Introduction to Research Method

Which research method involves in-depth conversations with participants to explore their experiences, opinions, and perspectives?

• Surveys

• Focus Groups

• Experiments

• Interviews

What is the main characteristic of qualitative research data?

• Data is structured and quantifiable

• Data is descriptive and narrative

• Data is numerical

• Data is based on statistical analysis

What is the primary focus of positivism in research philosophy?

• Subjective nature of reality

• Objective reality that can be studied through empirical observation

• Understanding meanings and interpretations of individuals

• Emphasizing the role of the researcher's subjectivity

Which type of research design is ideal for examining cause-and-effect relationships and testing hypotheses?

• Descriptive Research

• Explanatory Research

• Exploratory Research

• Case Study Research

What is the main difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?

• Deductive reasoning involves pattern recognition

• Inductive reasoning involves drawing general conclusions from specific observations

• Deductive reasoning moves from specific observations to broader generalizations

• Inductive reasoning moves from general principles to specific conclusions

What is the primary objective of basic or pure research?

• To establish generalizations and general laws

• To develop practical solutions to specific problems

• To test existing facts and theories

• To investigate the core of phenomena and discover new principles

Which research perspective emphasizes the subjective nature of reality and the importance of understanding meanings and interpretations?

• Mixed Perspectives

• Positivist Perspective

• Quantitative Perspective

• Interpretivist Perspective

What is the main purpose of mixed research perspectives?

• To explore and gain preliminary insights into a topic or phenomenon

• To focus solely on quantitative data analysis

• To explain the underlying reasons, causes, or mechanisms behind social phenomena

• To combine strengths of both quantitative and qualitative approaches

Which research design is often used when little is known about a particular topic and the goal is to provide insights and generate hypotheses for future research?

• Exploratory research

• Descriptive research

• Explanatory research

• Case study

What is the primary difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?

• Inductive reasoning starts with specific observations, while deductive reasoning starts with general principles.

• Inductive reasoning always leads to certain conclusions, while deductive reasoning involves probabilistic conclusions.

• Inductive reasoning is used in mathematics, while deductive reasoning is used in scientific research.

• Inductive reasoning is only used in qualitative research, while deductive reasoning is used in quantitative research.