Fun with Research Types

What is research?

• Research is a way to entertain oneself.

• Research is a random guess about a topic.

• Research is only about collecting opinions.

• Research is a systematic investigation to establish facts or principles.

What type of research asks questions?

• Quantitative research

• Experimental research

• Qualitative research

• Descriptive research

What is a survey in research?

• A survey is a method for conducting experiments in a lab.

• A survey is a research method for collecting data from respondents to understand their opinions or behaviors.

• A survey is a process of interviewing experts in a field.

• A survey is a type of statistical analysis of existing data.

What type of research uses numbers?

• Quantitative research

• Exploratory research

• Descriptive research

• Qualitative research

What is an experiment in research?

• An experiment is a random guess about outcomes.

• An experiment is a collection of unrelated observations.

• An experiment is a systematic procedure to test hypotheses by manipulating variables.

• An experiment is a theoretical discussion without practical application.

What type of research looks at stories?

• Quantitative research

• Narrative research

• Experimental research

• Case study research

What is observational research?

• Observational research is a method of data collection that involves observing subjects in their natural environment without interference.

• A method of data collection that relies on surveys and interviews.

• A form of research that only uses laboratory settings for data collection.

• A technique that involves manipulating variables to observe effects.

What type of research is done in a lab?

• Theoretical research

• Historical research

• Qualitative research

• Experimental research, observational research, and applied research.

What is qualitative research?

• A method that uses statistical analysis to study trends.

• A research approach focused solely on numerical data.

• A technique that only surveys large groups of people.

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

What is quantitative research?

• Quantitative research is a method of inquiry that focuses on quantifying data and analyzing it using statistical techniques.

• Quantitative research is solely based on personal opinions and anecdotes.

• Qualitative research focuses on understanding behaviors and experiences.

• Quantitative research does not involve any statistical analysis.