Research Methodology Quiz

What is the primary objective of formative research?

• To test a hypothesis

• To gain familiarity with a phenomenon

• To portray characteristics of a group

• To determine frequency of occurrences

Which type of research aims to find solutions for immediate problems?

• Descriptive research

• Analytical research

• Applied research

• Fundamental research

What is the main focus of qualitative research?

• Analyzing statistical data

• Understanding underlying motives

• Testing causal relationships

• Measurement of quantity

Which phase involves collecting and presenting data for analysis?

• The empirical phase

• The design and planning phase

• The analytic phase

• The conceptual phase

What type of hypothesis suggests no relationship between variables?

• Complex hypothesis

• Null hypothesis

• Empirical hypothesis

• Alternative hypothesis

Which research design is best for assessing effectiveness of interventions?

• Case-control study

• Cohort study

• Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)

• Cross-sectional study

What is a characteristic of descriptive research?

• It tests causal relationships

• It focuses on abstract concepts

• It analyzes existing data

• It describes the current state of affairs

Which type of research is concerned with generalizations and theory formulation?

• Fundamental research

• Exploratory research

• Applied research

• Qualitative research

What is the purpose of a systematic review?

• To illustrate a condition

• To assess all relevant studies

• To combine data from one study

• To establish causation

Which hypothesis is verified logically according to JS Mill's canons?

• Statistical hypothesis

• Complex hypothesis

• Logical hypothesis

• Null hypothesis