Research Design Quiz

What are the three major research approaches discussed in the text?

• Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods

• Experimental, Descriptive, Analytical

• Theoretical, Empirical, Mixed Methods

• Qualitative, Quantitative, Case Study

Which philosophical worldview is primarily associated with quantitative research?

• Constructivism

• Postpositivism

• Pragmatism

• Transformative

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

• To conduct interviews

• To collect data

• To share results of other studies

• To write the final report

In qualitative research, how is the literature typically used?

• To guide the research questions

• To frame the problem at the beginning

• To establish strict hypotheses

• To provide a comprehensive overview at the end

What is a key characteristic of mixed methods research?

• It avoids using any theoretical frameworks.

• It focuses solely on statistical analysis.

• It combines both quantitative and qualitative data.

• It only uses qualitative data.

Which of the following is NOT a step in conducting a literature review?

• Summarizing relevant articles

• Conducting experiments

• Searching databases

• Identifying key words

What is the recommended maximum length for a draft title in research?

• No limit

• 15 to 20 words

• 10 to 12 words

• 5 to 7 words

Which of the following is a common database for literature searches?

• Wikipedia

• ERIC

• Facebook

• Google Maps

What is the main focus of the transformative worldview in research?

• Understanding individual meanings

• Testing theories

• Political change and social justice

• Statistical analysis

What should researchers do when defining terms in their study?

• Use everyday language

• Define terms only at the end

• Use accepted definitions from the literature

• Avoid defining any terms