Research Methods Quiz

What is a research method?

• A systematic approach to investigating a problem

• A random way of collecting data

• A method that guarantees success in research

• A personal opinion about a topic

Descriptive research aims to:

• Describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon

• Establish cause-and-effect relationships

• Manipulate variables in an experiment

• Ignore data collection

Which of the following is NOT a type of descriptive research?

• Case study

• Survey research

• Experimental research

• Observational research

The main purpose of survey research is to:

• Gather self-reported data from participants

• Conduct laboratory experiments

• Manipulate independent variables

• Observe non-verbal behavior only

A structured questionnaire contains:

• Open-ended questions only

• Predefined, fixed-response questions

• Randomly generated questions

• No specific format

In a survey, a Likert scale is used to:

• Measure attitudes and opinions

• Count numerical data

• Identify experimental variables

• Determine population size

A major disadvantage of surveys is:

• They are time-consuming

• They do not allow data collection from a large population

• They may suffer from response bias

• They always provide 100% accurate data

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of descriptive research?

• Provides detailed and accurate information

• Helps identify trends and patterns

• Establishes direct cause-and-effect relationships

• Can be used for future research planning

A case study involves:

• Analyzing a single subject in depth

• Conducting large-scale surveys

• Performing controlled experiments

• Collecting data from an entire population

Which of the following is a type of experimental research?

• Case study

• Longitudinal study

• Controlled laboratory experiment

• Observational study