Research Methodology Quiz

Which section of a research article provides a concise summary of the entire study, usually highlighting objectives, methods, results, and conclusions?

• Literature review

• Abstract

• Methodology

• Results

In research, the term "data" refers to:

• Assumptions made before the study begins

• Personal opinions of the researcher

• Facts, statistics, or evidence collected

• The final interpretation of results

A researcher collects blood pressure readings of participants before and after administering a new drug. In this study, the blood pressure readings represent:

• Variables

• Assumptions

• Hypotheses

• Abstract

A teacher changes the type of teaching method (lecture vs. discussion) to observe its effect on student test scores. Here, the independent variable is:

• Student's previous knowledge

• Type of teaching method

• Test scores

• Class size

In the same teaching method study, the dependent variable is:

• Type of teaching method

• Student attendance

• Student test scores

• Number of hours taught

A clinical trial tests whether a new diet reduces blood sugar levels. Which of the following is the dependent variable?

• Type of diet

• Blood sugar levels

• Number of participants

• Age of participants

Which of the following best describes an independent variable?

• The variable being measured in the study

• The variable manipulated to observe its effect

• The data collected

• The summary of the research

A researcher wants to study the prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls in India. The target population in this study is:

• All adolescent girls in India

• The 200 girls surveyed in a particular school

• The girls who had anemia in the study

• The researcher's chosen district only

After data collection, a researcher applies statistical tests to identify trends and draw conclusions. This step is called:

• Hypothesis formulation

• Data collection

• Analysis

• Literature review

A study finds that students who spend more time on social media tend to have lower grades. This finding best represents:

• Bias

• Association

• Analysis

• Target population