Data Collection and Analysis: Interactive Quizzes for Year 8 Geography

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a questionnaire?

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To collect data from a broad audience

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To test a hypothesis

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To analyze statistical information

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To assess student understanding

Question 2

Which best describes the difference between a population and a sample?

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A population encompasses the entire group of interest, while a sample represents a smaller subset

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A sample represents the entire group of interest, while a population is a subset

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A population consists of individuals, while a sample consists of data

Question 3

How can you distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data is non-numerical, while quantitative data is numerical

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Quantitative data is non-numerical, while qualitative data is numerical

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Qualitative data is objective, while quantitative data is subjective

Question 4

Identify the method that is NOT a valid way of gathering data.

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Online searches

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Questionnaires

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Surveys

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Interviews

Question 5

Which measure of central tendency is most easily affected by outliers?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

Question 6

Define the difference between a population and a sample.

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A population is the entire group being studied, whereas a sample is a smaller, representative subset.

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A population is a group with shared characteristics, whereas a sample is a group selected to study.

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A population is a group under investigation, whereas a sample is a group not under investigation.

Question 7

Describe the primary difference between a bar chart and a pie chart.

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A bar chart uses vertical bars to represent data, while a pie chart uses sectors of a circle.

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A bar chart uses horizontal bars to represent data, while a pie chart uses sectors of a circle.

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A bar chart can use either vertical or horizontal bars, while a pie chart always uses sectors of a circle.

Question 8

Which of the following is **not** a method of data collection?

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Data analysis

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Questionnaires

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Interviews

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Surveys

Question 9

What is the initial stage when planning a research project?

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Formulating the research question

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Gathering information

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Analysing data

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Presenting results

Question 10

The process of organizing, interpreting, and making sense of data is called:

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Data analysis

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Data collection

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Data presentation

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Data interpretation

Question 11

Which type of data can be represented using a bar chart?

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Numbers (e.g., ages, heights)

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Opinions (e.g., favorite colors, movie preferences)

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Time (e.g., years, months)

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Locations (e.g., cities, countries)

Question 12

A survey question that allows the respondent to choose only one answer is called a:

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Closed-ended question

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Open-ended question

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Multiple-choice question

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Likert-scale question

Question 13

Which of the following is a way to find the average of a set of numbers?

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Mean

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Range

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Standard deviation

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Correlation

Question 14

A scatter plot is used to show the relationship between:

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Two or more sets of numbers (e.g., students' heights vs. their ages)

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Two or more categories (e.g., favorite colors vs. favorite fruits)

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A category and a set of numbers (e.g., students' favorite colors vs. their height)

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A set of numbers and time (e.g., the population of a country over time)

Question 15

Which of the following is a sampling method where each member of the population has an equal chance of being chosen?

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Random sampling

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Stratified sampling

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Cluster sampling

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Quota sampling

Question 16

The difference between the highest and lowest values in a dataset is known as the:

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Range

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

Question 17

What is an ethical responsibility that researchers have when collecting data from human participants?

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Respecting confidentiality

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Obtaining informed consent

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Using deceptive techniques

Question 18

Which type of question is best suited for collecting in-depth, personal responses?

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Open-ended

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Multiple choice

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Likert scale

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Ranking

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of a pilot study?

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Test the practicality of a research project

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Gather data for analysis

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Share findings with stakeholders

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Determine the sample size

Question 20

Which type of graph is most appropriate for showing the spread of data?

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Histogram

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Line graph

Question 21

Which ethical principle ensures that participants' personal information remains private?

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Confidentiality

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Informed consent

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Anonymity

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Beneficence

Question 22

Which of the following is a method used in qualitative research?

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Interview

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Survey

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Experiment

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Statistical analysis

Question 23

What is the purpose of a codebook in qualitative research?

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Organize and categorize data

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Ensure consistent data analysis

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Summarize research findings

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Provide evidence for claims

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a research proposal?

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Conclusion

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Abstract

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Literature review

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Research design

Question 25

Which sampling method would be most effective for obtaining a representative sample of students in a school: stratified sampling or random sampling?

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Stratified sampling

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Random sampling

Question 26

What's the goal of forming a hypothesis?

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To guess the outcome of an experiment

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To prove a theory

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To organize data

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To analyze results

Question 27

Which graph is best for showing data that changes over time?

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Line graph

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Scatterplot

Question 28

What distinguishes qualitative and quantitative variables?

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Quantitative variables are numerical, and qualitative variables are non-numerical.

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Qualitative variables are numerical, and quantitative variables are non-numerical.

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Qualitative variables are categorical, and quantitative variables are continuous.

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Quantitative variables are categorical, and qualitative variables are continuous.

Question 29

What's the main purpose of sampling in data collection?

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To ensure the data is representative of the population

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To reduce the amount of data to collect

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To enhance data accuracy

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To make data more precise

Question 30

Which measure of central tendency is heavily influenced by outliers?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

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Range

Question 31

What's the primary purpose of a correlation coefficient?

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To indicate the strength of the relationship between two variables

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To forecast the value of one variable based on another

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To establish the cause of a relationship between two variables

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To compare the distributions of two variables

Question 32

Which statistical test is used to determine significant differences between two groups?

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Two-sample t-test

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One-sample t-test

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Chi-square test

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Analysis of variance

Question 33

Which of the following measures represents the most commonly occurring value in a dataset?

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Mode

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Mean

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Median

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Standard deviation

Question 34

Which type of statistical graph is used to show the relationship between two variables?

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Scatterplot

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Histogram

Question 35

What is the difference between a categorical variable and a continuous variable?

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A categorical variable can take on only a limited number of distinct values, while a continuous variable can take on any value within a range

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A continuous variable can take on only a limited number of distinct values, while a categorical variable can take on any value within a range

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There is no difference between a categorical variable and a continuous variable

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A categorical variable is a numerical variable, while a continuous variable is not

Question 36

Which of the following best describes statistical analysis?

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Using math to make predictions about a larger group based on a smaller sample.

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Gathering and organizing data.

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Showing data in graphs or charts.

Question 37

Which data visualization is best for continuous data that might have outliers?

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Histogram

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Bar Chart

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Pie Chart

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Scatter Plot

Question 38

Why is it crucial to ensure the validity of data in data collection?

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Validity guarantees that the collected data accurately reflects the information you aimed to gather.

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Validity enhances the visual appeal and impressiveness of the data.

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Validity aids in eliminating bias during the data collection process.

Question 39

How does the size of a sample affect the accuracy of data analysis?

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A larger sample size leads to more accurate results.

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A larger sample size leads to less accurate results.

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Sample size has no effect on the accuracy of data analysis outcomes.

Question 40

When collecting data ethically, which of these is NOT a key principle to follow?

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Using sneaky methods to collect data

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Getting permission from participants

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Keeping participant information private

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Making sure the data is accurate and reliable

Question 41

In a scientific experiment, which variable is deliberately changed by the researcher?

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Independent variable

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Dependent variable

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Controlled variable

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Extraneous variable

Question 42

Which of the following is not a recognized method of collecting data?

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Guesswork

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Observation

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Experimentation

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Interview

Question 43

When constructing a survey, what is a good practice?

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Keep the questions brief and clear.

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Include questions that are vague and open to interpretation.

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Make the questions lengthy and ambiguous.

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Only include questions with straightforward answers.

Question 44

Which of the following is a statistical measure used to summarize a set of data?

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Median

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Population

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Hypothesis

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Variable

Question 45

When it comes to interpreting data, what is an important factor to consider?

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The context in which the data was collected.

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Only the data that confirms prior beliefs.

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Only the most recent data.

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Only the data that is presented in graphical form.

Question 46

What is a major advantage of using a survey to gather information?

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It enables you to reach a large pool of participants.

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It guarantees accurate results.

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It is the sole method for collecting qualitative data.

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It is a time-consuming method.

Question 47

During an interview, what technique is important to employ?

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Utilizing open-ended questions.

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Only asking questions with known answers.

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Interrupting the interviewee frequently.

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Avoiding eye contact.

Question 48

When presenting data, what is a recommended practice?

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Using clear and understandable graphs and charts.

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Avoiding the use of color.

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Relying solely on tables.

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Masking or distorting the data.

Question 49

In research, what is a fundamental ethical principle?

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Maintaining ethical conduct.

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Compromising ethical standards for the sake of results.

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Focusing solely on positive outcomes.