Research

In depth written data that comes from unstructured interviews or observations and often contains opinions and facts is known as what?

• Quantitative data

• Qualitative data

• Cross section study

• Content analysis

What does reliability mean with regards to research?

• that we can trust the researcher to be ethical

• that research should be able to be repeated at a different time or in a different place and produce the same results

• that research has guaranteed results, no matter what the circumstance

• that research has been approved by the BSA

The question of whether the research has uncovered the truth about social life and is accurate in it's findings is known as what?

• Reliability

• Certainty

• Validity

• Accuracy

What is the primary purpose of conducting social research?

• To prove a hypothesis

• To explore social phenomena

• To collect data

• To publish papers

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research in social studies?

• Statistical analysis

• Numerical data

• In-depth understanding

• Large sample size

What is a common method used in social research to gather qualitative data?

• Surveys

• Experiments

• Interviews

• Questionnaires

In social research, what does the term 'triangulation' refer to?

• Using multiple theories

• Using multiple methods

• Using multiple researchers

• Using multiple locations

Which of the following is an ethical consideration in social research?

• Data manipulation

• Informed consent

• Biased sampling

• Selective reporting

What is the role of a literature review in social research?

• To collect primary data

• To analyze statistical data

• To summarize existing knowledge

• To conduct experiments

Which type of research design is often used to study cause-and-effect relationships in social studies?

• Descriptive research

• Exploratory research

• Experimental research

• Correlational research