CCO Data Collection & Measurement Techniques 3

Question 1

Which sampling method ensures every member of a population has an equal chance of being selected?

Accepted Answer

Simple random sampling

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Convenience sampling

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Purposive sampling

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Quota sampling

Question 2

A Likert scale asking inmates to rate program satisfaction from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree) produces what type of data?

Accepted Answer

Ordinal data

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Ratio data

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Nominal data

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Binary data

Question 3

Which term refers to the consistency of a measurement instrument producing the same result under the same conditions?

Accepted Answer

Reliability

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Validity

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Sensitivity

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Specificity

Question 4

A shift supervisor wants to determine the average number of inmate grievances filed per week. She should calculate the:

Accepted Answer

Mean

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Mode

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Median

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Range

Question 5

In data collection, 'inter-rater reliability' measures:

Accepted Answer

The degree of agreement between two or more independent observers

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Whether the data tool measures what it intends to measure

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The internal consistency of a survey instrument

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The accuracy of self-reported inmate information

Question 6

When conducting a head count, which approach best ensures accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Counting each individual physically present and reconciling with the roster

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Counting from a list without visual confirmation

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Counting once quickly during peak activity

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Relying on inmate self-reporting

Question 7

Which data collection tool is MOST appropriate for gathering standardized information from a large inmate population quickly?

Accepted Answer

Standardized survey questionnaire

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Unstructured interview

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Case file narrative review

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Anecdotal officer notes