Research Methodology CAFS (2019/20 HSC exams)

An appendix is an important inclusion in a research project because it

• protects the privacy of participants.

• credits all sources used by the researcher.

• acknowledges the sources the researcher has used in the project.

• contains supplementary material that is relevant to the research project.

How could a local council efficiently obtain quantitative primary data that identifies the most significant social needs for a local community?

• Interview

• Case study

• Questionnaire

• Literature review

Oliver has been given a task where he must distribute ten questionnaires. Oliver selects ten of his family members to complete the questionnaire. Which sampling method is Oliver using to complete the task?

• Cluster

• Convenience

• Random

• Systematic

Which of the following best outlines the sequence of steps in the research process?

• Choose effective research methodologies, collect and record data, assemble the bibliography, draw conclusions

• Choose effective research methodologies, apply chosen research methodologies, analyse data, assess sources of data

• Formulate a research proposal, choose effective research methodologies, collect and record data, analyse data, present research findings

• Formulate a research proposal, apply chosen methodologies, investigate secondary sources to gain a better understanding of the topic, present research data in tables and graphs

Which of the following best describes systematic sampling?

• Selecting participants at a random starting point and then at a fixed, periodic interval

• Dividing the population into clusters and then selecting one cluster group to participate

• Dividing the population into various cluster groups and then randomly selecting participants

• Selecting individuals at random from the list of volunteers already obtained from the population

What should a literature review provide?

• An analysis of primary data

• A hypothesis with focus questions

• A critique of information already written about the topic

• An outline of limitations associated with the research procedures used

Which row of the table correctly matches the research method to one of its limitations?

• A

• B

• C

• D

In the research process, what is the next step after presenting the raw data in tables and graphs?

• Analysing research results

• Assembling information in the appendix

• Considering ethical behaviour in research

• Drawing valid conclusions from the research results

A researcher ignores an agreement about not sharing participant data. This is an example of

• bias.

• invalid data.

• poor reliability.

• breach of privacy.

A researcher creates a sample group that does not represent a cross-section of the population. How would this affect the quality of the research?

• The data would lack validity.

• The conclusions would be unbiased.

• The process would lack respect for the participants.

• The process would break anonymity and confidentiality agreements.