CRP Data Collection & Analysis 2

Question 1

When using systematic random sampling, a researcher selects every 10th person from a list of 500. What is the sampling interval?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

The sampling interval is 10 because every 10th element is selected from the population list.

Question 2

Which data collection method is most appropriate for capturing sensitive or stigmatized behaviors in a research study?

Accepted Answer

Self-administered questionnaires

Answer

Self-administered questionnaires reduce social desirability bias, making respondents more likely to disclose sensitive information honestly.

Question 3

A researcher notices that survey response rates drop significantly after question 20 in a 40-question survey. This phenomenon is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Respondent fatigue

Answer

Respondent fatigue occurs when participants become tired or disengaged during long surveys, leading to lower quality responses or dropout.

Question 4

In content analysis, the unit of analysis refers to:

Accepted Answer

The specific element of content that is categorized and counted

Answer

The unit of analysis is the specific element (word, phrase, theme, paragraph) that researchers identify, categorize, and count in content analysis.

Question 5

Which level of measurement allows for the calculation of a meaningful ratio between values?

Accepted Answer

Ratio

Answer

Ratio measurement has a true zero point, which allows meaningful ratios to be computed (e.g., one value is twice another).

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