Quiz#1

1. A research study claims that it presents absolute truth. What principle of research does

this violate?

• a) Objectivity

• b) Replicability

• c) Generalizability

• d) Reliability

2. Which of the following BEST distinguishes research from mere information gathering?

• a) It involves systematic investigation and analysis

• b) It is limited to reading scholarly articles

• c) It depends on pre-existing beliefs and opinions

• d) It is conducted only by experts

3. A student researcher aims to analyze the emotional impact of online learning. Which

research approach should they use?

• a) Quantitative research

• b) Experimental research

• c) Qualitative research

• d) Correlational research

4. In what way does research contribute to knowledge development?

• a) It confirms personal opinions

• b) It generates new insights and validates existing knowledge

• c) It eliminates the need for further studies

• d) It relies only on past research findings

5. How does quantitative research differ from qualitative research in terms of data

collection?

• a) Quantitative research uses subjective interpretation

• b) Qualitative research is focused on numerical analysis

• c) Quantitative research utilizes structured tools for measurable data

• d) Qualitative research is always experimental

6. Which of the following is a unique strength of qualitative research?

• a) Ability to generalize findings broadly

• b) Emphasis on numerical trends

• c) Capturing in-depth human experiences

• d) Avoiding biases through structured methodologies

7. Why is it crucial to identify the research gap before conducting a study?

• a) To ensure that the research is completely original

• b) To prove that past studies are incorrect

• c) To justify the study’s relevance and contribution

• d) To limit the study’s scope excessively

8. A researcher formulates the question: How does social media usage affect adolescent self-esteem? What characteristic makes this a strong research question?

• a) It is broad and open-ended

• b) It is focused and researchable

• c) It assumes a direct causal relationship

• d) It includes specific survey questions

9. When developing a thesis statement, which of the following should be avoided?

• a) Making a clear and arguable claim

• b) Using vague and overly broad assertions

• c) Providing a concise summary of the study

• d) Aligning it with the research questions

10. A researcher decides to use an existing study’s methodology but applies it to a different population. What research principle is being applied?

• a) Adaptability

• b) Generalizability

• c) Replicability

• d) Subjectivity