Research Methodology Quiz

What is the primary purpose of research according to the text?

• To promote products

• To discover new knowledge

• To entertain people

• To create confusion

Which of the following is NOT a type of research objective mentioned?

• Particular objective

• Experimental objective

• Specific objective

• General objective

What does the term 'empirical data' refer to?

• Data from historical events

• Data from personal opinions

• Data from research results

• Data based on theories

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data collection?

• Graphical representation

• Statistical analysis

• Interviews with open-ended questions

• Surveys with numerical answers

What is the focus of a theoretical framework in research?

• To outline existing theories

• To present new ideas

• To collect data

• To provide a summary of findings

What is the main ethical consideration in research regarding participants?

• To involve them in all decisions

• To ensure they are paid

• To keep their identities confidential

• To publish their names

Which sampling method gives every member an equal chance of being selected?

• Convenience sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Random sampling

• Purposive sampling

What is the purpose of a conceptual framework in research?

• To collect data

• To address research variables

• To provide a visual representation

• To summarize the research findings

What does 'plagiarism' mean in the context of research?

• Citing sources correctly

• Creating original content

• Copying without acknowledgment

• Using your own ideas

Which of the following is a method of non-random sampling?

• Stratified sampling

• Systematic sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Simple random sampling