programs

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Data are entered to the master table from the:

A) tally sheets
B) researcher's diary
C) direct observations of the researcher
D) a computer keyboard
E) all of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is not a step in cleaning data:

A) data entry
B) record sorting
C) merging data files
D) checking for blank lines

Question 6

Initial cleaning of the data is commenced after:

A) the data has been collected
B) the data has been analyzed
C) the data has been entered on to a master sheet
D) after the data entry into the computer is complete

Question 7

To interpret the results of a contingency table, the researcher:

A) compares the percentages of both dependent variable categories to one independent variable category
B) compares the percentages of one dependent variable category to one independent variable category
C) compares the percentages of one dependent variable category to both independent variable categories
D) compares the percentages of one independent variable category to one independent variable category

Question 8

On master tables, independent variable categories are:

A) given the most importance
B) placed across the top
C) placed along the side
D) of secondary importance to dependent variable categories

Question 9

When analyzing data:

A) a computer should always be used
B) depending on the study, hand calculation may be best
C) only conduct hand calculation when a computer is not available
D) none of the above