Reseaerch Design

How does understanding data collection relate to research design?

• Data collection determines the research design

• Research design is irrelevant to data collection

• Research design provides a template for data collection

• Understanding data collection precedes research design

What guides the planning of a research paper's research design?

• Availability of data

• Researcher's preference

• Research problem and questions

• Type of analysis

What type of research method collects data using conversational methods?

• Mixed-Methods Research

• Observational Research

• Qualitative Research Method

• Quantitative Research Method

Which research method deals with numbers and measurable forms?

• Correlational Research Design

• Mixed-Methods Research

• Qualiitative Research Method

• Quantitative Research Method

In which method are hypotheses defined at the beginning of the research activity?

• Action Research Method

• Mixed-Methods Research

• Qualitative Research Method

• Quantitative Research Method

Which method relies on narrative descriptions rather than numerical scores?

• Correlational Research Design

• Experimental Research Design

• Qualitative Research Method

• Quantitative Research Method

What type of sampling is commonly used in quantitative research?

• Convenience samples

• Purposive samples

• Randomized samples

• Snowball samples

In which method do hypotheses emerge as the research progresses?

• Exploratory Research Method

• Mixed-Methods Research

• Qualitative Research Method

• Quantitative Research Method

What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

• Controlling extraneous variables

• Explaining relationships between variables

• Predicting future outcomes

• Understanding participants' perspectives

What is the primary type of data collected in qualitative research?

• Categorical data

• Narrative data

• Numerical data

• Quantitative data