Educational Research Methods Quiz

What is the purpose of pure/basic research?

• To solve practical problems

• To develop or refine theory models

• To monitor the effects of remedial action

• To test the usefulness of research in solving problems

Which type of research involves the use of numeric data?

• Quantitative research

• Applied research

• Pure/basic research

• Action research

What is the main characteristic of action research?

• It is primarily used to study social phenomenon

• It is self-evaluative

• It involves the use of numeric data

• It is based on scientific method of investigation

How is qualitative research different from quantitative research?

• It is also known as positivistic inquiry

• It is used to study physical phenomenon

• It involves measurement using precision instruments

• It is based on the use of non-numeric data

What is the main focus of qualitative research?

• To monitor the effects of remedial action

• To study social phenomenon

• To test the usefulness of research in solving problems

• To develop or refine theory models

What is the main focus of quantitative research?

• To solve practical problems

• To develop or refine theory models

• To study social phenomenon

• To monitor the effects of remedial action

What is the main purpose of applied research?

• To develop or refine theory models

• To solve practical problems

• To study social phenomenon

• To monitor the effects of remedial action

What is the main purpose of action research?

• To study social phenomenon

• To solve practical problems

• To develop or refine theory models

• To monitor the effects of remedial action

What is the main purpose of pure/basic research?

• To monitor the effects of remedial action

• To solve practical problems

• To develop or refine theory models

• To study social phenomenon

What is the main characteristic of qualitative research?

• It is also known as positivistic inquiry

• It is used to study physical phenomenon

• It is based on the use of non-numeric data

• It involves measurement using precision instruments