12 CAFS: Research Fundamentals 1

James was interviewed for research. When the research was completed,

James’s name was not published.

 

By not using James’s name, the interviewer displayed which ethical behaviour?

• Bias

• Integrity

• Privacy

• Respect

What is the main advantage of using individuals as a source of data?

• They provide current information

• They are always available for interviews

• Their knowledge and expertise is reliable

• Their questionnaire responses will not be biased

Which of the following is the best example of quantitative data?

• A written report on youth mental health

• A television documentary on the social benefits of childcare

• A blog on popular sports undertaken by people with disabilities

• A graph showing the number of students buying their lunch at the canteen

Which of the following is the best type of sampling when conducting research?

• Selecting a cross-section of the population that is representative of the group

• Selecting 10% of the population using a convenience sampling process

• Selecting no more than ten people from the specific areas of research you are investigating

• Selecting a large number of people from the population so that everyone has an equal chance of being selected

Oliver has been given a task where he must distribute ten questionnaires.

He 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 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 from the list of volunteers already obtained from the population

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

Which of the following contributes to research being free from bias?

• The researcher references correct sources

• The researcher avoids asking leading questions

• The participants select which questions to answer

• The participants give permission before the research is conducted

How can a researcher demonstrate integrity when conducting research?

• By modifying data to fit into tables and graphs

• By analysing data using only personal preference

• By maintaining participants’ privacy only when they request it

• By providing an appropriate disclaimer at the start of the research process