REPR Project 4 Quiz

Which aspect is essential for ensuring the results of a study can be applied to a wider population?

• Credibility

• Reliability

• Generalisability

• Transferability

Which of the following best describes "non-probability sampling"?

• Random sampling

• Each participant has an equal chance of selection

• Sampling without random selection

• Stratified sampling

What is the primary purpose of conducting a pre-test or pilot study?

• To complete the final analysis

• To reduce bias in the research design

• To enhance reliability and validity

• To finalise the research question

Which type of study focuses on a deeper understanding of phenomena rather than generalisability?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Experimental

• Correlative

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for trustworthiness in qualitative research?

• Credibility

• Dependability

• Equivalence

• Transferability

• Confirmability

What does "instrument validity" refer to in a quantitative study?

• The consistency of the results

• The instrument's ability to measure what it intends to

• The external generalizability of the findings

• The method of data collection

Which worldview/paradigm approach is most likely to use open-ended interview questions?

• Positivism

• Mixed methods

• Interpretivism

• Critical realism

Which aspect is a key feature of a questionnaire in positivist research?

• Open-ended questions

• Close-ended questions

• Non-probability sampling

• Content analysis

In qualitative research, "transferability" refers to:

• The ability to generalise results across populations

• How applicable findings are to other contexts

• The accuracy of statistical results

• The replication of results in different studies

Which method is used to ensure reliability by re-testing the same instrument under the same conditions?

• Triangulation

• Pre-test

• Stability

• Validity testing