Research Instrument Quiz

What does the term research instrument refer to?

• A tool used to collect, measure, and analyze data relevant to the research subject

• A method used to present research findings

• A type of research funding

• A software used for data visualization

In which fields are research instruments such as questionnaires often used?

• Engineering

• Social sciences and health sciences

• Fine arts and literature

• Computer science

What makes a good research instrument?

• Inclusion of bias in data collection

• Ability to collect data appropriate to the research question

• Lack of validation and reliability

• Complexity and difficulty in data collection

What is the general format of a focus group interview?

• Interviewer asks a specific number of questions in a formal manner

• Interviewer becomes part of the group being researched

• Interviewer adapts the line of questioning based on responses

• Interviewee answers a set of questions verbally

What is the difference between structured and naturalistic observations in qualitative research?

• Naturalistic observations focus on predetermined locations

• Structured observations occur in natural environments

• Naturalistic observations use standardised methods

• Structured observations are more spontaneous

What type of research study may utilise psychological testing such as intelligence test?

• Mixed methodology studies

• Qualitative studies

• Quantitative studies

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Qualitative research may utilise psychological testing such as intelligence test (IQ test) as a screening tool to select respondents. For example, if a researcher wants to investigate the lived experience of individuals with high IQ, the researcher might need to use IQ test to screen individuals with scores higher than 140 (categorises as high IQ).

What is the purpose of a non-directive interview?

• To have no specific questions agreed upon

• To adapt the line of questioning based on responses

• To observe and record the behavior of individuals

• To ask a specific set of questions in a formal manner

Which of the following instrument will be used by researchers in experimental research involving manipulating variables and observing the effects on participants to establish cause-and-effect relationships?

• Pre and post test

• Monthly test

• Mid semester final examination

• End of semester final examination

Answer explanation

Experimental research involves manipulating variables and observing the effects on participants to establish cause-and-effect relationships. Instruments in experimental research might include stimuli, tests, or devices used to measure responses such as pre and post test.

Which of the following methods can be used to conduct survey using questionnaire?

• Paper-based / printed surveys

• Online surveys

• Interview

• All of them

Answer explanation

Surveys/Questionnaires: These are structured sets of questions administered to participants to collect quantitative data. Surveys can be conducted through various methods, including paper-based forms, online surveys, or interviews. For interviews, researchers will have a set of questionnaire which will be used to ask respondents through verbal / oral format (i.e. researchers just read the questionnaires to respondents and respondents will answer/ respond based on available predetermined answers)/

What is the purpose of using cloud storage for academic productivity?

• To limit access to academic resources

• To decrease academic productivity

• To slow down academic research

• To increase academic collaboration