Research Methods and Ethics Quiz

What is the main characteristic of a qualitative research?

• Employs hypothesis

• Uses tangible data/numbers

• Narrative critical thinking

• Formulates relevant questions

What does a good researcher demonstrate when actively seeking new and improved ways of doing things?

• Curiosity

• Risk-taking

• Social responsibility

• Innovation

What is the purpose of citing sources in a research paper?

• To prove the credibility and validity of the paper

• All of the above

• To prevent plagiarism

• To inform the reader of the information source

What is the format for arranging entries in the reference list?

• Chronological order

• Alphabetical order by title

• Alphabetical order by last name of the first author

• Random order

Which citation style is commonly used in psychology, education, and social sciences?

• APA

• Harvard

• Chicago

• MLA

What is considered a serious academic and ethical offense in research?

• Confidentiality and privacy

• Plagiarism

• Informed consent

• Data integrity and tampering

What must researchers obtain from participants before involving them in a study?

• Data integrity and tampering

• Informed consent

• Confidentiality and privacy

• Plagiarism

What should researchers avoid in order to maintain the integrity of their data and report findings truthfully?

• Data integrity and tampering

• Confidentiality and privacy

• Informed consent

• Plagiarism

What should researchers give proper credit to in their work and avoid?

• Plagiarism

• Confidentiality and privacy

• Informed consent

• Data integrity and tampering

What should researchers avoid in order to maintain objectivity and disclose any conflicts of interest?

• Plagiarism

• Informed consent

• Dual roles and conflicts of interest

• Confidentiality and privacy