Research Methodologies Quiz

Which approach is most commonly associated with testing hypotheses and measuring variables?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Mixed methods

• Constructivism

What kind of data is typically collected in qualitative research?

• Numerical

• Graphs

• Words, images, descriptions

• Scores

Which philosophical worldview underpins mixed methods research?

• Postpositivism

• Constructivism

• Pragmatism

• Transformative

What type of research design involves both numerical and narrative data collection at the same time?

• Exploratory

• Explanatory

• Convergent

• Embedded

The scientific method aligns most closely with which worldview?

• Transformative

• Postpositivism

• Pragmatism

• Constructivism

Which research method focuses on exploring individual meaning and complex realities?

• Mixed methods

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

• Experimental

Which of the following is a qualitative data collection method?

• Surveys

• Focus groups

• Tests

• Questionnaires

What type of data analysis is associated with quantitative research?

• Thematic analysis

• Coding

• Statistical techniques

• Narrative synthesis

Why is it important to understand your philosophical worldview before conducting research?

• To find your supervisor

• To align your method with your beliefs

• To impress others

• To complete your thesis faster

What makes the transformative worldview unique compared to others?

• It focuses on statistical rigor

• It emphasizes social justice and reform

• It avoids politics

• It is neutral and objective