Research Methods Quiz

Which type of research involves collecting original data?

• Secondary Research

• Tertiary Research

• Primary Research

• Qualitative Research

What type of research uses existing data sources?

• Primary Research

• Experimental Research

• Secondary Research

• Field Research

Which of the following is NOT a method of primary research?

• Interviews

• Surveys

• Experiments

• Literature review

Which research method is typically used to gather qualitative data?

• Surveys

• Interviews

• Data analysis

• Literature review

Which research method is best for understanding detailed personal experiences?

• Surveys

• Interviews

• Data analysis

• Literature review

What is a disadvantage of primary research?

• Uses existing data

• Less time-consuming

• More expensive

• Limited scope

What is a typical outcome of secondary research?

• New data collection

• Original insights

• Data validation

• Hypothesis testing

Which research method focuses on numerical data?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Theoretical

• Descriptive

Which research method captures rich, detailed data?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Primary

• Secondary

What is a drawback of secondary research methods?

• May require ethical considerations and approvals.

• Data may be outdated or biased.

• Requires statistical expertise.

• Subjective interpretation of data.