ACTIVITY 1: SHORT QUIZ

Question 1: Which of the following is the primary purpose of a literature review in research

• To present the researcher's personal opinions on the topic.
• To summarize and synthesize existing research relevant to the research question
• To avoid reading other researchers' work and focus on original ideas
• To lengthen the research paper with unnecessary information.

What type of research aims to explore and describe a phenomenon without manipulating variables?

• Experimental research
• Correlational research
• Descriptive research
• Quasi-experimental

In a research study, the "population" refers to:

• The group of individuals selected for the study
• The statistical methods used to analyze the data
• The entire group of individuals that the researcher is interested in studying
• The control group in an experiment.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-formulated research question?

• It is broad and covers multiple topics
• It is vague and open to interpretation
• It is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART)
• It is based on personal opinions rather than empirical evidence.

What is the purpose of statistical significance testing in quantitative research?

• To prove that the research hypothesis is absolutely true.
• To determine the practical significance of the research findings
• To assess the probability that the observed results occurred by chance
• To manipulate the data to support the researcher's desired outcome.