Research Design Concepts and Methods

The video tutorial by Minti covers the meaning, features, and types of research design. It explains research design as a master plan for collecting and analyzing data. The features of a good research design include reliability, objectivity, validity, minimizing time wastage, and flexibility. The types of research design discussed are exploratory, descriptive, and causal. Exploratory research is used when little information is available, descriptive research describes situations without alteration, and causal research determines cause-and-effect relationships. Methods for each type are also covered.

What is the primary purpose of a research design?

• To create a hypothesis

• To specify methods for data collection and analysis

• To conduct experiments

• To write a research paper

Which feature ensures that a research design is based on facts rather than personal feelings?

• Reliability

• Objectivity

• Validity

• Flexibility

What is a key characteristic of exploratory research design?

• It establishes cause and effect relationships

• It helps in gaining new insights and ideas

• It involves altering the situation

• It is used when the problem is well-defined

Which method is NOT typically used in exploratory research?

• Focus groups

• Interviews

• Case studies

• Literature review

Which research design type is best for understanding a poorly defined problem?

• Experimental research design

• Exploratory research design

• Descriptive research design

• Causal research design

Descriptive research design is primarily used to:

• Alter the research situation

• Describe the research situation as it is

• Establish causal relationships

• Explore new research areas

Which method is commonly associated with descriptive research design?

• Experimental method

• Observation

• Survey method

• Focus group

Causal research design is used to determine:

• The flexibility of a research design

• The cause and effect relationship between events

• The objectivity of a study

• The reliability of data

What is the primary method used in causal research design?

• Literature review

• Survey

• Case study

• Experimental method

In the context of causal research, what is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

• The exploration of new insights in technology

• The description of current fashion trends

• The reliability of a research method

• The effect of a new marketing strategy on sales