Research Methodology and Data Collection Quiz

What type of variable is manipulated to observe its effect on another variable?

• Control variable

• Confounding variable

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative data?

• Statistical analysis

• Structured interviews

• Numerical format

• In-depth conversations

What is the main advantage of primary data?

• Easier to analyze

• More reliable and authentic

• Less expensive to collect

• Already published

Which of the following is a disadvantage of secondary data?

• May not be reliable

• High cost of collection

• Specific to the research problem

• Easier to collect

What type of questionnaire allows respondents to provide their own answers?

• Dichotomous question

• Closed-ended question

• Open-ended question

• Multiple choice question

Which data collection method involves direct interaction with participants?

• Checklist

• Interview

• Survey

• Observation

What is a key feature of structured interviews?

• Focus on open-ended responses

• Same questions for all respondents

• Flexibility in questions

• Informal conversation

What is the purpose of a pilot study?

• To collect final data

• To test logistics and feasibility

• To analyze secondary data

• To finalize the research design

Which of the following is NOT a type of observation?

• Participant observation

• Random observation

• Non-participant observation

• Structured observation

What is a disadvantage of using questionnaires?

• High response rates

• Limited depth of information

• Easy to analyze

• Cost-effective