Exploring Research Methodologies and Hypotheses

Freya is conducting a research project to understand the experiences of people living in urban areas. Which of the following is a qualitative research methodology she might use?

• Survey

• Case Study

• Experiment

• Meta-analysis

What is the primary purpose of a literature review in research?

• To collect data

• To test a hypothesis

• To summarise existing research

• To conduct experiments

Freya is conducting a science experiment to test the effect of sunlight on plant growth. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good hypothesis for her experiment?

• It is vague

• It is testable

• It is a question

• It is a statement of fact

In hypothesis testing, what does the null hypothesis represent?

• The hypothesis that there is an effect

• The hypothesis that there is no effect

• The hypothesis that is always true

• The hypothesis that is always false

Scarlett wants to test the hypothesis that drinking a cup of green tea every day improves concentration levels. Which of the following would be the best method to test this hypothesis?

• Conducting interviews with tea drinkers

• Observing students in a library

• Performing an experiment with a control group

• Reviewing literature on tea consumption

Emily is conducting a research study to understand the effects of a new teaching method on student performance. What is the main goal of hypothesis testing in her research?

• To prove a hypothesis

• To disprove a hypothesis

• To determine the validity of a hypothesis

• To create a new hypothesis

During a group study session, Ishaan and Anaya are discussing how to write a literature review for their research project. Which of the following is NOT typically included in a literature review?

• Summary of previous research

• Personal opinions

• Identification of research gaps

• Analysis of methodologies

Isabelle hypothesises that students who study in a quiet environment score higher on exams than those who study in a noisy environment. What is the independent variable in this hypothesis?

• Exam scores

• Study environment

• Type of exam

• Number of students

Max is conducting a science experiment to determine the effect of sunlight on plant growth. Which of the following is a method he should use to test his hypothesis?

• Literature review

• Data collection

• Statistical analysis

• Hypothesis formulation

In a clinical trial, what is the purpose of using a control group?

• To increase the sample size

• To provide a baseline for comparison

• To test multiple variables

• To ensure the experiment is ethical