Research Methods

What are the advantages of desk research?

• Desk research saves time and resources by collecting existing data and information, provides a foundation of knowledge and insights, helps identify gaps and formulate research questions, and can be conducted remotely.

• Desk research is expensive and time-consuming.

• Desk research only provides surface-level information.

• Desk research is limited to a specific geographic area.

What are the disadvantages of desk research?

• Limited access to primary data, potential inaccuracies in sources, lack of real-time information, and failure to consider alternative perspectives.

• Limited scope of research, potential outdated information, lack of personal insights, and failure to identify emerging trends.

• Limited depth of analysis, potential reliance on biased sources, lack of original data, and failure to capture nuanced information.

• Limited access to up-to-date information, potential bias in sources, lack of firsthand data, and overlooking important details.

What are the advantages of field research?

• Field research is time-consuming and expensive.

• Field research is limited to a specific location.

• Field research is prone to bias and subjectivity.

• Field research provides accurate and authentic data, allows for the exploration of complex phenomena, and promotes a deeper understanding of contexts.

What are the disadvantages of field research?

• Limited sample size, time-consuming, lack of generalizability

• High cost, potential bias, difficulty in controlling external variables

What are some common data collection methods used in research?

• random sampling, longitudinal studies, cross-sectional studies

• ethnography, content analysis, archival research

• surveys, interviews, observations, experiments, and secondary data analysis

• questionnaires, focus groups, case studies

How reliable is the data collected through desk research?

• It depends on the quality of sources and research process.

• The reliability of the data collected through desk research cannot be determined.

• The data collected through desk research is never reliable.

• The data collected through desk research is always reliable.

How reliable is the data collected through field research?

• Field research data can be considered reliable.

• Field research data is only reliable in certain situations.

• Field research data is completely unreliable.

• Field research data is somewhat reliable.

Which research method is more cost-effective: desk research or field research?

• Survey research

• Online research

• Field research

• Desk research

Which research method is more time-efficient: desk research or field research?

• Online research

• Lab research

• Desk research

• Field research

How accurate are the findings obtained through desk research?

• The accuracy of findings obtained through desk research is irrelevant.

• The accuracy of findings obtained through desk research is extremely high.

• The accuracy of findings obtained through desk research can vary.

• The findings obtained through desk research are always accurate.