STA630 Final Term MCQs Updated by VU Topper RM

Q1. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

_________ may be necessary in situations in which the respondent begins to lose track of the question

A. Probing

B. Recording the responses C. In house training D. Verbal communication

Q2. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

Asking participants to recruit further participants by word-of-mouth is ________ sampling A. Quota

B. Snowball

C. Self-Selecting D. Stratified random

Q3. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

A researcher wants to study the impact of average hour of study in a week on CGPA of MBA students in virtual university of Pakistan. He focused on specifically the students specialized in finance. The total of number of MBA students in VU is an example of which of the following?

A. Population

B. Element C. Target population D. Sample

Q4. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

“What is the level of satisfaction in your organization?” Which of the following represents the problem associated with this question?

1. This question may lead respondent to a particular answer
2. It is vague as respondent may interpret it in his own way
3. This question contains multiple hidden questions
4. It is an open ended question

Correct answer: It is vague as respondent may interpret it in his own way

Q5. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

Which of the following can not be done through pilot testing?

1. Determining the acceptability of questions
2. Determining population
3. Structuring open ended questions
4. Measuring the reliability of questions

Correct answer: Determining population

Q6. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

never be ignored. Which of the following is NOT one of those principles?

1. Avoid using multiple items to measure a single construct
2. Avoid double-barreled questions
3. Do not use "leading" or "loaded" questions
4. Avoid double negatives

Correct answer: Avoid using multiple items to measure a single construct

Q7. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

“Willingness of the respondents to co-operate” is a part of __________ aspect which needs to be evaluated during pilot testing. A. Discovering errors in the instrument B. Staffing and activities of research team can be checked

C. Reactions of Respondents

D. Sampling procedure can be checked

Q8. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

Which of the following concerns is MOST likely to become a problem if Mr. Baber uses purposive sampling techniques?

1. Generalizability from the sample to the population.
2. Statistically equal groups.
3. Subjects participating in the study.
4. Selection of participants who are thought to be informative, articulate, and experienced with the research topic and setting.

Correct answer: Generalizability from the sample to the population.

Q9. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

An expectant pause is a part of: A. Recording the responses

B. Verbal communication

C. Probing tactics D. In house training

Q10. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

When constructing a questionnaire, it is imperative to do each of the following EXCEPT ______. A. Use natural language B. Understand your research participants C. Pilot your test questionnaire

D. Use "leading" or "loaded" questions

Q11. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

All of the following are the principles of asking interview questions, EXCEPT: A. Ask questions exactly as they are worded in the questionnaire B. Repeat questions that are misunderstood or misinterpreted.

C. Read each question rapidly

D. Ask the question in the order in which they are presented in the questionnaire.

Q12. Vu-Topper RM (1 marks)

Which of the following is/are principle(s) of questionnaire construction?

1. Avoid double-barreled questions
2. Use multiple items to measure abstract constructs
3. Consider using multiple methods when measuring abstract constructs