Research Methods Basics

What is the main focus of qualitative research?

• Conducting experiments to test hypotheses

• Measuring quantifiable data accurately

• Using statistical analysis to draw conclusions

• Exploring and understanding the depth and nuances of a particular phenomenon

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative research method?

• Interviews

• Surveys

• Case studies

• Observations

Why is reviewing literature important in the research process?

• To understand existing knowledge, identify gaps, build a theoretical framework, and avoid duplicating work.

• To re-search for topics that may have been covered in some other countries

• To avoid plagiarizing others' work

• To find out historical facts, classify data, and obtain lists for reference materials.

What is the first step in the process of conducting research?

• Collect data

• Identify and define the research problem or question

• Analyze the results

• Discuss the limitations of other related researches with a research team

In qualitative research, what is the role of the researcher?

• To gather descriptive data, interpret themes & patterns, and generate insights.

• To conduct experiments, analyze statistical data, and draw conclusions.

• To observe behaviors, conduct surveys, and analyze results.

• To develop hypotheses, test theories, and draw definitive conclusions.

Which of these data collection methods is not usually used in a quantitative research study?

• Survey

• Interview

• Case Study

• Questionnaire

How does qualitative research differ from quantitative research?

• Qualitative research is focused on numbers and statistics.

• Qualitative research is descriptive, subjective, and exploratory.

• Quantitative research is subjective and exploratory.

• Qualitative research relies on surveys and questionnaires.

What is the significance of defining research objectives?

• Research objectives are irrelevant to the study

• Research objectives provide direction and purpose to the study

• Research objectives limit the scope of the study

• Defining research objectives leads to unbiased results

Which of the following are the main components of a research report?

• Appendices and acknowledgements,

• Title, Abstract, Literature review, Method, Results, References

• Participants, Survey questions, Data, Statistics

• Hypothesis, Results, Conclusion, References

When a research uses both quantitative and qualitative methods it is known as __________

• Dual Methods

• Alternative Methods

• Mixed-Methods

• Optional Methods