Research Design Quiz

What does the research design serve as for a study?

• A random selection of participants

• A blueprint for data collection and analysis

• A summary of previous research

• A list of research problems

Which qualitative research method involves immersing oneself in the participants' environment?

• Phenomenological

• Case Study

• Narrative

• Ethnography

What type of research is characterized by numerical analysis of data?

• Qualitative Research

• Causal-comparative Research

• Quantitative Research

• Ethnographic Research

Which sampling method ensures every element of the population has an equal chance of selection?

• Convenience Sampling

• Stratified Sampling

• Random Sampling

• Purposive Sampling

What is the purpose of survey research?

• To analyze historical data

• To explore relationships between variables

• To conduct experiments

• To gather precise behavioral data

Which qualitative method focuses on describing an event or phenomenon?

• Phenomenological

• Ethnography

• Case Study

• Narrative

What does causal-comparative research aim to uncover?

• A statistical analysis of data

• A narrative of individual experiences

• A cause-and-effect relationship

• A correlation between two variables

What is the term for the total number of people who serve as subjects in a study?

• Sample

• Population

• Sampling Procedure

• Data Set

Which sampling method is based on the availability of participants?

• Convenience Sampling

• Quota Sampling

• Referral Sampling

• Stratified Sampling

What is the main focus of experimental research?

• To test a hypothesis

• To describe life experiences

• To gather qualitative insights

• To analyze existing data