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Entering and Organizing Quantitative Research Data MCQ

It is not necessary to properly identify variables. Variables are not easily confused with each other.

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Correct Answer: False

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A “codebook” is ______.

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Correct Answer: A document that tells the researcher where variables are located in the data file and what numbers go

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The first step after data collection that must be completed before data analysis can begin is ______.

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Correct Answer: Coding

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A(n) ______ variable is the third type of variable that is expressed with numerical values in the original data itself, such as age, income, or height.

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Correct Answer: Numerical

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A categorical variable is one that has a numeric value and is also called a quantitative variable.

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Correct Answer: False

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The software used for data analysis and data entry are always the same.

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Correct Answer: False

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If you utilize an online data collection system such as SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, or Esurvey Creator, you do not need to worry about entering your data.

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Correct Answer: True

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All of the following can be used to learn how to use software EXCEPT which of the following?

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Correct Answer: SPSS

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John asked his respondents to state their age, height, weight, and number of minutes they exercise daily as numbers. The answers provided are examples of a numerical variable.

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Correct Answer: True

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When a researcher is coding data for entry, some variables may be difficult to code. In those instances, these variables may be left without codes and entered as they are.

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Correct Answer: False

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Why is keeping the codebook secure important?

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Correct Answer: All of the above

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When you enter data into a spreadsheet, you should remember to ______.

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Correct Answer: Name all the variables and how they are coded in a separate sheet or document

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What is another name for a nominal variable?

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Correct Answer: Qualitative variable

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During the data entry process, we can keep our promise of anonymity to our respondents by entering their information in such a way that their answers cannot be associated with them.

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Correct Answer: True

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What does the acronym SAS stand for?

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Correct Answer: Statistical Analysis System

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A variable that can express a ratio between numbers because it has a true zero ________ is a variable that can express a ratio between numbers because it has a true zero

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Correct Answer: Ratio Variable

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Ordinal Variable is responses that have a numerical value, but do not instead represent an ordered sequence of responses.

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Correct Answer: False

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_______ is also known as a quantitative variable

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Correct Answer: Numerical Variable

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_______ is a variable that cannot express a ratio between the numbers because of the lack of a true zero

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Correct Answer: Interval Variable

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_______ is a document that lists the codes in a study and how they correlate with participant responses

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Correct Answer: Codebook

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______ is also known as a qualitative variable

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Correct Answer: Categorical Variable

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