GRI Data Collection & Measurement Techniques

Question 1

What is the primary goal of data collection in research?

Accepted Answer

Gather accurate & relevant data

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Ignore irrelevant data

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Collect as much data as possible

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Focus only on qualitative data

Question 2

Which method involves direct observation for data collection?

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Observation

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Survey

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Interview

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Experiment

Question 3

What is sampling in data collection?

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Selecting subset of population

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Collecting all data

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Ignoring data quality

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Randomly discarding data

Question 4

Which tool is commonly used for precise measurement in research?

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Calipers and micrometers

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Thermometers

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Scales

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Stopwatches

Question 5

Why is calibration important for measurement instruments?

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Ensure accurate readings

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Increase instrument size

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Change measurement units

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Reduce measurement range

Question 6

What does reliability mean in data measurement?

Accepted Answer

Consistency over tests

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Accuracy of single measurement

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Random variation

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Measurement bias

Question 7

Which is a qualitative data collection method?

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Interviews

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Surveys

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Experiments

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Statistical analysis

Question 8

What is a major challenge in data collection?

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Ensuring accuracy & avoiding bias

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Collecting only quantitative data

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Ignoring sampling

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Random data selection

Question 9

What does validity mean in research measurement?

Accepted Answer

Measures intended variable

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Random measurement error

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Measurement precision

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Sample size