Research

This research method is a technique for ascertaining the self – reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group.

• Survey

• Observational

• Correlational

• Experiments

• Case Study

Which of the following is a simple statement of researchers’ intention and a crucial element of a research study?

• Research Hypothesis

• Research Objective

• Research Problem

This refers to data that has been compiled and organized to answer research questions. This may include data from interviews, archival documents, and/or focus groups.

• purposeful sampling

• data set

• reflexivity

• unit of analysis

Who is responsible for making sure that Sociologists stick to acceptable research guidelines?

• BSA

• SEB

• BBS

• ESC

Which of these is an example of a research method that produces primary data?

• Interview

• Book

• Journal

• Newspaper

This research method involves observing subjects in their natural environment without interference.

• Survey

• Naturalistic Observation

• Experiment

• Case Study

Which of the following is a key characteristic of qualitative research?

• Statistical Analysis

• Numerical Data

• Subjective Interpretation

• Controlled Variables

What is the primary purpose of a literature review in research?

• To collect data

• To analyze results

• To summarize existing knowledge

• To conduct experiments

Which type of research design is used to establish cause-and-effect relationships?

• Descriptive

• Correlational

• Experimental

• Qualitative

What is the term for a group of individuals selected from a population for study?

• Sample

• Variable

• Control Group

• Hypothesis