Quiz on Research Methods

In qualitative research, why is generalization to the wider population not possible?

• A. Because it uses structured data collection tools

• B. Because it uses smaller samples and non-probability sampling

• C. Because it measures prevalence and quantifies issues

• D. Because it uses deductive analysis

What does the mixed methods approach combine?

• A. Qualitative and quantitative data

• B. Quantitative data only

• C. Qualitative data only

• D. Neither qualitative nor quantitative data

Which type of research method involves semi-structured data collection and qualitative analysis?

• Quantitative

• Mixed Methods

• Qualitative

• Experimental

When should mixed methods research be used?

• When only quantitative methods are sufficient

• When qualitative methods alone are adequate

• When both quantitative and qualitative methods are needed to understand the research problem

• When no data collection is required

What is a common misconception about quantitative research?

• It is always the strongest research method.

• It requires in-depth explanation and contextualization.

• It is only useful for qualitative data.

• It is never used in research.

In the explanatory sequential approach, what is the role of qualitative methods?

• To measure prevalence of identified coping strategies

• To identify coping strategies

• To understand and contextualize observed trends in prevalence

• To perform statistical analysis

What are the two main classifications of research data?

• Quantitative and qualitative

• Primary and secondary

• Experimental and observational

• Theoretical and practical

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• Number of students

• Test scores

• A person's attitude

• Age

How is qualitative data different from quantitative data?

• Qualitative data is expressed in numerical values, while quantitative data is descriptive.

• Qualitative data is descriptive and has no numerical values, while quantitative data can be counted or expressed in numerical values.

• Qualitative data is always objective, while quantitative data is subjective.

• Qualitative data is used for calculations, while quantitative data is used for descriptions.

Which of the following is a tool used for collecting data using primary sources?

• Questionnaires

• Literature reviews

• Secondary data analysis

• Archival research