Practical Research 1 Pre-assessment

What do you call an observation tool in research which makes use of ratings or numerical rankings?

• Observation Checklist

• Observation guide

Which of the following data collection method refers to a conversation that is designed to obtain specific kinds of

information?

• Observation

• Interview

It is a type of observation that uses a checklist wherein expected

behaviors of interest are already specified.

• Unstructured observation

• Structured observation

Which data gathering tool enables the researcher to collect data on natural phenomena or behavior as it occurs?

• observation

• interview

It is a type of interview wherein the participants belong to a group that

exists independently of the study.

• Focus group

• natural group

The most frequently used data collection methods in ______________ research are observations and interviews.

• quantitative

• qualitative

• experimental

________________ – the participants are selected through purposive sampling in which exclusion and inclusion criteria are considered to identify the participants who will best fit in the study.

• natural group

• focus group

________________ – the participants belong to a group that exists independently of the study.

• focus group

• natural group

______________________-gives the desired amount of structure and guarantees that the flow of interview stays on track.

• interview schedule

• topic guide

____________________ is less restrictive in nature which allows the respondents to engage in a more free and dynamic conversation during a group interview.

• interview schedule

• topic guide