Methodology Quiz

What is a methodology?

• A type of data analysis technique

• A systematic approach to research design

• A tool for data collection

• A sampling procedure

What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?

• Quantitative data is numerical, while qualitative data is descriptive

• Quantitative data is descriptive, while qualitative data is numerical

• Both are numerical data types

• Both are descriptive data types

Which of the following is NOT a part of data collection tools and procedures?

• Sampling approaches

• Data analysis techniques

• Research design

• Data collection tools

According to Saunders, Lewis, and Thornhill (2007), what does the term methodology refer to?

• The theory of how research should be undertaken

• The practical application of research methods

• The results of a research study

• The ethical considerations in research

What are you required to discuss in relation to methodology?

• The results and conclusions of your research

• The approach and methods you used and why

• The ethical implications of your research

• The financial cost of your research

What is a method in the context of research?

• A justification for using a particular research tool

• A research tool

• A theoretical framework

• A hypothesis

What does your methodology justify in a research proposal?

• The research question

• The theoretical framework

• Why a particular method was used

• The literature review

Which of the following statements is true about research methods?

• They aim to solve a problem within the research topic

• They justify the techniques and tools used in research

• They are the techniques and tools by which you research a subject or a topic

• They explain the research topic

What is the aim of research methodology?

• To find a solution to the problem or issue being researched

• To research a subject or a topic

• To solve a problem or issue within the research topic

• To use tools for research

Which of the following is an example of primary data?

• Government statistics

• Company websites

• In-depth interviews

• Trade publications