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Question

Match List - I with List - II.
List - IList - II
A. QuestionnaireI. Face to face interview
B. Interview scheduleII. Focus group discussion
C. Check listIII. Self administered
D. GuidelineIV. Observation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

The correct answer is
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Matching Research Tools with Methods

This question requires matching elements from List-I (research tools/concepts) with corresponding methods or techniques from List-II.

Solution Breakdown

The correct matching is derived by understanding the nature and application of each item:

  • A. Questionnaire is typically self-administered, where respondents fill out the questions themselves. Thus, A matches with III.
  • B. Interview schedule is used by an interviewer, often in a structured manner during a face-to-face interview. Thus, B matches with I.
  • C. Check list is commonly used as a tool during observation to record the presence or absence of specific items or actions. Thus, C matches with IV.
  • D. Guideline provides a framework for discussion, often used to steer qualitative research methods like a focus group discussion. Thus, D matches with II.

Therefore, the correct combination is A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.

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Important Questions from Methods of Data Collection

  1. The survey of people to obtain insight to the relationship between variables and new ideas relating to the research problem is known as ______

  2. _______ provides a set of rules for assigning numerical values to answers obtained from respondents. 

  3. Observing a group without interfering in its normal activities is referred as

  4. Which of the following are true of telephonic interview?

    (A) Most suitable for intensive surveys

    (B) Faster than other methods of interview

    (C) Replies can be recorded

    (D) Questions have to be short and simple

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  5. Which of the following is not a non probability sampling method ?

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