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Research Methods Quiz

Authored by Katharine Rinas

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Research Methods Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which research method involves collecting data through questionnaires or interviews?

Case Study

Naturalistic Observation

Survey

Correlational Study

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one major advantage of using surveys in research?

They guarantee truthful answers

They eliminate all bias

They are quick and can reach large populations

They require no planning or design

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A naturalistic observation is best described as:

Asking participants questions about their thoughts

Observing people in a lab setting

Watching behavior without interfering in a natural environment

Running a controlled experiment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key limitation of naturalistic observation?

It requires a large, random sample

Observers may influence the behavior they are watching

It always proves cause and effect

It can only be done with animals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method is best for studying rare or unusual psychological phenomena?

Survey

Case Study

Experiment

Correlational Study

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can’t case studies be generalized to a larger population?

They use random samples

They are always unethical

They are based on a small group or individual

They involve too much technology

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of a correlational study?

To establish a cause-and-effect relationship

To examine the relationship between two variables

To manipulate variables in a controlled setting

To observe people without their knowledge

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