Research Methods

Which of the following best describes research?

• A journey from the known to the unknown

• A process of confirming common beliefs

• A method for preserving prejudices

• A means of avoiding new discoveries

Which type of research tests a hypothesis of a causal relationship between variables?

• Descriptive research

• Diagnostic research

• Exploratory or formulative research

• Hypothesis-testing

Which type of research seeks to portray accurately the characteristics of a particular individual, situation, or group?

• Exploratory or formulative research

• Diagnostic research

• Descriptive research

• Hypothesis-testing

How does research contribute to the development of knowledge?

• By repeating existing information

• By providing new information, ideas, and theories

• By promoting ignorance

• By discouraging exploration

In what way does research support decision-making and policy development?

• By ignoring evidence

• By providing evidence-based solutions

• By relying solely on intuition

• By avoiding complexity

Which type of data refers to observations collected by an investigator for the first time

• Internal data

• Secondary data

• Primary Data

• External Data

What distinguishes primary data from secondary data?

• Primary data are collected internally, while secondary data are collected externally.

• Primary data are collected first-hand, while secondary data are collected by other researchers for a similar problem.

• Primary data are more reliable than secondary data.

• Secondary data are more specific than primary data

What is the purpose of hypothesis testing in the research process?

• To collect data

• To formulate new generalizations

• To test the validity of assumptions and relationships between variables

• To interpret results

What is the role of research design in a scientific research project?

• To complicate the study

• To provide a framework or plan for the study

• To limit the scope of the research

• To hinder data collection

What does the observational design relate to?

• The conditions under which observations are made

• The analysis of data

• The selection of items to be observed

• The techniques for carrying out procedures