sage research methods

What differentiates 'method' from 'methodology'?

• Techniques for data collection
• Philosophical underpinnings of a study
• Data analysis procedures
• Publication strategies

What is the primary focus of research design?

• Choosing the right statistical tool
• Determining the research question
• Integrating different components of a study
• Ensuring the research is published

What characterizes an exploratory research inquiry?

• Seeking a greater understanding of a problem
• Describing something in detail
• Understanding causal inferences
• Predicting future outcomes

Which logic is primarily used in quantitative research design?

• Reconstructed logic
• Logic-in-use
• Emergent research design
• Design in use principle

What is a key aspect of qualitative research design?

• Nonlinear progression
• Predetermined plan
• Fixed research plan
• Linear progression

Which of the following is NOT a mixed methods research logic?

• Parallel logic
• Rhetorical logic
• Deductive logic
• Integrative logic

How does external validity differ in quantitative and qualitative research?

• Generalizability vs. applicability
• Statistical power vs. rich descriptions
• Objective reality vs. subjective reality
• Single truth vs. multiple truths

What does 'internal validity' refer to?

• The researcher's bias
• The integrity of the research design
• The applicability of results
• The method's reproducibility

Which methodological approach uses 'logic-in-use'?

• Quantitative
• Mixed methods
• Qualitative
• Experimental

What role does 'research design' play in a study?

• It outlines the publication process
• It guides the method decisions
• It defines the research problem
• It provides a statistical analysis plan