Research Methods: Collection

What is the definition of 'Population' in research methods?

• A tested subgroup of the population

• All the members of a particular group

• The effect in a study

• A relationship between variables.

What is a 'Dependent Variable' (DV) in research?

• A) The cause in a study

• B) The effect in a study

• C) Data that changes continuously

• D) A relationship between variables.

What is 'Continuous Data'?

• Data that changes continuously

• Data where you make a distinction between different groups

• The cause in a study

• A tested subgroup of the population.

In research, what does the term 'Sample' specifically refer to?

• The entire population

• A subgroup of the population

• The independent variable

• The dependent variable

In Systematic Random Sampling, how are individuals selected?

• Randomly from the entire population.

• Based on a fixed/random interval.

• By dividing the population into strata.

• By selecting entire groups.

Which method is used for triangulation or verification of data?

• Surveys

• Mixed Methods

• Interviews

• Oral history

Which of the following is not exclusively a quantitative method?

• Surveys

• Experiments

• Focus groups

• Document screening

What does the inclusion criteria refer to in document screening?

• Criteria for selecting participants

• Criteria for selecting documents

• Criteria for conducting experiments

• Criteria for designing surveys.

What is the purpose of 'Random Sampling' in research?

• To ensure every individual has an equal chance of being selected

• To select individuals based on specific characteristics

• To select individuals from a specific subgroup

• To select individuals based on their availability

What is a 'Control Group' in an experiment?

• A group that receives the experimental treatment

• A group that does not receive the experimental treatment

• A group that is used to measure the effect of the independent variable

• A group that is randomly selected from the population