Research Design Quiz

What does research design refer to?

• The area where the investigator conducts the study

• The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest

• The whole approach to add different components of the study in a coherent way

• The systematic way of collecting data

Which type of research design focuses on collecting numerical data and simplifying it across groups of people?

• Ethnography

• Narrative approach

• Quantitative Research

• Phenomenological study

What is the purpose of using purposive sampling in a study?

• To select samples based on the intention or purpose of the study

• To divide the elements of the population into small subgroups based on similarity

• To select samples based on availability

• To ensure every element of the population gets an equal chance to be part of the sample

Which method is used to describe life experiences and give them meaning in research?

• Causal-comparative research

• Qualitative Research

• Correlational research

• Survey research

What is the main focus of quantitative research?

• To uncover a cause and effect relationship

• To describe an event, activity, or phenomenon

• To explore the depth and richness of a phenomenon

• To collect numerical data and simplify it across groups of people

What is the purpose of using stratified sampling in a study?

• To divide the elements of the population into small subgroups based on similarity

• To select samples based on the intention or purpose of the study

• To ensure every element of the population gets an equal chance to be part of the sample

• To select samples based on availability

Which type of research design is guided specifically by a hypothesis?

• Experimental research

• Case study

• Narrative approach

• Ethnography

What is the main focus of qualitative research?

• To explore the depth and richness of a phenomenon

• To collect numerical data and simplify it across groups of people

• To uncover a cause and effect relationship

• To describe an event, activity, or phenomenon

What is the purpose of using convenience sampling in a study?

• To select samples based on availability

• To divide the elements of the population into small subgroups based on similarity

• To ensure every element of the population gets an equal chance to be part of the sample

• To select samples based on the intention or purpose of the study

Which method is used to uncover a cause and effect relationship between variables?

• Causal-comparative research

• Correlational research

• Survey research

• Experimental research