2016 - 2017 Independent Research Methodology

What is the purpose of research?

• To advance knowledge, increase understanding, educate others and inform practice

• To employ a research methodology that will disprove a hypothesis

• To employ a research methodology that will disprove a hypothesis

• To complete the steps in the Independent Research Project

What is sampling in research?

• The process of collecting a small unbiased selection of data to represent a larger group.

• The process of collecting data from each member of the whole group or population

• The process of reviewing secondary data to establish trends and influencing factors

• The process of choosing who should conduct the collection of primary data

Which are the most detailed methods of collecting qualitative data?

• Experiments, questionnaires, observations

• Observations, interviews, case studies

• Interviews, questionnaires, surveys

• Experiments, case studies, interviews

Which of the following is a limitation of using print sources of data in research?

• Print resources may contain very specific information on the chosen topic.

• Print resources add depth and detail to the research process.

• The information in print resources is always objective after proofing and

  publishing.

• The information in print resources may become outdated soon after printing.

Which research method is the most suitable for gaining information about the study habits of 50 high school students in Australia?

• Observation

• Questionnaire

• Structured interview

• Case study

Which of the following actions is NOT an example of the researcher displaying bias?

• Asking leading questions

• Omitting data that does not support the researcher’s hypothesis

• Convenience sampling

• Random sampling

Why is confidentiality important when conducting research?

• Confidentiality reduces the incidence of plagiarism

• Personal opinions should be kept private and not published.

• Respondents are likely to provide more honest responses when their identity is

  protected.

• Confidentiality prevents other researchers from contacting your sources and taking credit.

A student is investigating how toddlers interact with each other at preschool.

What research methods would be most appropriate in conducting this research?

• Questionnaires and interviews

• Interviews and case studies

• Questionnaires and observations

• Case studies and observations

What is the purpose of the project plan when conducting the Independent Research Project?

• To provide a summary and record of the problems encountered in the research

  process

• To provide an initial summary and outline of the complete research process

• To provide context to the research and document the values, attitudes and feelings

  of the researcher

• To detail the findings of research and trends within the data

According to the graph, the greatest changes are apparent in the representation of which two most common family forms?

• Couple only and couple with non-dependent children

• One parent families with dependent children and couple with dependent

  children

• Couple only and couple with dependent children

• Couple only and one parent families with dependent children