Research Design Quiz

What is the primary purpose of Descriptive Research Design?

• To describe systematically and accurately the facts and characteristics of a given population or area of interest

• To manipulate and control variables

• To determine cause and effect relationships

• To conduct lab-based experiments

Which of the following is a characteristic of Descriptive Research?

• The current status of the phenomenon in a naturalistic setting is usually what is being observed

• The goal is to determine cause and effect relationships

• There is manipulation or control of variables

• A hypothesis is usually stated

What is the limitation of Descriptive Research Design?

• Lack of generalizability of the data

• Potential for multiple interpretations of the data

• Difficulty in formulating objectives

• Inability to determine sample size

Which data collection method can be used under Descriptive Research Design?

• Observation

• Experimentation

• Simulation

• Modeling

What is the first major step in the process of Descriptive Research Design?

• Data processing and Analysis

• Sample Size Determination and Selection

• Formulation of Objectives

• Report Writing

What is the purpose of Comparative Research Design?

• To determine cause and effect relationships

• To describe systematically and accurately the facts and characteristics of a given population or area of interest

• To conduct lab-based experiments

• To discover associations or relationships between selected variables

Which method can be used under Descriptive Research Design for data collection?

• Modeling

• Trend Analysis

• Case study

• Experimentation

What is the purpose of Interventional Research Design?

• To manipulate and control variables

• To describe systematically and accurately the facts and characteristics of a given population or area of interest

• To determine cause and effect relationships

• To discover associations or relationships between selected variables

What is the primary purpose of Case Study Research under Descriptive Research Design?

• To manipulate and control variables

• To provide an accurate portrayal or account of characteristics of a particular individual, situation or group

• To conduct lab-based experiments

• To determine cause and effect relationships

If you want to know about life style choice or health status of people at particular community which design would be best?

• Experimental study design
• Longitudinal study design
• Qualitative study design
• Cross-sectional study design