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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

....................... 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