Fourth Quarter Exam in Research Methods

What is the main purpose of qualitative research?

• To generalize findings to a larger population

• To measure numerical data

• To explore and understand meanings and experiences

• To test hypotheses with statistical tools

Which research method uses structured questionnaires for data collection?

• Ethnography

• Survey

• Case study

• Narrative inquiry

In qualitative research, triangulation refers to:

• Using multiple data collection methods

• Testing multiple hypotheses

• Using a three-sided research design

• Testing a single variable

What is the main characteristic of quantitative research?

• It uses open-ended questions

• It relies on numerical data and statistics

• It focuses on personal experiences

• It uses interpretative analysis

Which research design aims to determine cause-and-effect relationships?

• Descriptive

• Correlational

• Experimental

• Phenomenological

In mixed-methods research, the researcher uses:

• Both qualitative and quantitative approaches

• Only qualitative methods

• Only quantitative methods

• Random sampling only

Which of the following is a non-probability sampling technique?

• Stratified sampling

• Simple random sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Systematic sampling

In qualitative research, saturation is reached when:

• New data is still emerging

• No new information is found

• The data collection period ends

• The sample size reaches 100

What type of research focuses on lived experiences?

• Experimental

• Case study

• Phenomenology

• Action research

What is the primary tool for data gathering in ethnographic research?

• Questionnaires

• Interviews

• Observations

• Experiments