Quiz

1. Data in statistics primarily refers to
   A. Processed information
   B. Organized facts
   C. Raw facts and figures
   D. Final conclusions
   Answer: C
2. The word “data” is derived from which language?
   A. Greek
   B. Latin
   C. French
   D. Arabic
   Answer: B
3. 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
4. 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
5. Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?
   A. Gender
   B. Height
   C. Color
   D. Religion
   Answer: B
6. Data becomes meaningful after
   A. Collection
   B. Observation
   C. Processing and analysis
   D. Recording
   Answer: C
7. 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
8. Secondary data is
   A. Always inaccurate
   B. Collected directly by researcher
   C. Already collected by others
   D. Always numerical
   Answer: C
9. 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
10. Data is used primarily for
    A. Decoration
    B. Guessing
    C. Analysis and decision-making
    D. Storage only
    Answer: C