Tag: Sociology Mcqs With Answers

(A) A table summarizing the frequencies of data for one variable
(B) A spreadsheet into which data can be entered
(C) A dialog box that allows you to choose a statistical test
(D) A screen in which variables can be defined and labeled

(A) This is how most quantitative data analysis is done in “real research” nowadays
(B) It reduces the chance of making errors in your calculations
(C) It equips you with a useful transferable skill
(D) All of the above

(A) Type I error
(B) Type II error
(C) Type III error
(D) All of the above

(A) The inter-coder reliability of their structured interview schedule
(B) Passing their driving test
(C) Understanding the difference between bivariate and multivariate analysis
(D) Generalising their findings from the sample to the population

(A) One that is so ridiculously illogical it cannot possibly be true
(B) An apparent relationship that is so curious it demands further attention
(C) A relationship that appears to be true because each variable is related to a third one
(D) One that produces a perfect negative correlation on a scatter diagram

(A) If the relationship between two variables might be spurious
(B) If there could be an intervening variable
(C) If a third variable might be moderating the relationship
(D) All of the above

(A) Spearman’s rho
(B) Phi
(C) Cramer’s V
(D) Chi Square

(A) – 0.328
(B) +1
(C) +0.328
(D) – 1