A data entry operator was having a bad day while inputting data from your research project. He occasionally entered 9 when meaning to enter 3. This is an example of a(n)
a. excusable error.
b. blunder.
c. codebook error.
d. outlier.
e. nonresponse error.
Question 2
A local department store sent out a pre-Christmas survey in early November. The marketing team members, upon collecting the completed surveys, felt pressured to analyze the data before the Christmas rush. How could the central-office edit best be handled, given the time constraints?
a. The editors should evenly divide the surveys by respondents.
b. The editors should divide the surveys by parts.
c. The editors should review all surveys at the same time to ensure accuracy.
d. Both a or b.
e. a, b, or c.
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