Common Research Designs

What is the purpose of experimental design in research?

• To make the research more confusing and difficult to understand

• To ensure that the research is conducted in a systematic and unbiased manner, allowing for valid and reliable results.

• To prevent the research from producing any valid or reliable results

• To ensure that the research is conducted in a haphazard and biased manner

Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods.

• Qualitative research methods focus on measuring and analyzing numerical data, while quantitative research methods focus on understanding and interpreting the meaning of social phenomena.

• Qualitative research methods focus on understanding and interpreting the meaning of social phenomena, while quantitative research methods focus on measuring and analyzing numerical data.

• Qualitative research methods are only used in natural sciences, while quantitative research methods are only used in social sciences.

• Qualitative research methods and quantitative research methods are essentially the same and can be used interchangeably.

What are the characteristics of descriptive research?

• Describing the characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied

• Predicting future outcomes based on current data

• Using statistical analysis to draw conclusions

• Conducting experiments to test hypotheses

How is survey research conducted?

• By guessing and estimating the results

• By relying on personal opinions and anecdotes

• By designing a questionnaire or interview, selecting a sample of participants, collecting data, and analyzing the results.

• By conducting experiments in a laboratory setting

What is the main focus of narrative research?

• Analyzing statistical data

• Conducting experiments

• Collecting survey responses

• Understanding stories and personal experiences

Describe the process of ethnographic research.

• Conducting experiments in a laboratory to understand the culture

• Sending out surveys to gather information about the culture

• Immersing oneself in the culture or community being studied, participating in their activities, observing their behavior, and conducting interviews to gain a deep understanding of their way of life.

• Reading books and articles about the culture from the comfort of one's home

What are the key components of a good experimental design?

• Sample size, data analysis, literature review, research ethics

• Survey, interview, observation, questionnaire

• Hypothesis, conclusion, materials, procedure

• Clear research question, control group, experimental group, randomization, replication, proper data collection and analysis

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of qualitative research methods.

• Qualitative research methods have the advantage of providing in-depth insights and understanding of complex phenomena. They also allow for flexibility and adaptability during the research process. However, they may be subjective and lack generalizability.

• Qualitative research methods are always objective and highly generalizable.

• Qualitative research methods provide superficial insights and understanding of complex phenomena.

• Qualitative research methods are rigid and inflexible during the research process.

How is data collected in quantitative research methods?

• Structured surveys, experiments, and numerical measurements

• Observing animal behavior

• Reading fictional books

• Interviewing celebrities

Explain the role of research design in the overall research process.

• The research design outlines the overall plan for conducting the research, including the methods and techniques to be used. It helps in ensuring that the research is conducted in a systematic and organized manner.

• The research design is only used for data collection and has no impact on the overall research process

• The research design is only important for qualitative research, not quantitative research

• Research design is not necessary as long as the researcher has a clear idea of what they want to study