Research Design

What is the primary purpose of a research problem in sociological research?

• To decide the research budget

• To generate media interest

• To guide and focus the research process

• To ensure the research is ethical

Which of the following best defines a sampling frame?

• A method used to collect data

• The people who agree to participate

• A list of individuals from which a sample is drawn

• The questionnaire used in pilot studies

In random sampling, how are participants selected?

• By choosing only those who are available

• By selecting participants based on their characteristics

• By allowing the researcher to pick the most suitable

• By giving every individual in the population an equal chance of being chosen

What distinguishes stratified random sampling from simple random sampling?

• It is less expensive

• It involves dividing the population into sub-groups before random sampling

• It does not require a sampling frame

• It only uses volunteers

In systematic sampling, how are participants selected?

• Based on voluntary participation

• At regular intervals from a list

• By asking participants to refer others

• Randomly grouped into categories

Which sampling method aims to include specific proportions of different groups but without random selection?

• Snowball Sampling

• Stratified Quota Sampling

• Opportunity Sampling

• Random Sampling

A researcher interviewing people at a shopping mall is likely using:

• Snowball Sampling

• Random Sampling

• Opportunity Sampling

• Stratified Random Sampling

Which of the following is non-representative sampling?

• Systematic Sampling

• Stratified Random Sampling

• Random Sampling

• Snowball Sampling

Snowball sampling is especially useful when:

• The population is easy to identify

• The researcher wants a large, general sample

• Studying hard-to-reach or hidden populations

• The research is quantitative in nature

What is the main function of a pilot study?

• To test sociological theory

• To finalize conclusions

• To identify potential problems with the research design

• To reduce research cost