General Directions. Read the following questions carefully. Answer the following test items by writing the letter of you

What type of research method involves systematically, factually, accurately, and objectively describing a situation, problem, or phenomenon?

In quantitative research, what is a Likert scale used for?

• Measuring temperature

• Assessing attitudes or opinions

• Counting occurrences

• Conducting interviews

What is the goal of statistical analysis in quantitative research?

• To avoid numerical data

• To complicate the findings

• To summarize and interpret data

• To rely solely on anecdotal evidence

Which research type focuses on understanding phenomena from the inside?

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

• Mixed-methods research

• Observational research

What is a survey in quantitative research?

• An observational technique

• A case study design

• A qualitative data collection method

• A way to measure attitudes, opinions, or behaviors

What is research instrumentation?

• The physical tools used in the research process

• The music played during the study

• The theoretical framework of the research

• The process of selecting research participants

Which of the variables below that is responsible for bringing about the change(s) in a situation or phenomenon?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Intervening Variable

• Moderator Variable

In research, what does the term "population" refer to?

• A group of people

• The sample size

• The researcher's preferences

• The entire set of observations

What is a null hypothesis?

• A hypothesis that is never tested

• A hypothesis that is always proven true

• A hypothesis that predicts a significant result

• A hypothesis that predicts no effect or relationship

Which of the following is an ethical consideration in research?

• Falsifying data

• Informed consent

• Hiding research findings

• Ignoring participant safety