Research Methodologies Overview

What are the main types of research?

• Theoretical, Historical, Statistical

• Basic, Applied, Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods

• Narrative, Case Study, Survey

• Exploratory, Descriptive, Experimental

Define qualitative research.

• Qualitative research focuses exclusively on laboratory experiments.

• Qualitative research relies solely on statistical analysis.

• Qualitative research is a method that explores human behavior and experiences through non-numerical data.

• Qualitative research is a method that uses numerical data to measure outcomes.

Define quantitative research.

• Quantitative research is a systematic investigation that focuses on quantifying relationships and phenomena using numerical data.

• Quantitative research does not involve any statistical analysis.

• Qualitative research focuses on subjective experiences and opinions.

• Quantitative research is based solely on personal interviews and case studies.

What is the purpose of exploratory research?

• To collect quantitative data for statistical analysis.

• To conduct experiments with a defined hypothesis.

• The purpose of exploratory research is to explore and understand a problem or phenomenon when little is known.

• To confirm existing theories about a phenomenon.

What is the difference between descriptive and analytical research?

• Descriptive research focuses on experiments, while analytical research is purely observational.

• Descriptive research is only qualitative, whereas analytical research is only quantitative.

• Descriptive research analyzes data, while analytical research simply describes it.

• Descriptive research provides detailed accounts, while analytical research examines relationships and causes.

List two examples of qualitative research methods.

• Surveys

• Observations

• Experiments

• Interviews, Focus Groups

List two examples of quantitative research methods.

• Focus Groups

• Case Studies

• Interviews

• Surveys, Experiments

What is a case study in qualitative research?

• A case study is a statistical analysis of a large population.

• A case study is an in-depth analysis of a specific instance or example within its real-life context.

• A case study is a brief summary of research findings.

• A case study is a theoretical framework without real-world application.

What is the role of surveys in quantitative research?

• Surveys are primarily used for qualitative data collection.

• Surveys only gather opinions without statistical relevance.

• Surveys are not useful in understanding population trends.

• Surveys provide a structured method for collecting quantitative data that can be statistically analyzed.

What is the significance of sampling in research?

• Sampling is irrelevant when studying small populations.

• Sampling eliminates the need for statistical analysis.

• Sampling is only necessary for qualitative research.

• Sampling is significant because it enables efficient data collection and analysis while ensuring representativeness of the population.