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Research methodology

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Traditionally those engaging this research spend years in the place of study, also known as the “field.” Which research design is this statement related to?

a)

A. Experimental

b)

B. Case study

c)

C. Ethnography

2.

Below is an example of a rating scale known as _______ scale.

– Very satisfied

– Somewhat satisfied

– Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

– Somewhat dissatisfied

– Very dissatisfied

a)

A. Liket

b)

B. Likert

c)

C. Litkert

3.

___________ refers to a research instrument consistently has the same results if it is used in the same situation on repeated occasions

a)

A. Validity

b)

B. Reliability

c)

C. Probability

4.

_______ data has a logical order, but the differences between values are not constant

a)

A. Interval

b)

B. Nominal

c)

C. Ordinal

5.

____________ is used to test relationships between quantitative variables. In other words, it’s a measure of how things are related

a)

A. Regression

b)

B. Correlation

c)

C. Variance

6.

Research that uses qualitative methods for one phase and quantitative methods for the next phase is known as:

a)

Action Research

b)

Mixed-Method Research

c)

Rational Research

7.

Variable that can be manipulated or controlled is ___________________

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Dependent Variable

8.

Question that has two possible categories is an example of __________________ Variable.

a)

Dichotomous

b)

Continuous

9.

Cadburys, a manufacturer of chocolates, wants to study the market for their product on the basis of gender. Males have assigned the number 0 and females the number 1 as scales of measurement. What type of scaling method does Cadburys follow?

a)

Interval Measurement

b)

Ratio Measurement

c)

Ordinal Measurement

d)

Nominal Measurement

10.

If the grading of diabetes is classified as mild, moderate and severe the scale of measurement used is

a)

Nominal

b)

Ordinal

c)

Interval

d)

Ratio

11.

Deductive approach is .................................

a)

Quantitative research

b)

Qualitative research

c)

Mixed-method research

12.

It is the process of choosing samples from a population.

a)

Sample

b)

Population

c)

Sampling

13.

This refers to a paper and pencil data gathering method wherein the subject or respondent completely answers a series of questions.

a)

interview method

b)

question and answer method

c)

methodology

d)

questionnaire

14.

Define 'primary' data

a)

Data collected from the internet

b)

Data collected using other forms of media

c)

Data collected through questionnaires, interviews and observations

d)

Data not yet published

15.

Why is sampling used when conducting research?

a)

It is consistent and valid

b)

It is reliable and accurate

c)

It is reliable and has integrity

d)

It is representative and cost effective

16.

The data collection method used to study nonverbal behaviours such as gestures and activities is called ...

a)

observation

b)

survey

c)

interview

17.

The data collection method used to learn information from large group of people is called ...

a)

observation

b)

survey

c)

interview

18.

The type of question that can be answered with a simple yes/no or a few words is called ...

a)

closed question

b)

open question

c)

questionnaire

19.

The type of question that provide more freedom for the respondent to answer is called ...

a)

closed question

b)

open question

c)

questionnaire

20.

Which one is the instrument for survey?

a)

field note

b)

interview question

c)

questionnaire