Lesson 1d.04

1d.04 Know the key features to be considered when planning data collection: leading... Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Statistics, Unit 1

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The 20 questions

  1. What is a leading question?

    • Open format
    • Random sample
    • Biased phrasing
    • Pilot trial

  2. How can the biased question 'Don't you agree this park is great?' be made neutral?

    • Add a warning
    • Make it closed
    • Remove all choices
    • Ask for opinions

  3. What distinguishes closed questions from open questions?

    • Fixed options
    • Audio recording
    • Longer text
    • No answers

  4. Which of these is an example of a closed question?

    • Write your views
    • Explain your choice
    • Describe your day
    • Yes or no

  5. What is the purpose of a questionnaire pilot test?

    • Finding design flaws
    • Publishing results
    • Analysing final data
    • Selecting the sample

  6. What is the primary purpose of a pre-test before starting an experiment?

    • Increase sample size
    • Calculate final mean
    • Check method works
    • Eliminate all bias

  7. Which factor must be considered regarding timing when planning data collection?

    • Participant availability
    • Ink colour
    • Room temperature
    • Questionnaire length

  8. What is a key advantage of a face-to-face interview over a postal questionnaire?

    • No bias
    • Quicker return
    • Clarify questions
    • Lower cost

  9. Which questionnaire feature helps reduce bias in responses?

    • Complex jargon
    • Leading phrases
    • Single options
    • Neutral wording

  10. Which question type is best for finding detailed reasons for a change in habits?

    • Open question
    • Tally chart
    • Closed question
    • Leading question

  11. Sending a postal survey just before a public holiday mainly affects what?

    • Response rate
    • Data cleaning
    • Question order
    • Sample mean

  12. What is the best action if a pilot reveals respondents misunderstand a key term?

    • Delete the survey
    • Ignore it
    • Guess the answers
    • Reword and repilot

  13. Having a manager present during staff interviews is most likely to cause what?

    • Faster completion
    • Biased answers
    • Higher accuracy
    • More privacy

  14. Which action is essential when planning a data collection questionnaire?

    • Skipping pilots
    • Guessing totals
    • Ordering questions
    • Using jargon

  15. What should be done if an experimental pre-test gives inconsistent readings?

    • Fix apparatus
    • Ignore readings
    • Double the data
    • Change hypothesis

  16. Which interview technique is most effective for gathering detailed, qualitative answers?

    • Postal survey
    • Tally sheet
    • Closed checklist
    • Semi-structured interview

  17. Using a satisfaction scale from 1 to 5 is an example of which question type?

    • Open question
    • Leading question
    • Closed question
    • Tally question

  18. Posting an online survey on a specific club page creates what type of issue?

    • Missing format
    • Tally error
    • Data cleaning
    • Sample bias

  19. Which feature best minimises overall bias in a survey?

    • Closed questions only
    • Leading phrases
    • Neutral wording
    • Shorter questionnaires

  20. Why is running a pilot survey important before the main data collection?

    • Guarantees profit
    • Calculates final mean
    • Reveals wording errors
    • Replaces main survey

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