Research Methods Quiz

What is the main focus of qualitative research?

• Describing trends

• Exploring a problem

• Collecting numeric data

• Using statistical analysis

Which type of research involves a small number of non-representative samples?

• Quantitative Research

• Statistical Research

• Structured Research

• Exploratory Research

What is the purpose of quantitative research?

• Creating specific purpose statements

• Developing detailed understanding

• Explaining the relationship among variables

• Analyzing data for themes

How is data collected in qualitative research?

• Based on words from a small number of individuals

• Comparing results with past research

• Using instruments from a large number of people

• Using statistical analysis

What is the main characteristic of quantitative research?

• Unstructured

• Objective

• Non-statistical

• Subjective

Which type of variable has equal intervals and an absolute zero point?

• Interval

• Ratio

• Identity

• Magnitude

What is the purpose of classifying variables according to scales of measure?

• To justify the problem statement

• To analyze the data for themes

• To determine the research questions

• To identify the research data

Which type of research involves a large number of representative samples?

• Unstructured Research

• Exploratory Research

• Conclusive Research

• Attributes-based Research

What is the main role of the literature in quantitative research?

• Justify the problem

• Play a minor role

• Develop initial understanding

• Provide a final course of action

How is the research report structured in qualitative research?

• Using flexible, emerging structures

• Using standard, fixed structure

• Comparing results with prior predictions

• Using statistical analysis