Research approaches

1) What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

• Numbers and statistical analysis

• Words, meanings, and interpretations

• Experiments and controlled conditions

2) Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research

• Rich descriptions and in-depth analysis

• Large sample sizes and numerical data

• Open-ended interviews and participant observations

3) In mixed research approaches, researchers combine which of the following methods?

• Qualitative and quantitative methods

• Historical and experimental methods

• Observational and survey methods

4) What is a key advantage of qualitative research?

• Generalizability of findings

• Quick data collection and analysis

• Detailed insights into complex phenomena

5) Which research approach is best suited for exploring the opinions and perceptions of English language learners?

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

• Mixed research

6) What is a limitation of quantitative research?

• High external validity

• Limited depth of understanding

• Subjective data

7) Which research approach emphasizes the use of surveys and questionnaires?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Mixed

8) In mixed research, how do qualitative and quantitative data complement each other?

• Qualitative data validate quantitative findings

• Quantitative data provide context to qualitative findings

• They provide a comprehensive understanding of the research question

9) Which research approach is best suited for investigating cause-and-effect relationships?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Mixed

10) What is a common method used in qualitative research?

• Surveys

• Experiments

• Interviews