Research Methods Quiz

Which type of research tends to be objective?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Experimental

• Mixed methods

What kind of research questions are common in quantitative research?

• How? When?

• Who? Where?

• Why not?

• What percentage?

What is the focus of quantitative research?

• Flexible and natural

• Complex and broad

• Subjective and interpretive

• Concise and narrow

What is the result of quantitative research?

• Qualitative

• Measurable

• Indescribable

• Abstract

What is the basic element of analysis in quantitative research?

• Emotions

• Words/ideas

• Logical and deductive

• Opinions

What does quantitative research establish?

• Relationships and causation

• Processes and meanings

• Opinions and emotions

• Theories and concepts

Where does quantitative research tend to take place?

• Highly controlled setting

• Flexible and natural setting

• Uncontrolled environment

• Laboratory setting

Which type of research tends to be subjective?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Experimental

• Mixed methods

What kind of research questions are common in qualitative research?

• What? Why?

• Who? Where?

• When? How?

• How many? What percentage?

What does qualitative research focus on?

• Subjective and interpretive

• Concise and narrow

• Complex and broad

• Objective and measurable