Research and Inquiry Quiz

What is the definition of research?

• A random exploration of ideas without any specific goal

• A subjective interpretation of data without any evidence

• A systematic investigation and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions

• A casual observation of the environment without any analysis

What is the main purpose of qualitative research?

• To explore human phenomena and understand individual experiences

• To test objective theories by examining the relationship among variables

• To analyze statistical data and interpret relations

• To quantify data and produce concrete results

What is the main focus of the Design Phase in the research process?

• Data gathering and collection

• Deciding on the detailed procedures in gathering and analyzing data

• Analyzing the statistical data

• Preparation and assessment of the data

What is the main characteristic of a good qualitative inquirer?

• Effort

• Patience

• Guts and risk

• Technical competency

Which philosophical worldview in research believes that individuals develop subjective meanings of their experiences?

• Constructivist

• Transformative

• Postpositivist

• Pragmatic

What is the main concept of the philosophical worldview in research known as Constructivist?

• Research should be conducted to increase quality of life and produce better societies

• Experience expressed through words can paint a better picture of a certain phenomena

• Everything should be quantified to produce meaningful concrete results

• Research inquiry should be intertwined with politics and political change agenda

What is the main characteristic of the Mixed Approach in research?

• Analyzing only quantitative data

• Collecting only qualitative data

• Collecting only quantitative data

• Merging quantitative and qualitative data

What is the main output format for a research manuscript?

• Final output in graphical representation

• Final output in oral presentation form

• Final output in video format

• Final output in written and/or soft copy file form

What is the main characteristic of quantitative research?

• Interpreted as themes

• Analyzed using language

• Analyzed using numbers

• Hypothesized

What is the main characteristic of qualitative research?

• Concepts

• Analyzed using numbers

• Interpreted as relations

• Analyzed using language