Research Methods Quiz

Which of the following is an example of primary research?

• Analysing census data

• Conducting interviews

• Reading academic journals

• Reviewing government reports

In which method does a researcher interpret words and images to understand social life?

• Interview

• Observation

• Content analysis

• Statistical analysis

Which research method is most likely to produce quantitative data?

• In-depth interviews

• Participant observation

• Survey questionnaires

• Focus groups

Secondary research involves:

• Collecting new data directly from participants

• Analyzing existing data collected by others

• Conducting experiments in controlled settings

• Observing people in their natural environment

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

• Large sample sizes

• Statistical analysis

• In-depth exploration of meanings

• Generalizable results

What type of research method is best suited for gathering numerical data from a large population?

• Ethnography

• Case study

• Survey

• Unstructured interview

Which approach will best assist a researcher in finding out how and why a protest group operates?

• Observing and tallying group actions

• Targeting a small number of protestors

• Randomly selecting a large number of protestors

• Comparing numerical data to a previously published report

Content analysis is primarily used for:

• Collecting new data through experiments

• Analyzing existing textual or visual materials

• Conducting face-to-face interviews

• Observing behavior in natural settings

Which research method is most likely to produce rich, detailed descriptions of social phenomena?

• Structured surveys

• Statistical analysis

• Participant observation

• Experimental design

In quantitative research, validity refers to:

• The consistency of research findings

• The accuracy of measurements

• The depth of qualitative insights

• The generalizability of results