Research Methodology Quiz

What are the different research paradigms?

What does epistemology study in the context of research?

• The nature of reality

• The nature of knowledge

• The nature of values

• The nature of existence

How does constructivism view reality?

• Reality is knowable and objective.

• Reality is unknowable and subjective.

• Reality is constructed by a social process by humans.

• Reality is defined by power relationships.

Which philosophical approach emphasizes the subjective nature of reality?

• Positivism

• Interpretivism

• Realism

• Empiricism

Positivism/Post-positivism usually uses what type of methodology?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Mixed Methods

What does "quantitative research" primarily focus on?

• Exploring underlying meanings and motivations

• Collecting numerical data and statistical analysis

• Understanding subjective experiences

• Using interviews and observations for data collection

Interpretivism/ Constructivism usually uses what type of methodology?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Mixed Methods

Which of the below are linked to QUALITATIVE research? (multiple answers)

• Researcher is part of the research

• Limited generalisability

• Bias risk

• Large sample sizes

• Can be generalised

Which of the below are linked to QUANTITATIVE research? (multiple answers)

• Researcher remains neutral in the research process

• Limited generalisability

• Researcher is part of the research

• Large sample sizes

• Can be generalised

Give three or more methods that can be used in QUALITATIVE research?