MCQs on Research Limitations

Which of the following best defines limitations in a research study?

• Factors that strengthen the study's reliability

• Restrictions that may decrease credibility and generalizability

• Guidelines that ensure ethical compliance

• Tools used for statistical analysis

What are the two main types of limitations in research?

• Ethical and Practical

• Theoretical and Methodological

• Primary and Secondary

• Internal and External

Theoretical limitations restrict:

• Data collection process

• Abstract generalization of findings

• Statistical significance testing

• Sample size determination

Which of the following is an example of methodological limitation?

• Unclear theoretical framework

• Ambiguous conceptual definition

• Use of unrepresentative sample

• Lack of operational definition

Recommendations in research usually suggest:

• Ignoring limitations

• Future studies or replications

• Using fewer participants

• Eliminating literature reviews

The traditional research process is described as:

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning from general to specific

• Randomized exploration

• Trial and error

Nontraditional methods of developing research problems often begin with:

• Statistical testing

• Specific observations (inductive)

• Random sampling

• General theories

The main purpose of a literature review in research is:

• To skip theoretical frameworks

• To analyze and guide research questions

• To replace the hypothesis

• To serve as methodology

Which literature type involves published conceptual models and theories?

• Empirical literature

• Theoretical literature

• Scholarly literature

• Research literature

Which of the following is NOT considered scholarly literature?

• Theses and dissertations

• Government reports

• Conference proceedings

• Personal blogs