RSMT 123 Test 2

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A newspaper article summarizing a study

• An encyclopedia entry

• A firsthand interview with a community leader

• A textbook chapter on research methods

What is a key characteristic of secondary data?

• It is collected firsthand by the researcher

• It is original and unedited

• It has been processed, analyzed, or published by someone else

• It is always more reliable than primary data

Which criterion ensures that research material is factual and objective?

• Relevance

• Language

• Adequacy

• Quality control

What is meant by the ‘validity’ of a data source?

• It is easy to understand

• It has been peer-reviewed

• The data is correct, factual, and reliable

• It was published in a well-known journal

Which of the following is NOT considered a source of information?

• Archived materials

• Printed materials

• Personal opinions on social media

• Expert interviews

A literature review is best described as:

• A summary of all available research on a topic

• A review of information that is relevant to a research question

• A section in a research paper that presents new data

• A list of books and articles on a subject

Which of the following is a key feature of an effective literature review?

• It includes only information that supports the researcher’s viewpoint

• It summarizes all available sources, whether relevant or not

• It highlights gaps in existing research

• It relies mainly on personal experience

How many sources must students use for their literature review in RSMT 123?

• At least two print sources

• At least four sources (two print, two online)

• At least three sources (one print, two online)

• Unlimited, as long as they support the research

Which type of research method involves collecting numerical data and analyzing relationships between variables?

• Qualitative research

• Correlational research

• Observational research

• Focus group discussions

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

• It seeks to understand people's experiences and motivations

• It relies on statistical analysis

• It explores subjective knowledge

• It involves close relationships between the researcher and participants