Why is it important to align data collection methods with the research design?

• To increase the number of participants

• To reduce the research cost

• To ensure data validity and relevance

• To speed up data entry

Which method is best to explore participants' personal experiences in criminal justice?

• Interviews

• Experiments

• Online surveys

• Statistical modeling

What combination best describes mixed methods research?

• Qualitative and quantitative combined

• Qualitative only

• Quantitative only

• Secondary data only

If a researcher uses government reports instead of collecting new data, what method is being used?

• Experimental design

• Secondary data collection

• Mixed methods

• Primary data collection

When would structured observation be preferable to an unstructured interview?

• When participant opinions are the focus

• When numerical data is needed

• When emotional insights are desired

• When exploring unknown contexts

What is the main benefit of having a Data Management Plan (DMP)?

• To provide deadlines

• To guide proper data handling throughout the study

• To analyze data faster

• To replace research protocols

Which file-naming format improves organization and retrieval?

• "2025-09-14_ProjectX_Raw_v1"

• "file1"

• "ResearchData 2025"

• "data final"

Why maintain the original raw data untouched?

• To allow easy editing

• To save storage space

• To safeguard data integrity and enable replication

• To speed up analysis

Which file format is better for long-term accessibility of tabulated data?

• PDF

• CSV

• DOCX

• JPG

What does metadata NOT typically include?

• Variable definitions

• Date and location of collection

• Researcher's personal opinions

• Who collected the data