Research Methodology Quiz

A researcher is studying the impact of online learning on students’ academic performance. Which of the following research gaps would make the study relevant?

• The increase in the number of online students worldwide

• The availability of different learning management systems

• The lack of studies on how online learning affects student motivation and performance

• The use of different teaching strategies in traditional classrooms

A student researcher is developing a study on social media usage and its effect on self-esteem. Which is the best purpose statement?

• This study examines the effect of social media on students' self-esteem by analyzing their usage patterns and self-perception.

• Many students use social media, and it is important to know its advantages and disadvantages.

• The purpose of this study is to encourage students to use social media responsibly.

• Social media has both positive and negative effects on students.

If a researcher aims to compare the effectiveness of two teaching strategies on students’ performance, which of the following is the best research question?

• How do teachers motivate students to learn?

• What are the best teaching strategies for high school students?

• What is the difference in academic performance between students taught with traditional lectures and those taught with interactive learning?

• What subjects do students find most difficult?

A researcher wants to study the mental health effects of excessive gaming on teenagers. Which part of Chapter 1 should clearly establish why the study is necessary?

• Definition of Terms

• Scope and Limitations

• Research Gap

• Conceptual Framework

A group of researchers conducted a study on the relationship between sleep deprivation and academic performance. However, they could not control external factors such as students' personal study habits. This should be discussed under which section?

• Significance of the Study

• Limitations of the Study

• Theoretical Framework

• Statement of the Problem

A student claims that their research is not biased because they surveyed only their closest friends. What is the main limitation of this study?

• Theoretical bias

• Small sample size

• Lack of random sampling

• Incorrect use of a conceptual framework

A teacher asks students to rewrite their Statement of the Problem to make it more researchable. Which of the following should be avoided?

• Using measurable objectives

• Asking 'Why' questions instead of 'What' or 'How'

• Clearly defining variables

• Breaking down the problem into sub-questions

A researcher wants to investigate the effectiveness of a new teaching strategy but realizes that previous studies already explored this topic. What should they do to establish a research gap?

• Use the same methods as previous studies

• Change the research topic entirely

• Identify what previous studies failed to address, such as long-term effects or specific student groups

• Copy and reword the findings of past research

A student is conducting research on the impact of mobile phones on students' attention span. If they define 'attention span' as 'the number of minutes a student can stay focused without distraction,' this definition is:

• A conceptual definition

• A theoretical framework

• An operational definition

• A research gap

Which of the following is an example of an independent variable in a study about exercise and stress levels?

• The number of students participating in the study

• The stress levels recorded before and after exercise

• The amount of exercise done daily

• The type of data analysis used