Research Methodology Quiz

What is the definition of research according to Grinnell?

• A systematic investigation to find answers to a problem

• A structured inquiry that utilises acceptable scientific methodology to solve problems

• An informal study of a subject

• A random collection of data

Which of the following is NOT a reason for doing research?

• To critically examine certain aspects

• To create confusion

• To make changes

• To understand a field you are studying

What is a characteristic of the research process?

• Uncontrolled

• Subjective

• Random

• Empirical

Which approach is characterized as a structured approach?

• Exploratory approach

• Qualitative approach

• Mixed methods approach

• Quantitative approach

What is an advantage of the mixed methods approach?

• Simplifies the research process

• Limits the scope of research

• Enhances research possibilities

• Requires less data

What is the first step in the eight-step model for carrying out research?

• Selecting a sample

• Writing a research report

• Formulating a research problem

• Collecting data

What type of sampling avoids bias?

• Non-random sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Random sampling

• Judgmental sampling

Which of the following is a method for data collection?

• Selecting a sample

• Writing a research proposal

• Conducting interviews

• Formulating a research problem

What does the term 'valid' refer to in research design?

• The time required for the research

• The complexity of the research

• The accuracy of the research findings

• The ease of conducting the research

What is the final step in the research process?

• Writing a research report

• Collecting data

• Conceptualising a research design

• Processing and displaying data