Practical Research Quiz

What is the nature of research?

• A casual conversation about findings

• A subjective opinion on a topic

• A random guess about outcomes

• A systematic inquiry that describes a phenomenon

Which of the following is a characteristic of research?

• It requires high order thinking skills (HOTS)

• It is always linear

• It is based solely on personal beliefs

• It avoids empirical evidence

What does 'empirical' mean in the context of research?

• Based on theoretical assumptions

• Based on direct observation and experimentation

• Based on historical data only

• Based on personal opinions

What should be avoided when selecting a research topic?

• Topics with sufficient resources

• Overly recent topics

• Topics of personal interest

• Manageable topics

What is a research gap?

• A well-explored area of study

• A conclusion drawn from previous studies

• An issue or area that has yet to be addressed

• A summary of existing research

What is the purpose of a literature review?

• To establish your research gap

• To summarize unrelated studies

• To avoid citing sources

• To present personal opinions

What is the first step in the literature search stage?

• Conduct interviews

• Draft the literature review

• Specify the topic and subtopics

• Evaluate the sources

What is a theoretical framework?

• A narrow set of ideas specific to the study

• A summary of findings

• A broader scope derived from other theories

• A personal opinion on the research topic

What is the significance of the study?

• A summary of the literature review

• A list of all sources used

• The specific contribution and benefits of the study

• A brief description of the research methods

What does 'informed consent' refer to?

• Participants' agreement to participate in the study

• A summary of the research findings

• A method of data collection

• A type of literature review