Research Methodology- Wallis Year 12

The purpose of research is:

• To advance knowledge, increase understanding, educate others and inform practice.
• To advance knowledge, increase understanding and inform practice.
• To advance knowledge, decrease understanding, educate others and inform practice.
• To exchange knowledge, increase understanding, educate others and inform practice.

Which statement is correct in regards to a research question?

• It is a prediction that will be either proven or disproven.
• It is a problem involving variables, that will be solved via research.
• It presents the idea that the researcher intends to study. 
• All of the surrounding. 

An hypothesis:

• Predicts a relationship between at least 2 variables.
• Puts the question into a form that can be tested.
• is open to the temptation of experimenter bias. (being tempted to change hypothesis if results don't support)
• All of the surrounding. 

Sampling is used as it:

• provides a representation of the population being researched.
• It is time saving.
• It is cost effective.
• All of the surrounding.

The methods used to choose a sample group is referred to as:

• Sample methods.
• Sample groups.
• Sample size.
• Sample bias.

The group chosen as the sample for the study to be undertaken. e.g. 15-24 year old males is referred to as:

• Sample method
• Sample group
• Sample size
• Sample bias

The number of participants in a research method refers to the:

• Sample method
• Sample group
• Sample size
• Sample bias

The sample method that 'provides each individual in the population an equal chance of inclusion in the sample' is referred to as:

• Simple random sampling
• Stratified sampling
• Cluster sampling
• convenience sampling

Choosing one number at random and then every 'nth' number after this random start is referred to as:

• Systematic sampling
• Simple random sampling
• Cluster sampling
• number sampling

Dividing the population into groups called strata then using simple random sampling or systematic sampling in each strata is referred to as:

• Stratified sampling
• Cluster sampling
• Convenience sampling
• Quota sampling