Research Methods Quiz

What section of a research paper presents how the study contributes to the field?

• Significance of the Study

• Scope and Delimitation

• Operational Definition

• Glossary of Terminology

What part of the research provides a foundation of theories and concepts related to the study?

• Theoretical Framework

• Conceptual Framework

• Literature Review

• Methodology

Which of the following refers to a research method that involves observing subjects in their natural environment?

• Experimental Research

• Ethnographic Research

• Correlational Research

• Survey Research

The ethical principle that requires researchers to obtain voluntary agreement from participants is known as:

• Confidentiality

• Anonymity

• Informed Consent

• Beneficence

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

• To summarize the results of the study

• To identify gaps in existing research

• To present the research findings

• To conduct statistical analysis

Which sampling method ensures that every individual in a population has an equal chance of being selected?

• Stratified Sampling

• Purposive Sampling

• Random Sampling

• Snowball Sampling

A research hypothesis is:

• A proven fact

• A tentative statement predicting the relationship between variables

• A summary of findings

• A collection of numerical data

In qualitative research, the main focus is on:

• Numbers and statistics

• Understanding meanings and experiences

• Laboratory experiments

• Quantifying relationships

What type of variable is manipulated by the researcher in an experiment?

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Control Variable

• Intervening Variable

The research design that aims to establish cause-and-effect relationships is known as:

• Correlational Design

• Experimental Design

• Descriptive Design

• Case Study Design