Research Design Quiz

What is the primary focus of research design?

• Overall plan for research

• Statistical analysis

• Data collection techniques

• Literature review

Which of the following is NOT a main research strategy?

• Case study

• Observation

• Experiment

• Survey

What does validity in research refer to?

• Consistency of findings

• Accuracy of measurements

• The relationship between variables

• The time taken for research

Which research strategy is most commonly associated with the deductive approach?

• Case study

• Survey

• Action research

• Grounded theory

What is the purpose of exploratory research?

• To portray an accurate profile

• To test hypotheses

• To establish causal relationships

• To seek new insights

What type of research focuses on studying change over time?

• Longitudinal

• Cross-sectional

• Exploratory

• Descriptive

What is triangulation in research?

• Using multiple data sources

• Combining qualitative and quantitative methods

• Conducting surveys

• Analyzing historical data

Which of the following is a characteristic of action research?

• Focus on theory building

• Use of controlled experiments

• Involvement of practitioners

• Emphasis on statistical analysis

What does a case study strategy primarily focus on?

• Causal relationships

• Quantitative data

• Statistical significance

• Rich understanding of context

What is the main purpose of descriptive research?

• To establish causal links

• To portray an accurate profile

• To explore new phenomena

• To test existing theories