Research Methods

What is the purpose of using background theory in a literature review?

• To create a basis for thinking about the relationship between research variables

• To make empirical conclusions of the research

• To create theoretical implications of the research

• To justify the research analysis tools

What is the primary purpose of exploratory research?

• To establish cause-and-effect relationships

• To explore a research problem or issue

• To describe characteristics of a population

• To test hypotheses

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good hypothesis?

• It is vague and broad

• It is not testable

• It is specific and testable

• It is based on opinions

What are the elements that must be present in the research method?

• Problems, problem formulation, and research objectives

• Statistical analysis, research discussion, and research implications

• Research design, population and sample, sampling method, variable measurement, and research analysis tools

• Limitations and further research

What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative research?

• Quantitative research focuses on non-numerical data, while qualitative research focuses on numerical data

• Quantitative research uses statistical analysis, while qualitative research uses thematic analysis

• Quantitative research is subjective, while qualitative research is objective

• Quantitative research is conducted in a natural setting, while qualitative research is conducted in a controlled environment

Which of the following is NOT a type of research design?

• Experimental design

• Descriptive design

• Exploratory design

• Hypothetical design

In a research study, what is the independent variable?

• The variable that is manipulated by the researcher

• The outcome that is measured

• The variable that stays constant

• The variable that confounds the results

What is the main purpose of a literature review in research?

• To collect primary data

• To identify gaps in existing knowledge

• To form a hypothesis

• To conduct experiments

What does the term "reliability" refer to in research?

• The accuracy of a measurement

• The consistency of a measurement

• The relevance of the research

• The validity of the research findings

Which sampling method gives every member of the population an equal chance of being selected?

• Convenience sampling

• Quota sampling

• Random sampling

• Snowball sampling