Research Methodology Quiz

Basic research is primarily focused on:

• Solving immediate practical problems

• Developing commercial applications

• Expanding theoretical knowledge

• Policy formulation

Applied research differs from basic research in that it:

• Prioritizes theoretical frameworks

• Aims to address specific real-world issues

• Avoids experimental methods

• Excludes hypothesis testing

Experimental research is characterized by:

• Observational data collection

• Manipulation of independent variables

• Exclusive use of qualitative methods

• Focus on historical analysis

In an experiment, the variable manipulated by the researcher is called the:

• Dependent variable

• Extraneous variable

• Independent variable

• Control variable

Extraneous variables in research introduce:

• Clarity to the hypothesis

• Uncontrolled influences on the dependent variable

• Enhanced internal validity

• Precision in sampling

A control group in experimental research is used to:

• Receive the experimental treatment

• Provide a baseline for comparison

• Replace random sampling

• Eliminate dependent variables

Randomization in experiments primarily controls:

• Dependent variables

• Extraneous variables

• Research hypotheses

• Literature reviews

Which research type is most likely to develop new scientific theories?

• Applied research

• Action research

• Basic research

• Descriptive research

The primary goal of controlling variables in experimental research is to ensure:

• Subjective interpretation

• Internal validity

• External generalization

• Cost-effectiveness

An example of an extraneous variable in a study on teaching methods is:

• Student test scores

• Teacher experience

• Type of teaching method

• Research hypothesis