EDUCATION UGC NET
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which one of the following is not a source of data?
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GIS
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Sample survey
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Population census
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Administrative records
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Direct oral investigation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: Typically the source of data is a computer, but it can be any other electronic equipment such as telephone handset, video camera, etc, which can generate data for transmission to some destination.
Detailed explanation-3: -Under the main three basic groups of research methods (quantitative, qualitative and mixed), there are different tools that can be used to collect data. Interviews can be done either face-to-face or over the phone.
Detailed explanation-4: -So the one which is not a source of secondary data is (D), questionnaires. This is a source of primary data.
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