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Multiple Choice

Why is data collection considered significant in the context of research?

• It helps researchers guess answers

• It provides a systematic way to gather information for research questions

• It makes research more expensive

• It is only useful for digital systems

Open Ended

Explain how ethics play a role in the process of collecting data from participants.

Multiple Choice

Which principle of good data collection ensures that the tool measures what it is supposed to measure?

• Relevance

• Validity

• Reliability

• Practicality

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One disadvantage of questionnaires is that responses can be

and lack depth.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are advantages of using questionnaires for data collection?

• Efficient for reaching large numbers of participants

• Responses can be superficial and lack depth

• Anonymity may encourage honest responses

• Risk of misinterpretation of questions

Multiple Choice

Which tool is best suited for measuring knowledge, skills, or performance?

• Questionnaires

• Surveys

• Tests and assessments

• Observation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of interview mentioned in the slides?

• Structured interview

• Semi-structured interview

• Unstructured interview

• Focused interview

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Systematic watching and recording of behavior in natural or controlled settings is known as

.

Multiple Choice

What types of materials can be examined in document and artefact analysis?

• Essays

• Portfolios

• Lesson plans

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of using triangulation in research?

• It reduces the amount of data collected.

• It helps compare different sources of data about the same phenomenon.

• It eliminates the need for follow-up interviews.

• It makes the research process faster.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common problems in data-collecting tools?

• Ambiguous wording

• Double-barrelled items

• Leading questions

• All of the above

Open Ended

Explain how combining instruments through triangulation can lead to more trustworthy and meaningful research results.

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Good data collection creates a

between research questions and research evidence.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of data collection in educational research?

• To gather information to answer research questions

• To create more documents

• To collect data only from digital systems

• To avoid research questions