Research Methods Quiz

What is the goal of Quantitative Research?

• To study relationships mathematically through statistical analysis

• To explain phenomena through narrative

• To observe behavior without manipulation

• To find associations among qualitative variables

What does Qualitative Research primarily focus on?

• Finding relationships between numerical variables

• Manipulating variables to observe outcomes

• Explaining and searching for answers about phenomena

• Statistical analysis of data

What is a characteristic of Correlational Research?

• It describes behavior without manipulation

• It manipulates variables to find outcomes

• It determines the cause of differences between groups

• It seeks to find relationships between two or more quantitative variables

What is the purpose of Causal-Comparative Research?

• To assign values to variables

• To manipulate a variable

• To find associations among variables and determine causes of differences

• To rank or order observations

In Experimental Research, what does the researcher do?

• Observes behavior without manipulation

• Manipulates a variable

• Finds relationships between variables

• Describes phenomena

What is a Descriptive Research method?

• It manipulates variables to find outcomes

• It employs observation to describe behavior without manipulation

• It seeks to find relationships between variables

• It determines the cause of differences between groups

What is an Independent Variable?

• The variable that is controlled or manipulated by the researcher

• The outcome variable that changes due to manipulation

• A variable that is observed without manipulation

• A variable that cannot be easily changed

What is a Dependent Variable?

• The variable that is controlled by the researcher

• The input variable or cause of occurrence

• The outcome variable that changes due to manipulation

• A variable that cannot be observed

What does Measurement refer to in research?

• The process of manipulating variables

• The process of assigning value to a variable

• The observation of behavior

• The ranking of qualitative data

What is a Nominal scale of measurement?

• A scale that indicates actual amounts with no true zero

• A scale that has a zero and meaningful ratios

• A scale that describes ranking or order

• A scale that can be named without order or ranking