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The document is a collection of data-related questions and answers designed for an Economics XI course at Sahay Institute, focusing on primary and secondary data. It includes multiple-choice questions, true or false statements, and short answer questions regarding data collection methods, definitions, and statistical information. The document aims to assess understanding of data concepts and their applications in real-world scenarios.

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Collection of Data 9

The document is a collection of data-related questions and answers designed for an Economics XI course at Sahay Institute, focusing on primary and secondary data. It includes multiple-choice questions, true or false statements, and short answer questions regarding data collection methods, definitions, and statistical information. The document aims to assess understanding of data concepts and their applications in real-world scenarios.

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SAHAY INSTITUTE

Collection of Data
Mayank Dua | Economics - XI

Q1. Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)

1. Data collected for the first time from the source of origin is called:

(a) primary data (b) secondary data


(c) internal data (d) none of these

2. What kind of data are contained in the census of population and national income and income estimates, for the
government?

(a) Primary data (b) Secondary data


(c) Internal data (d) None of these

3. Which of the following is a method of secondary data collection?

(a) Direct personal investigation (b) Direct oral investigation


(c) Collection of information through questionnaire (d) None of these

4. Which of the following is a merit of a good questionnaire?

(a) Difficulty (b) Less number of questions


(c) Not in proper order (d) Invalid questions

5. Which of the following methods is used when an investigator collects the required information with the
informant?

(a) Direct Personal Investigation (b) Indirect Oral Investigation


(c) Mailing Method (d) Enumerator's Method

Q2. True or False (5 Marks)


State whether the following statements are True or False:

1. If we use the data collected by some other person, it is known as secondary data. (True/False)

2. Indirect oral investigation is applied when the field of investigation is very limited . (True/False

3. Primary data involve more time and more expenses. (True/False)

4. Investigator Is a person who plans and conducts an empirical investigation independently. (True/False)

5. Approximation errors occur due to miscalculation. (True/False)

Q3. Answer the following questions (1 Mark Each)


1. Define primary data
2. Define secondary data

3. What are the sources of data?

4. Write down a few parameters on which statistical information is published in Census of India
Q4. Answer the following questions (3 Marks Each)
1. Distinguish between primary and secondary source of data.

2. Define primary and secondary data. Give one example of each.

Q5. Answer the following questions (4 Marks Each)


1. "Secondary data are those which are already in existence, and which have been collected, for some other purpose
than the answering of the question in hand." Substantiate this statement focusing on the difference between p
primary and secondary data.

2. Statistical tables giving district-wise birth and death rates (number of births and deaths per 1,000 of population)
are obtained from publications of the Census of India 2011. Would you call them primary or secondary data? Give
reasons in support your answer.

Q6. Answer the following questions (6 Marks Each)


1. Describe the questionnaire method of collecting primary data. What precautions must be taken while preparing a
questionnaire? Is there any difference between questionnaire and schedule?

2. What are important types of data as published in 'Census of India' and 'Reports and publications of NSSO"?

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