Research Methods Quiz

The term 'quantitative research' refers to:

• Research based on numerical data

• Research based on personal observations

• Research based on interviews

• Research based on theoretical analysis

What type of sampling ensures that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected?

• Random sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Purposive sampling

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of descriptive research?

• It describes the characteristics of a population

• It is primarily concerned with cause-and-effect relationships

• It involves the collection of detailed information

• It does not manipulate variables

The purpose of hypothesis testing is to:

• Prove that the hypothesis is correct

• Reject the null hypothesis

• Determine the accuracy of the research question

• Test the validity of the research hypothesis

Which of the following is an example of primary data?

• Data from government reports

• Data from a published research study

• Data from an interview or survey conducted by the researcher

• Data from a historical archive

Which type of research method is best suited for exploring the depth of a topic in a detailed manner, often using interviews or case studies?

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

• Experimental research

• Survey research

Which of the following is true about a control group in an experiment?

• It receives the experimental treatment

• It is used to measure the effect of the independent variable

• It is not manipulated in any way

• It is randomly assigned to the researcher

The type of research that aims to identify the causes of behavior by manipulating variables is called:

• Correlational research

• Experimental research

• Descriptive research

• Historical research

Which statistical test is used to compare the means of two independent groups?

• Paired t-test

• Independent t-test

• ANOVA

• Chi-square test

Which of the following is an example of an ordinal scale of measurement?

• The number of students in a class

• Ranking of participants in a race

• The height of participants

• The color of cars in a parking lot