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Research Methods Review Quiz

Authored by Kyra Newnam

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Research Methods Review Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the independent variable in a study testing whether sleep affects test performance?

Hours of sleep

Test scores

Study environment

Random sample

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The dependent variable in the same study (sleep and test scores) would be:

Hours of sleep

Test scores

Caffeine intake

Type of test

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A hypothesis is best defined as:

A proven fact

An educated guess or prediction

A research method

A set of survey questions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A representative sample means:

Any group of people the researcher chooses

A group that reflects the larger population being studied

A control group

A group chosen randomly without purpose

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement shows causation?

Ice cream sales and swimming pool attendance rise together.

More exercise leads to lower cholesterol.

People who like music often enjoy art.

Tall people tend to weigh more.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An open-ended question is:

“What do you like most about school?”

“Do you like school? Yes or No”

“Rate your school experience from 1–5.”

“Which of these best describes your school?”

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A closed-ended question is:

“How do you feel about politics?”

“Why did you choose your major?”

“Which of the following best describes your opinion?”

“Explain your goals after graduation.”

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