Exploring Research Concepts

What are the two main types of research?

• Qualitative and Quantitative

• Theoretical and Practical

• Experimental and Descriptive

• Basic and Advanced

Define qualitative research.

• Qualitative research focuses exclusively on laboratory experiments.

• Qualitative research is a method that explores human behavior and experiences through non-numerical data.

• Qualitative research is a method that uses numerical data to measure outcomes.

• Qualitative research relies solely on statistical analysis.

What is quantitative research primarily focused on?

• Collecting and analyzing numerical data.

• Conducting experiments with no numerical data.

• Gathering qualitative insights from interviews.

• Exploring subjective opinions through surveys.

Name one common research methodology used in social sciences.

• Quantitative analysis

• Case study method

• Experimental design

• Qualitative research

What is the purpose of a literature review in research?

• The purpose of a literature review in research is to summarize and evaluate existing research on a topic to identify gaps and inform future studies.

• To collect data from primary sources.

• To present personal opinions on the topic.

• To provide a detailed summary of a single study.

List one data collection technique used in surveys.

• Focus Group

• Interview

• Observation

• Questionnaire

What is the difference between primary and secondary data?

• Primary data is original and firsthand; secondary data is collected by others.

• Primary data is collected from surveys; secondary data is collected from experiments.

• Primary data is always quantitative; secondary data is always qualitative.

• Primary data is outdated; secondary data is current.

How can interviews be used as a data collection method?

• Interviews provide qualitative insights through direct interaction with participants.

• Interviews eliminate the need for any follow-up questions or clarifications.

• Interviews are primarily used for statistical analysis of large datasets.

• Interviews only gather quantitative data through surveys.

What is the importance of sample size in research?

• A larger sample size always guarantees better results.

• Sample size is important because it impacts the accuracy, reliability, and generalizability of research results.

• Sample size is irrelevant to research outcomes.

• Sample size only affects the cost of research.

What does it mean to analyze research data?

• To analyze research data means to present data without any context.

• To analyze research data means to collect data without any interpretation.

• To analyze research data means to systematically examine and interpret data to extract insights and draw conclusions.

• To analyze research data means to ignore the data and make assumptions.