PR2 FINAL SUMMATIVE QUIZ

A researcher divides a population into subgroups based on age, then randomly samples from each group proportionally. This is:

• Cluster Sampling

• Quota Sampling

• Stratified Sampling

• Systematic Sampling

In probability sampling, what is a key characteristic that must be present?

• researcher’s personal judgment in selection

• equal opportunity of selection for all members

• convenience and ease of participant access

• pre-determined number or quota of participants

What step does the document recommend BEFORE starting to write Chapter 2?

• Prepare and write the methodology.

• Identify and define the scope of review.

• Gather and collect all possible sources.

• Draft and begin writing the conclusion.

Which sampling method is MOST likely to result in selection bias?

• Convenience Sampling

• Simple Random Sampling

• Systematic Sampling

• Stratified Sampling

Which type of research design involves observing and recording data without attempting to influence or control variables?

• Experimental Design

• Quasi-Experimental Design

• Descriptive Design

• Correlational Design

A researcher is studying homelessness uses initial contacts to find more participants. The main advantage of this approach is:

• perfect randomization

• access to hidden populations

• complete representation

• statistical precision

Which type of literature provides foundational theoretical frameworks?

• published journal articles

• academic conference proceedings

• scholarly books and book chapters

• informal online blog sources

A researcher measures student performance before and after implementing a new curriculum across multiple schools. This is an example of:

• One-Group Posttest-Only Design

• Multiple Time Series Design

• Static Group Comparison

• Independent Measures

According to the text, what is the main difference between author-oriented and text-oriented citations?

• the focus given to the length of the citation

• the focus given to the author or the ideas

• the focus given to the number of authors cited

• the focus given to the publication date format

In a repeated measures experimental design, what is its key advantage?

• It does not need a separate control group.

• It requires random assignment of participants.

• It involves each participant in all conditions.

• It eliminates the possibility of practice effects.