Quiz
- Data in statistics primarily refers to
A. Processed information
B. Organized facts
C. Raw facts and figures
D. Final conclusions
Answer: C - The word “data” is derived from which language?
A. Greek
B. Latin
C. French
D. Arabic
Answer: B - Which of the following best describes qualitative data?
A. Data in numbers
B. Data in percentages
C. Data in descriptive form
D. Data in ratios
Answer: C - Data collected for the first time by a researcher is called
A. Secondary data
B. Raw data
C. Primary data
D. Classified data
Answer: C - Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?
A. Gender
B. Height
C. Color
D. Religion
Answer: B - Data becomes meaningful after
A. Collection
B. Observation
C. Processing and analysis
D. Recording
Answer: C - Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of data?
A. Organized in raw form
B. Collected for a purpose
C. Capable of analysis
D. Can be qualitative or quantitative
Answer: A - Secondary data is
A. Always inaccurate
B. Collected directly by researcher
C. Already collected by others
D. Always numerical
Answer: C - Which of the following represents information rather than data?
A. Individual test scores
B. Raw marks list
C. Average marks of class
D. Survey responses
Answer: C - Data is used primarily for
A. Decoration
B. Guessing
C. Analysis and decision-making
D. Storage only
Answer: C