Research Methodology Review

What is the purpose of research?

• To increase understanding

• To ensure ethical behaviour

• To make use of questionnaires

• To formulate a research proposal

Why is sampling used when conducting research?

• It is consistent and valid

• It is reliable and accurate

• It is reliable and has integrity

• It is representative and cost effective

Which is a form of secondary data?

• Case studies

• Government websites

• Interviews

• Observations

What is one advantage of using data from digital sources in research?

• Equity of access

• Ease of searching

• Reliability of the data

• Accuracy of the source

Which type of information is most likely to be collected by quantitative research methods?

• Attitudes and values

• Non-numerical data

• Descriptions and explanations

• Measurements and statistics

In which of the following do both methods provide primary qualitative data?

• Experiments and interviews

• Questionnaires and sampling

• Literature reviews and surveys

• Observations and case studies

Which of the following is the best primary research method when conducting research into psychological effects of social media on youth?

• Completing a case study not the use of social media

• Interviewing a parent about their adolescent's mental wellbeing

• Examining Australian Bureau of Statistics data on social media use

• Surveying high school teachers about the wellbeing of students and social media use

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 individual on work habits

• Interviewing individuals about their career choices

• Analysing census data on home and employment commitments

Which of the following can help to increase the validity of results in a research study?

• Relying on personal judgment

• Using only one research method in data collection

• Collecting primary data before collecting secondary data

• Investigating secondary sources to gain background knowledge

A research study is to be conducted into the time spent by students on social media. Which of the following actions would contribute to the validity of the research?

• The participants have to be identified

• A case study is conducted in a single school

• Qualitative data is graphed based on findings

• The student participants are to be randomly selected