Practical Research 1: Research Methodology

What is a population in research terms?

• A. A specific location where research is conducted

• B. The total group sharing common characteristics of interest to researchers

• C. sample in a study

• D. The geographical area of study

What distinguishes target population from accessible population?

• A. Target population is smaller than accessible population

• B. Accessible population is the entire group being studied

• C. Target population is the ideal group, while accessible population is the reachable portion

• D. There is no difference between the two populations search terms

Why do researchers often choose samples instead of studying entire populations?

• A. To make the research more complicated

• B. Due to constraints in budget, time, and manpower

• C. Because samples are more accurate than populations

• D. To avoid dealing with groups

Which type of sampling gives all population members a chance of being selected?

• A. Non-probability sampling

• B. Convenience sampling

• C. Probability sampling

• D. Quota sampling

What is convenience sampling also known as?

• A. Purpose sampling

• B. Scientific sampling

• C. Quota sampling

• D. Accidental or incidental sampling

In quota sampling, what is the key characteristic?

• A. Random selection of participants

• B. Setting specific proportions for different population segments

• C. Selecting only convenient participants

• D. Using only volunteers

What is another term for purposive sampling?

• A. Random sampling

• B. Quota sampling

• C. Judgmental sampling

• D. Convenience sampling

What are research instruments primarily used for?

• A. To analyze data

• B. To gather data for research

• C. To write research papers

• D. To select participants

What must participants receive before participating in research?

• A. Payment

• B. Written instructions only

• C. Informed consent

• D. Verbal agreement

Which of these is NOT mentioned as a main method of data gathering?

• A. Individual interviews

• B. Group interviews

• C. Written surveys

• D. Observations