Research Methodology Quiz

Unstructured questionnaires allow respondents to:

• Choose fixed answers

• Write any response

• Skip questions

• Rate statements numerically

The process of ensuring an instrument measures what it should is:

• Calibration

• Evaluation

• Validation

Which is NOT a characteristic of a good research instrument?

• Concise

• Valid

• Sequential

Using an already validated questionnaire ensures:

• Reliability and validity

• Novelty

• Randomization

• Homogeneity

Which method gathers data through written questions?

• Questionnaire

• Interview

• Observation

Face-to-face questioning of participants is called:

• Survey

• Interview

• Observation

Observation differs because it relies mainly on:

• Research tools

• Respondent memory

• Human senses

• Statistical analysis

A survey distributed through email is an example of:

• Interview method

• Observation method

• Focus group method

• Questionnaire method

How many participants are typically in a focus group discussion?

• 2-5

• 5-10

• 6-12

Physiological devices collect:

• Opinions

• Physical data

• Attitudes