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WorksheetsRevision on Research Methodology
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
In _____________ sampling the researcher selects every nth element from the sampling frame.
A. Cluster
B. Systematic
C. Simple random
_________ sampling is a good method to use when conducting a pilot study.
A. Non-probability
B. Non-probable
C. Non-random
Group members identify additional members to be included in the sample.
A. Snowball sampling
B. Quota sampling
C. Purposive sampling
___________ refers to a research instrument consistently has the same results if it is used in the same situation on repeated occasions
A. Validity
B. Reliability
C. Probability
_______ data has a logical order, but the differences between values are not constant
A. Interval
B. Nominal
C. Ordinal
______ data is continuous, ordered, has standardized differences between values, and a natural zero
A. Ratio
B. Nominal
C Ordinal
____________ is used to test relationships between quantitative variables. In other words, it’s a measure of how things are related
A. Regression
B. Correlation
C. Variance
It is known as the process of structuring techniques and strategies that help researchers answer their inquiry.
Research Blueprint
Research Design
Qualitive Inquiry
Research Techniques
It is done when a researcher would want to know the deeper details about a certain situation, event, activity, process, and even a group of individuals.
Phenomenology
Case study
Historical approach
Qualitive Inquiry
A group of research elements within which the research respondents will be taken from.
Population
Study population
Sample
Target population
It is the process of choosing samples from a population.
Sample
Population
Sampling
Participants are sampled according to what is conveniently available.
Accidental Sampling
Modal instance sampling
Cluster Sampling
Each member of the population has a chance of being selected as a participant of a study.
Non-probability Sampling
Probability Sampling
Below is the objectives of doing research. Which one is not TRUE
To determine patern
To test frequencies
To test hypothesis
To seek for the truth
What is specific characteristics of empirical social research compared to common research?
Need to apply certain techniques or tools
Apply critical thinking
Evident based
All the above
What is the characteristics of qualitative research?
Researcher has to use facts
Concerned with generalization
Evidence in the form of visual
Evidence in the form of numbers
Data can be collected using
Self observation
Secondary data for example financial data
Online Survey
All of the above
Source for qualitative data is
Financial report
Recorded voice or video
Experiment
Exam marks
Which of the following is NOT a step in the research process?
design study
collect data
take a course in research
inter prate data
Which of the following might be considered a type of periodical that a researcher might consider in a literature search?
novels
peer-reviewed scholarly journal
Facebook page
my personal blog
Dr. Marsh did an exploratory study on a topic that he thought was very interesting. He spent hours and hours collecting data and analyzing the data, but when he tried to interpret the data he didn’t get anywhere— nothing made sense. Which of the following steps in the research process do you think that Dr. Marsh skipped?
informing others
designing the study
background research
selecting a topic
Quantitative data collection techniques include all BUT the following
historical comparative research
experiments
survey
content analyses
Role of hypothesis is very important before _____.
Selection of problem
Data collection
Preparing research report
Drawn Conclusion
_____ aim to classify features, count them, and create statistical models to test hypotheses and explain observations.
Quantitative Method
Qualitative Method
Interviews
Fieldwork Studies
Why do you need to review the existing literature?
To make sure you have a long list of references
Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count
To help in your general studying
To find out what is already known about your area of interest
The qualitative research strategy places a value on:
Using numbers, measurements and statistical techniques
Conducting research that is of a very high quality
Generating theories through inductive research about social meanings
All of the above
Research methodology refers to the specific approach the researcher takes to conducting a research project
TRUE
FALSE
Research is not considered ethical if it
is not of a very high standard
tries to prove a particular point
does not ensure privacy and anonymity of the respondent
does not investigate the data scientifically
To read critically means:
Taking an opposing point of view to the ideas and opinions expressed
Evaluating what you read in terms of your own research questions
Skimming through the material because most of it is just padding
Being negative about something before you read it
What does the results section highlight?
The success of the study.
Outcome of data analysis.
Psychological interpretation of the statistical findings.
All of these.
The final step in the research process is analyzing your data.
TRUE
FALSE
What is the purpose of research?
To increase understanding
To ensure ethical behaviour
To make use of questionnaires
To formulate a research proposal
Why is sampling used when conducting research?
It is consistent and valid
It is reliable and accurate
It is reliable and has integrity
It is representative and cost effective
Which is a form of secondary data?
Case studies
Government websites
Interviews
Observations
What is one advantage of using data from digital sources in research?
Equity of access
Ease of searching
Reliability of the data
Accuracy of the source
Which type of information is most likely to be collected by quantitative research methods?
Attitudes and values
Non-numerical data
Descriptions and explanations
Measurements and statistics
In which of the following do both methods provide primary qualitative data?
Experiments and interviews
Questionnaires and sampling
Literature reviews and surveys
Observations and case studies
Which of the following is the best primary research method when conducting research into psychological effects of social media on youth?
Completing a case study not the use of social media
Interviewing a parent about their adolescent's mental wellbeing
Examining Australian Bureau of Statistics data on social media use
Surveying high school teachers about the wellbeing of students and social media use
Which of the following is an example of a secondary research method that could be used in a research project on work-life balance?
Observing individuals in the workplace
Randomly surveying individual on work habits
Interviewing individuals about their career choices
Analysing census data on home and employment commitments
Which of the following can help to increase the validity of results in a research study?
Relying on personal judgment
Using only one research method in data collection
Collecting primary data before collecting secondary data
Investigating secondary sources to gain background knowledge
A research study is to be conducted into the time spent by students on social media. Which of the following actions would contribute to the validity of the research?
The participants have to be identified
A case study is conducted in a single school
Qualitative data is graphed based on findings
The student participants are to be randomly selected
What is meant by reliability in relation to research?
The research can be conducted again with a different sample group
The research data gathered is influenced in favour of one point of view
Primary and secondary research data are carefully selected and planned
Similar results will be produced if the research is conducted again under the same conditions
In conducting research, put the following steps in the order they should be completed:
A) literature review
B) methods
C) conclusion
D) analysis
E) problem statement
F) data
A - F
B, C, E, F, A, D
E, A, B, F, D, C
F - A
A, E, F, B, D, C
What type of variable is used on a study or test that ranks competitors from best to worst?
ordinal
nominal
ratio
interval
What is research?
When you are given the answers
When you use resources to find information
When you copy someone else's work
All of the above
What is a bibliography?
pictures about your topic
a list of sources you used
video clips
