Research Methods Quiz

What is the main advantage of naturalistic observation in research?

• Not time-consuming

• Applicable for well-defined hypothesis

• Easy data analysis

• Useful for complex social settings

What is the main disadvantage of naturalistic observation?

• Not useful for well-defined hypothesis or not-observable phenomena

• Easy data analysis

• Not time-consuming

• Applicable for complex social settings

What is the main focus of systematic observation?

• Very specific behaviors

• Broad and unstructured observations

• Complex social settings

• Well-defined hypothesis

What is the term used to describe a naturalistic observation of an individual?

• Survey

• Archival research

• Systematic observation

• Case study

What is the main advantage of archival/big data research?

• Adds more to traditional data collection methods

• Data hard to find

• Data might be destroyed

• Uncertainty about accuracy

What is the main disadvantage of archival/big data research?

• Data hard to find

• Uncertainty about accuracy

• Adds more to traditional data collection methods

• Data might be destroyed

What is the main purpose of case studies in research?

• Inform about unique data

• Develop coding systems

• Analyze statistical records

• Conduct surveys

What is the term used to describe the presence of the observer affecting behaviors in systematic observation?

• Reactivity

• Objectivity

• Concealment

• Sampling

What type of data is analyzed in archival/big data research?

• Existing data in archives

• Newly collected data

• Theoretical data

• Experimental data

What is the main issue with naturalistic observation related to objectivity?

• Data analysis is complex

• Uncertainty about accuracy

• Researchers may not remain objective

• Data might be destroyed