PR 1 Summative Test

2. How is sampling defined in the context of research methodology?

• The process of gathering information from each individual in the population

• The process of selecting a small representative sample from the population

• The process of evaluating the final outcomes of a study

• The process of discarding specific data from the study

Which of the following is a benefit of random sampling?

• It is cost-effective  

• It ensures every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected

• It allows the researcher to easily manipulate the results

• It requires a large sample size 

What is systematic sampling?

• A type of sampling where every k-th member of the population is selected  

• A type of sampling where members are chosen based on their characteristics

• A type of sampling that focuses only on outliers 

• A type of sampling that excludes certain data points

Why is random sampling important in research studies?

• To ensure each individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample

• To collect data from a specific group of people

• To exclude certain participants from the study

• To ensure each stratum of the population is proportionally represented in the sample

When is stratified sampling most useful? 

• When the population is large and diverse 

• When the researcher wants to study a specific subgroup in detail  

• When the budget for the research is limited 

• When the research goals are exploratory

Which of the following is NOT a data collection method in Qualitative Research?

• Observations  
  

• Interviews

• Surveys   

• Focus Groups

Why is it important to gather participants' perspectives in Qualitative Research?

• To gather numerical data  
  

• To understand participants' perspectives

• To obtain written responses

• To conduct experiments

In Qualitative Research, what is the main characteristic of Interviews as a data collection method?

• Standardized questions are used 

• Data is collected through direct interaction

• Participants remain anonymous 

• Data is collected through online forms

What is a potential drawback of utilizing Focus Groups in Qualitative Research?

• Limited perspectives gathered  
  

• In-depth understanding of individual viewpoints

• Difficulty in facilitating group discussions  

• Quick data collection

What is the first step in data analysis in qualitative research?

•  
  

  Formulating a research question 

• Collecting data

• Transcribing interviews  

• Coding data