Question

-Chapter 2: 2.3 and 2.6

2.3- Why would you print a codebook or dictionary?

2.6- (a) Why is it important to check your raw (questionnaire) data before and after entering them into the data editor? (b) What are ways to check the data before entering them? After entering them?

Answer 1

Answer 1 - codebook or dictionary is printed it contains information about the documentation as to when and how is that particular data was created. Even codebook allows you to communicate with others about your research data insuring that data is interpreted and kept properly

Answer 2 (a) It is very important to check the questionnaire data before and after entering them into the data editor because sometimes while entering data you may mistype that data so checking it gives you a chance to rectify it. Even checking the data also give you a chance to enter missing value which are by mistake not entered properly.

Answer 2 (b)

method to check data before entering them is-

• Database testing
• Scrutiny of data which is to be entered

Method to check data after entering them is-

• Visual checking
• Read aloud