Research Methods Quiz

Which research method is used to study something in its normal environment?

• Literature Review

• Survey

• Observation

• Experiment

Which research method is used to gain more in-depth understanding of a topic?

• Focus Group

• Experiment

• Survey

• Literature Review

Which research method involves asking people questions to learn more about a topic or group?

• Observation

• Survey

• Experiment

• Literature Review

Which method involves watching subjects in their natural environment without interference?

• Experiment

• Survey

• Observation

• Literature Review

What is qualitative research?

• Research that focuses on opinions and feelings

• Research that uses only numerical data

• Research that is always conducted online

• Research that involves only experiments

What is an example of qualitative research?

• Interviewing people about their experiences

• Conducting a large-scale survey

• Measuring the temperature of a substance

• Counting the number of cars in a parking lot

What type of research involves data that others have already collected, such as newspaper articles and government statistics?

• Primary research

• Secondary research

• Experimental research

• Qualitative research

Why is it important for an organization to have a registered address?

• It shows the organization is legitimate.

• It makes the article more interesting.

• It ensures the article is free to access.

• It allows the article to be published internationally.

What does unbiased analysis in an article mean?

• The author examines more than one opinion on the issue.

• The author only presents their personal viewpoint.

• The author avoids discussing controversial topics.

• The author uses complex language to confuse readers.

What is primary research?

• Research you carry out yourself

• Information that is already collected

• Analyzing existing data

• Reviewing literature