Which of the following is primary data? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question

Share Report Error

Which of the following is primary data?

A. Data from a newspaper

B. Data collected by an investigator through direct interview

C. Data downloaded from a government website

D. Data taken from a published report

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Primary data is originally collected firsthand for the specific research purpose. Direct interview is a primary method.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics

Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Statistics Questions

Question #1

The SRS (Sample Registration System) provides data on:

A. Birth rate and death rate

B. Industrial output

C. Census population

D. Imports and exports

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
SRS gives annual estimates of fertility and mortality indicators.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics

Question #2

If all observations are multiplied by a constant k, the geometric mean is multiplied by:

A. k

B. 1/k

C. k/n

D. k²

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
GM of (kx) = k × GM of x, since GM(kx) = (kⁿ ∏x)^(1/n) = k (∏x)^(1/n).

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics

Question #3

The probability of an event A is 0.2. The odds in favor of A are:

A. 5:1

B. 4:1

C. 1:5

D. 1:4

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Accountancy and Statistics

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Odds = P(A) : P(A') = 0.2 : 0.8 = 1:4.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics

Explore All Statistics MCQs