Round 1

Which of the following would be included in a project plan for an Independent Research Project?

• A research question

• A record of the ongoing process

• A presentation on research findings

• A reflection on the proposed timeline

What is a benefit of using closed questions in research?

• They provide qualitative data.

• They provide quantitative data

• They provide detailed information on a topic.

• They provide an opportunity to justify responses

Why are interviews effective as a research method?

• They are time efficient

• They focus on qualitative data

• They provide secondary research data

• They easily allow for quantitative information to be collected.

Which of the following is an example of a primary research method which would be most suitable for a research project on the need for childcare services?

• Surveying families about their way of life

• Observing children in a family day care centre

• Analysing census data on the use of childcare facilities

• Interviewing families about their work hours and available care options

What is a disadvantage of using a questionnaire to collect data for an Independent Research Project?

• Too few responses may be returned

• Closed questions are difficult to tally

• Quantitative data is difficult to interpret

• The answers from respondents cannot be compared

Jacob breached copyright in his research project. Which of the following best describes Jacob’s research project?

• His research was biased.

• His research lacked integrity

• His research provided unreliable results

• His primary research data was negatively affected.

Which of the following is a true statement about sampling?

• It is a secondary research method.

• It ensures the hypothesis is always correct.

• It allows findings to be applied to the group being investigated.

• It gives an opportunity to interview all individuals affected by the research topic.

A student is researching the hypothesis that adolescent females contribute more to household tasks than adolescent males. Four females and two males are selected to be interviewed as the sample group. Using this sample group may lead to

• biased results.

• subjective data.

• issues of privacy.

• valid conclusions.

Where should the record of actions be documented when conducting research?

• Appendix

• Project plan

• Bibliography

• Research diary

Which of the following is an example of a secondary research method that could be used in a research project on work-life balance?

• Observing individuals in the workplace

• Randomly surveying individuals on work habits

• Interviewing individuals about their career choices

• Analysing census data on home and employment commitments