Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersion Quiz 1

Which option is least related to a qualitative approach?

• Unstructured

• Open

• Numerical

• Flexible

Which option is not associated with a quantitative approach?

• Predetermined

• Rigid

• Narrative

• Structured

What is a disadvantage in using a mixed method approach?

• More datasets mean richer data

• More types of data may mean more resources are needed

• More research possibilities

• None of the above

Research is underpinned by:

• A framework of philosophy

• Methods that have been tested for validity and reliability

• Ethical frameworks

• All of the above

A researcher must have a clear idea with regards to what it is that s/he wants to find out about and not what s/he thinks s/he must find.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If you have a specific idea about what is to be researched you should

• Follow the twelve steps of selecting a research problem

• Write a research proposal

• Formulate research objectives

• Talk to your teacher

The research problem determines

• What methodology will be used

• How good your research skills are

• The amount of support you get from your supervisor

• How long the report will be

The study population is information about

• program

• phenomenon

• people

• problem

The formulation a research problem is the most _________ part of the research journey because the quality and relevance of the project entirely depends upon it.

• repetitive

• trivial

• motivating

• important

What is a function of a literature review?

• To identify a research problem

• To provide a theoretical background to the study

• To provide reliable research findings

• To demonstrate that you can use the internet