Tutorial Quiz

What is research?

• A. Research is a scientific investigation and study to establish facts and reach new conclusions

• B. Research is a comparison of problems.

• C. It is an exercise in self-development – it must have value and/or practical application.

• D. Is a process of data collection.

Which of the following is a characteristic of research?

• A. The collection of data in strictly controlled situation for purpose of explanation or prediction

• B. The expansion of boundaries within current knowledge

• C. Research indicates a cause-and-effect relationship.

• D. Research should reflect the author’s interests.

Which one of the following best suits a Qualitative study?

• A. Data obtained systematically in standardised manner

• B. Inductive logic, and the research design is flexible – no fixed steps

• C. Unit of analysis is variables – elements of the whole.

• D. All of the above

Which one of the following best describe Secondary Sources?

• A. Letters, Interview transcripts, Empirical studies

• B. Books, articles and documentaries that synthesize information on a topic.

• C. “A” and “B” are correct.

• D. Only “B” is correct.

Which one of the following best suits a Quantitative study research topic?

• A. The effects of Gender-Based Violence on women’s social lives in rural areas: A case study of Alice Town in the Eastern Cape Provence.

• B. Alcoholism among University students: A critical study of the University of Pretoria.

• C. Measuring the influence of telemedicine within the South African public health care practices.

• D. Only “A” and “B” are correct.

What is a research problem?

• A. It is a careful, systematic, patient study and investigation to establish facts or principles

• B. Is a scientific and systematic search for pertinent information.

• C. Is a question that the researcher wants to answer.

• C. All of the above

What are the considerations in selecting a research problem?

• A. Time

• B. The research problem sounds fancy.

• C. Word limit

• D. Interest

Which of the following is the most essential for a Problem Statement?

• A. A brief description of problem

• B. Definition of most important concepts

• B. Brief statement of intention of research

• C. The ideal, Consequence, Reality

What is a research design?

• A. Is a plan, structure and strategy of investigation to obtain answers

• B. Allows researcher answer questions validly, objectively, accurately and economically.

• B. Provides a complete scheme or program of the research.

• C. All of the above

Which of the following best defines a Qualitative research design?

• A. A study of social phenomena usually rooted in literature review.

• B. Experiences and viewpoints of disadvantaged persons in society, and the workforce, that have historically been ignored. The experiences are not likely to be found in a standard textbook.

• C. An impact analysis of a particular phenomena

• D. None of the above