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A series of multiple-choice questions related to sampling techniques and scale levels in research methodology. The questions cover topics such as subsampling, nominal scales, Cronbach's alpha, cluster sampling, rating scales, and convenience sampling. The correct answers are provided for each question. The document can serve as a useful study material for students of research methodology or anyone interested in understanding sampling techniques and scale levels in research.
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If a sample is subdivided into subsamples, a minimal sample size of 30 is necessary for every subsample. Correct! True False
A nominal scale is always dichotomous. True Correc t! False
Cronbach's alpha can only be used when a variable is measured through several statements or questions. Correct Answer True You Answered False
In probability sampling all elements of a population have a known and nonzero chance of being included in the sample. Correc t! True False
With face validity, the validity is not tested statistically. Correc t! True False
Construct validity ensures that the measure includes an adequate and representative set of items. True Correc t!
False
Which of the following alternatives is not an example of a rating scale? Correct Answer Paired comparison. You Answered Likert scale. Semantic differential scale. Stapel scale.
A researcher who investigates the relationship between the bonus program of AH (a supermarket chain) and the loyalty at AH, collects his data by approaching people passing an AH branch store on several daily periods. The method used by this researcher to draw a sample is called: Correct Answer Convenience sampling. You Answered Simple random sampling. Stratified sampling. Quota sampling.
Which of the following alternatives is not an example of
scale. Correct!
True False
A nominal scale is always dichotomous. True Correc t! False
Simple random sampling is a method associated with a high degree of generalizability. Correc t! True False
Temperature is a variable with an interval scale. Correc t!
False
A characteristic of a variable on interval level is that it has an absolute zero point. True Correc t! False
With face validity, the validity is not tested statistically. Correc t! True False
In probability sampling all elements of a population have a known and nonzero chance of being included in the sample. Correc
t! True
True
False
What formally is the scale level of a Likert scale? Nominal. Correct Answer Ordinal. You Answered Interval. Ratio.
About a scale (set of questions) it can be said that it is if it measures what it should be measuring. Reliable. You Answered Accurate.
sampling.
Correct! Quota sampling. Cluster sampling.
Which of the alternatives below is not an example of a ranking scale? Paired comparison. Forced choice. You Answered Comparative scale. Correct Answer Stapel scale.
Concurrent validity is a form of construct validity. True Correc t! False
