Research Methods

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods?

• Qualitative research focuses on numbers and statistics, while quantitative research focuses on observations and descriptions

• Qualitative research uses interviews and observations, while quantitative research uses surveys and experiments

• Qualitative research is more subjective, while quantitative research is more objective

• Qualitative research is used in social sciences, while quantitative research is used in natural sciences

What is the first step in the research process?

• Collecting data

• Formulating a research question

• Analyzing data

• Writing a research report

Which of the following is an example of qualitative research method?

• Survey

• Experiment

• Interview

• Observation

Which of the following is an example of a primary research method?

• Reading books and articles

• Analyzing existing data

• Conducting surveys

• Reviewing literature

What is a hypothesis?

• A conclusion drawn from the research findings

• A prediction about the relationship between variables

• A summary of the research methodology

• A statement of the research objectives

What is the final step in the research process?

• Collecting data

• Formulating a research question

• Analyzing data

• Writing a research report

The purpose of the .......................... section is to describe the individuals in the study in enough detail that the reader can understand who they are.

....................... research involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data (e.g., text, video, or audio) to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences.

....................... research involves collecting and analyzing numerical data for statistical analysis.

• Qualitative/ Quantitative

• Quantitative/ Qualitative

• Primary/ Secondary

• Secondary/ Primary

Involve the forms of data collection, analysis, and interpretation that researchers propose for their studies

• research method

• research design

• research approach

Interview data, observation data, document data, and audiovisual data

• Qualitative Methods

• Mixed Methods

• Quantitative Methods