Research Methodology Quiz

Which of the following is a key component of research methodology?

• Research funding

• Data collection tools

• Paradigms and theoretical frameworks

• Personal opinions

What is the primary difference between research methods and research methodology?

• Methods focus on techniques, while methodology provides theoretical underpinnings

• Methods are broader than methodology

• Methodology only applies to quantitative research

• Methods focus on philosophy

Which research paradigm emphasizes objective reality and empirical evidence?

• Constructivism

• Interpretivism

• Positivism

• Pragmatism

What is the first step in the research process?

• Data analysis

• Selecting a sample

• Defining the research problem

• Writing the conclusion

In qualitative research, what is the primary focus?

• Statistical measurements

• Understanding human experiences and meanings

• Conducting controlled experiments

• Testing null hypotheses

Which of the following describes a mixed-methods research approach?

• Combining qualitative and quantitative methods

• Using only one type of research method

• Only using survey-based research

• Relying only on numerical data

Which of these is a common challenge in prison-based dog-training program research?

• Lack of prisoner interest

• Difficulty accessing prisons

• Limited availability of trained dogs

• No measurable benefits to prisoners

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?

• Contextual understanding

• Use of numerical data

• Subjectivity

• In-depth interviews

A study that tracks students' academic performance over ten years is an example of what type of research design?

• Cross-sectional

• Longitudinal

• Experimental

• Case study

Which philosophical assumption is concerned with the nature of reality?

• Axiology

• Ontology

• Epistemology

• Pragmatism