Exploring Research Methodology

What is research methodology?

• A random collection of data points

• A summary of previous research findings

• A set of personal opinions on a topic

• Research methodology is the systematic approach used to conduct research, including methods for data collection and analysis.

Why is research methodology important in studies?

• It eliminates the need for data collection.

• It helps in selecting the research topic.

• Research methodology is important because it ensures the validity and reliability of research findings.

• It guarantees funding for the research project.

What are the main types of research methods?

• The main types of research methods are qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.

• Longitudinal, cross-sectional, and retrospective methods

• Experimental, observational, and descriptive methods

• Case studies, surveys, and interviews

Define qualitative research and give an example.

• An example of qualitative research is conducting a large-scale survey to gather numerical data.

• An example of qualitative research is conducting in-depth interviews with participants to explore their experiences with a specific healthcare service.

• An example of qualitative research is performing a randomized controlled trial to test a new medication.

• An example of qualitative research is analyzing statistical data from a government report.

Define quantitative research and give an example.

• A case study analyzing individual behavior patterns.

• An observational study tracking wildlife migration.

• A literature review summarizing previous research findings.

• An example of quantitative research is a survey measuring the average income of a population.

What is a literature review in research?

• A literature review is a collection of random articles without any specific focus.

• A literature review is a detailed analysis of a single research paper.

• A literature review is a summary of personal opinions on a topic.

• A literature review is a survey of existing research on a specific topic.

What is the difference between primary and secondary data?

• Primary data is original and firsthand; secondary data is collected by others.

• Primary data is less reliable than secondary data.

• Secondary data is collected in real-time; primary data is historical.

• Primary data is always quantitative; secondary data is always qualitative.

What role does sampling play in research?

• Sampling is irrelevant to the accuracy of research findings.

• Sampling is only used for qualitative research.

• Sampling eliminates the need for data analysis.

• Sampling is crucial in research as it enables the study of a representative subset of a population to draw conclusions about the entire population.

What is a hypothesis in the context of research?

• A definitive conclusion drawn from data analysis.

• A random guess without any basis.

• A summary of previous research findings.

• A testable statement or prediction about the relationship between variables.

Explain the significance of ethical considerations in research.

• Ethical considerations are crucial in research to protect participants, ensure integrity, and maintain public trust.

• Ethical considerations are primarily about gaining publicity.

• Ethical considerations are only important for funding purposes.

• Ethical considerations have no impact on research outcomes.