Research Methods Pop-Quiz

What is the primary purpose of conducting a literature review?

• To design the research methodology

• To analyze the collected data

• To survey the current state of knowledge in the area of inquiry

• To collect data from the target population

What is the role of theories in functionalist (deductive) research?

• To collect data

• To help address the research questions

• To analyze data

• To write the research report

What is the significance of hypothesis testing in quantitative research?

• To determine the research methodology

• To confirm or refute the initial assumptions

• To operationalize variables

• To collect qualitative data

What is operationalisation in research?

• Process of turning abstract concepts into measurable process for collecting data.

• Collecting data

• Designing a research proposal

• Analyzing collected data

What is the purpose of a research proposal?

• To operationalize constructs

• To detail decisions made in the research process

• To analyze data

• To collect data

What is pilot testing intended to detect?

• Data analysis errors

• Theoretical inconsistencies

• Sampling biases

• Potential problems in research design and instrumentation

What types of data may be collected in research?

• Only quantitative

• Only qualitative

• Quantitative or qualitative

• Neither quantitative nor qualitative

What is the final phase of research?

• Data collection

• Operationalization

• Presenting findings

• Pilot testing

What should the research report outline in detail?

• Only the data analysis techniques

• Only the research questions

• Only the sampling strategy

• All choices made during the research process and why

How does qualitative research primarily collect data?

• Through numerical data and statistics

• Through experiments

• Through observations, interviews, and textual analysis

• Through hypothesis testing