Research Methodology Quiz

What is the primary aim of descriptive research design?

• To determine the nature of relationships between variables

• To infer causes from existing effects

• To observe and report on certain phenomena

• To establish causal relationships

Which research design aims to determine whether an increase or decrease in one variable corresponds to another?

• Ex post facto

• Correlational

• Experimental

• Descriptive

What does ex post facto research design attempt to do?

• Establish causal relationships through manipulation

• Infer a cause from an already existing effect

• Observe phenomena as they occur

• Determine relationships without manipulation

In quasi-experimental research design, what is a key characteristic?

• Random assignment of individuals

• No manipulation of variables

• Limited manipulation with intact groups

• Use of rating scales

What is a defining feature of experimental research design?

• Use of existing instruments

• Extensive manipulation and random assignment

• No manipulation of variables

• Focus on observational data

Which sampling method gives all individuals in a population an equal chance of being selected?

• Stratified sampling

• Cluster sampling

• Random sampling

• Systematic sampling

What is the purpose of a research instrument?

• To analyze data

• To gather data vital to the research process

• To select participants

• To present findings

Which of the following is NOT a common sampling method in quantitative research?

• Qualitative Sampling

• Cluster Sampling

• Stratified Sampling

• Simple Random Sampling

What is the role of research participants?

• To collect data

• To provide experiences, behaviors, or perspectives

• To design the research methodology

• To analyze data

What does the term 'research locale' refer to?

• The data collection methods used

• The theoretical framework of the study

• The specific location or setting of the research

• The participants involved in the study