Research Instruments Quiz

What is a research instrument?

• A tool used to analyze data after the research is complete

• A device used to record the physical conditions during the study

• A tool used for collecting data in a systematic way

• A method used to organize the research findings

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research instrument?

• Survey questionnaire

• Focus group discussion guide

• Random sampling table

• Statistical analysis software

Which research instrument is best suited for collecting numerical data?

• Open-ended interview questions

• Likert scale survey

• Focus group discussion

• Case study

A questionnaire with a set of predetermined questions where participants select from given responses (e.g., strongly agree to strongly disagree) is known as a:

• Structured interview

• Likert scale questionnaire

• Unstructured interview

• Case study

Which of the following research instruments is designed to allow for detailed responses in the form of narrative answers?

• Likert scale survey

• Structured interview

• Open-ended interview questions

• Focus group discussion

Which research instrument would be most appropriate for studying the opinions and attitudes of a large population?

• Focus group discussions

• Structured interviews

• Surveys and questionnaires

• Observational checklists

If a researcher wanted to study a group of people’s in-depth experiences, which instrument would be most appropriate?

• Questionnaire

• Focus group interview

• Likert scale

• Experiment

A researcher is conducting a study on classroom behavior and observes students’ actions in a natural setting without intervention. The research instrument used in this case is:

• Questionnaire

• Participant observation checklist

• Focus group discussion

• Structured interview

In a study on teacher-student interactions, a researcher uses a checklist to note specific behaviors such as “teacher providing feedback” or “student asking questions.” This is an example of:

• Observation checklist

• Survey

• Likert scale

• Focus group

Which of the following is a primary advantage of using a survey as a research instrument?

• It allows for in-depth exploration of personal experiences

• It provides quick and quantitative data from a large group of people

• It allows participants to engage in group discussion

• It is ideal for studying small, specific samples