Research Methodology Quiz

Which of the following is the first step in the research process?

• Data Collection

• Literature Review

• Problem Identification

• Data Analysis

What is a hypothesis?

• A conclusion

• A statement that can be tested

• A method for data collection

• An unrelated assumption

Which type of research aims to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon?

• Exploratory Research

• Descriptive Research

• Causal Research

• Experimental Research

Which of the following is a characteristic of exploratory research?

• Structured

• Highly formalized

• Flexible and unstructured

• Statistical Analysis

Which of the following is NOT a data collection method?

• Interviews

• Observations

• Hypothesis testing

• Surveys

What is the purpose of a literature review?

• To identify gaps in existing research

• To collect primary data

• To form the conclusion of the research

• To define the methodology

Which scale of measurement involves a true zero point?

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Interval

• Ratio

What is a sample?

• The entire population under study

• A portion of the population selected for study

• Data collection tool

• Research design

Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary data?

• Collected firsthand by the researcher

• Expensive and time-consuming

• Already available for use

• Tailored to specific research questions

Which sampling method ensures every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected?

• Convenience Sampling

• Stratified Sampling

• Systematic Sampling

• Random Sampling