Yr 12 CAFS research Methodology HSC questions

What is a disadvantage of using structured interviews as a method of data collection?

• Respondents must be able to read.

• This method is very time consuming.

• The method is biased with regard to the interpretation of results.

• Questions asked will vary according to the social characteristics of respondents.

What is a case study?

• A detailed study over a period of time

• A quantitative investigation on a particular issue

• A study summarising the literature on a particular topic

• A study that can be generalised to the broader population

What is the main ethical consideration in conducting research?

• To protect people from harm

• To ensure reliability of research

• To examine limitations of research data

• To take account of issues of bias in sampling

Which of the following are techniques for collecting data from primary sources?

• Conducting interviews, accessing websites and books

• Making observations, accessing journal articles and magazines

• Conducting questionnaires and surveys, viewing documentaries

• Making observations, conducting questionnaires and experiments

Which research methodology is the most suitable to gain information about the leisure activities of high school students in Australia?

• Observation

• Questionnaire

• Structured interview

• Unstructured interview

What would be an indicator of the reliability of a research project?

• The individuals involved are unbiased.

• The research method if duplicated will lead to similar results.

• The research method has been tested to assess and eliminate problems.

• The measurement process accurately reflects what it is intended to measure.

A survey is to be conducted of the student population of a co-educational high school. Which of the following will result in a random sample of students being chosen for this survey?

• Selecting five students from each year group

• Selecting students on the basis of their gender

• Selecting students on the basis of their postcode

• Selecting every fourth student as they enter the school

Which statement is supported by the data in the graph?

• Males and females of all ages are very active.

• Females don’t enjoy playing a team sport as much as males.

• A greater percentage of males than females play a team sport.

Which of the following best describes a literature review?

• A qualitative investigation of a particular issue

• A summary of existing information on a particular topic

• An analysis of primary information on a particular topic

• A detailed study of both primary and secondary information

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• Graphs

• Opinions

• Statistics

• Tallies