Lesson 1d.01
1d.01 Collecting data: a Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Statistics, Unit 1
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which is an experimental source of data?
- Reference book
- Laboratory experiment
- Published census table
- Archive of letters
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Which source collects answers by asking people written questions?
- Reference
- Simulation
- Census
- Questionnaire
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Which data source uses a computer model to imitate a process?
- Simulation
- Reference
- Observation
- Census
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Which source records what people do without asking them questions?
- Census
- Observation
- Interview
- Questionnaire
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Which data collection method gathers information from every population member?
- Census
- Quota sample
- Pilot survey
- Random sample
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What ethical requirement applies to the use of secondary data?
- Randomisation
- Re-measurement
- Acknowledgement
- Deletion
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What primary data collection method involves directly questioning people face-to-face?
- Interview
- Questionnaire
- Observation
- Experiment
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What practical design skill is expected for data collection?
- Data collection sheet
- Hypothesis test
- Random number table
- Pie chart
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A researcher uses a random number generator to simulate 500 dice rolls for a study. Which source type is this?
- Reference
- Observation
- Census
- Simulation
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When using existing registers for pupil attendance data, what data source type is this?
- Census
- Simulation
- Experimental
- Reference
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A team counts birds in a nature reserve by watching them. Which source is this?
- Observation
- Questionnaire
- Census
- Simulation
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Which data source type is suitable when a researcher only needs part of a population?
- Simulation
- Reference
- Census
- Sampling
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Which data source best describes structured questions asked in person?
- Questionnaire
- Simulation
- Census
- Reference
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When using data from a published government report, what must you always do?
- Acknowledge source
- Conduct pilot
- Treat as primary
- Ignore source
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Which key feature specifically defines an experimental data source?
- Random numbers
- Natural observation
- Existing records
- Controlled conditions
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Which data source best avoids people inaccurately reporting their own behaviour?
- Census
- Questionnaire
- Interview
- Observation
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Which term describes data collected firsthand by the researcher themselves?
- Published data
- External data
- Secondary data
- Primary data
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Which data source type uses random numbers to model events?
- Questionnaire
- Simulation
- Observation
- Census
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What is vital when designing response categories for a data collection sheet?
- Open questions
- Leading wording
- Complex phrasing
- Mutually exclusive
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What must be acknowledged when using published census tables in research?
- Sample size
- Pilot study
- Error margin
- Source of data
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