Question 1

Examining two variables is called __________.&#10;A) Univariate analysis&#10;B) Bivariate analysis&#10;C) Multivariate analysis&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Bivariate analysis is the examination of two variables to determine relationships between them.

Question 2

It is recommended that cross-tabulation be limited to __________.&#10;A) 1 variable&#10;B) 2 variables&#10;C) 3 or 4 variables&#10;D) any number of variables

Accepted Answer

3 or 4 variables&#10;

Question 3

__________ is used when data from questionnaires is entered in computers to serve as a reference.&#10;A) An interview guide&#10;B) A discussion guide&#10;C) Content guide&#10;D) A code sheet

Accepted Answer

A code sheet is used to enter and organize data from questionnaires into a computer system for analysis.

Question 4

When is it recommended to use hand tabulations?&#10;A) large data sets&#10;B) small data sets&#10;C) content analysis&#10;D) both (b) and (c)

Accepted Answer

Hand tabulations are best suited for small data sets and for conducting content analysis, where the volume of data is manageable without the need for computerized tools.

Question 5

The most commonly used technique in univariate analysis is __________.&#10;A) correlation&#10;B) frequency distribution&#10;C) cross-tabulation&#10;D) regression

Accepted Answer

Frequency distribution is the most commonly used technique in univariate analysis because it shows how often each value in a set of data occurs.

Question 6

Hand tabulation is always recommended as a first step to handling large data sets.

Accepted Answer

Hand tabulation is not practical for large data sets due to its time-consuming nature and the high potential for error; computerized methods are more efficient and accurate for handling large volumes of data.

Question 7

Although the average is a common and effective way at tabulating data, it does not show the entire picture.

Accepted Answer

Averages can be misleading because they do not account for the variability or distribution of the data, potentially hiding significant disparities or outliers within the dataset.

Question 8

Examining three or more variables is termed as multivariate analyses

Accepted Answer

Multivariate analyses involve the examination of more than two variables to understand relationships and effects within a dataset.

Question 9

Hand tabulation is employed for really small data sets and in content analyses where individual coders use pen and paper to hand code the units of analysis.

Accepted Answer

Hand tabulation is indeed used for very small data sets or in specific qualitative research scenarios such as content analysis, where coders manually categorize and analyze data using pen and paper.

Question 10

A discussion guide is used when data from questionnaires is entered in computers to serve as a reference.

Accepted Answer

A discussion guide is used primarily in qualitative research, such as focus groups or in-depth interviews, to guide the conversation, not for entering questionnaire data into computers.

Deck 22: Data Tabulation