Practical Research 1 Q4 Exam

What is the primary characteristic of quantitative research?

• Exploring human experiences through interviews

• Collecting numerical data for statistical analysis

• Understanding emotions through personal narratives

• Studying unique cases without generalization

Which research approach is best for analyzing cultural traditions and social behaviors?

• Experimental research

• Qualitative research

• Survey research

• Statistical modeling

A study aims to measure the impact of social media usage on academic performance by analyzing test scores of students with different social media habits. What type of research is this?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

What method is most commonly used in qualitative research?

• Observations and interviews

• Large-scale surveys

• Controlled experiments

• Randomized trials

A researcher aims to explore how people experience grief by conducting interviews and analyzing recurring themes in their responses. What research method is being used?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

What distinguishes mixed methods research from other research types?

• It combines both qualitative and quantitative approaches

• It strictly focuses on numerical data

• It avoids the use of statistical tools

• It only involves surveys

A psychologist wants to examine whether exercise influences stress levels by assigning participants to different workout programs and measuring changes in stress hormone levels. What type of research is this?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Which research strategy is typically used in qualitative research to gain an in-depth understanding of a phenomenon?

• Phenomenology

• Randomized control trials

• Regression analysis

• Meta-analysis

A researcher wants to determine the effects of daily meditation on anxiety levels. They record participants' anxiety scores before and after a meditation program. This research is:

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

A historian reviews personal letters from soldiers to understand their emotional experiences during war. What research method is this?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative