Quiz on Quantitative Research Methods

What is the primary focus of quantitative research?

• Observing behavior in natural settings

• Gathering number-based data

• Conducting interviews

• Gathering opinion-based data

Which type of experiment is conducted in a highly controlled environment?

• Quasi-experiment

• Lab experiment

• Natural experiment

• Field experiment

What is a key limitation of lab experiments?

• High ecological validity

• Lack of control over variables

• Random allocation of participants

• Artificial environment

In which type of experiment do researchers not manipulate the independent variable?

• Lab experiment

• Case Study

• Field experiment

• Natural experiment

What is a characteristic of quasi-experiments?

• Conducted in a lab setting

• Participants are grouped based on traits

• Independent variable is manipulated

• Participants are randomly allocated

What is the purpose of random allocation in experiments?

• To increase ecological validity

• To limit researcher bias

• To control for demand characteristics

• To ensure high reliability

What type of sampling technique involves every member of the target population having an equal chance of being selected?

• Random sampling

• Snowball sampling

• Purposive sampling

• Convenience sampling

What is a directional hypothesis?

• It is not testable

• It is always non-directional

• It states a specific expected outcome

• It predicts no significant difference

What is the main advantage of using surveys/questionnaires?

• They require the researcher to be present

• They can gather large amounts of data quickly

• They are always reliable

• They are always qualitative

What is the purpose of counter-balancing in repeated measures design?

• To control for order effects

• To increase sample size

• To enhance ecological validity

• To ensure random allocation