PR1 Q3 W1 QUIZ

What is the primary purpose of research?

• To gather random data

• To answer specific questions and solve problems

• To generate entertainment

• To conduct surveys

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

• Inductive reasoning

• Large sample sizes randomly selected

• Use of unstructured or semi-structured techniques

• Holistic analysis

According to Polit and Beck (2001), research is:

• An artistic exploration of opinions

• A systematic inquiry using disciplined methods

• Focused on entertainment value

• A theoretical exercise with no practical applications

Which statement best describes quantitative research?

• It relies on inductive reasoning.

• It uses narrative and descriptive methods.

• It uses numerical data analyzed mathematically.

• It involves informal, personal language.

What kind of research seeks to confirm hypotheses about phenomena using statistical tools?

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

• Narrative research

• Ethnographic research

Why is research considered essential in daily life?

• To make guesses about societal issues

• To validate biases

• To gather evidence and provide solutions to problems

• To limit personal freedom

A qualitative study is likely to:

• Collect data through statistical surveys

• Provide in-depth information about human behavior

• Test relationships using closed-ended questions

• Focus on objective, numeric outcomes

Which type of reasoning is commonly used in qualitative research?

• Deductive reasoning

• Reductionist reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Logical positivism

How does quantitative research analyze its data?

• Using statistical analysis

• Through open-ended narratives

• Via unstructured observations

• With subjective interpretation

Which method is most commonly associated with quantitative research?

• Focus groups

• Statistical surveys

• Case studies

• Observational journals