Research Methods Quiz

Quantitative research is...

• A form of research that is designed to collect and analyze descriptive (non-numerical) data in order to obtain a deeper understanding of the actions and words of individuals.

• A research method that uses numerical data and statistical techniques for the analysis and interpretation of data.

• The combination of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in a single study to address a research topic.

Qualitative research is….

• A form of research that is designed to collect and analyze numerical data in order to obtain a deeper understanding of the actions and words of individuals.

• A form of research that is designed to collect and analyze descriptive data in order to obtain a deeper understanding of the actions and words of individuals.

• A form of research that is designed to collect and analyze both descriptive and numerical data in order to obtain a deeper understanding of the actions and words of individuals.

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

• Experimental design

• Descriptive design

• Correlational design

• Probability design

A trend survey is...

• A research design that repeatedly surveys a group of individuals and allows the researchers to collect data from the same people at several times.

• The identification of a specific group of individuals who share a common characteristic or interest.

• A design employed to examine how people's preferences vary over time.

A cohort survey is…

• A research design that repeatedly surveys a group of individuals and allows the researchers to collect data from the same people at several times to study changes, trends, and longitudinal relationship.

• The identification of a specific group of individuals who share a common characteristic or interest

• The design employed to examine how people's preferences vary over time.

A cross-sectional research is…

• A design in which data is collected at one point in time

• A design in which data is collected over a period of time

• A design in which data is collected from a representative sample of the population

• A design in which data is collected from a non-representative sample of the population

A Case study design is…

• Adopted when the researcher gathers data from different sources to have a deeper understanding of the case issue

• A design that involves looking at the shared patterns of behavior, language, and actions of a whole culture.

• Employed to collect data from participants who have experienced that phenomenon

The difference between a random sample and a convenience sample is that…

• A random sample is selected using a random process, while a convenience sample is selected based on availability or willingness to participate

• A random sample is selected based on availability or willingness to participate, while a convenience sample is selected using a random process

• A random sample is a type of probability sample, while a convenience sample is a type of non-probability sample

• A convenience sample is a type of probability sample, while a random sample is a type of non-probability sample

Which one is called non-probability sampling?

• Cluster sampling

• Quota sampling

• Systematic sampling

• Stratified sampling

A researcher wants to sample one class by selecting 5 girls and 7 boys. This type of sampling is called…

• Stratified sampling

• Systematic sampling

• Simple random sampling

• Cluster sampling