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Types of research

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is basic research?

a)

Research that is not yet advanced Research that deals with simple questions

b)

Research that is not yet advanced

c)

Research that is not applied to a specific social problem

d)

Research that is basically similar that what has come before

2.

A researcher working on discovering how to improve elementary school students’ test scores would be most likely characterized as conducting _____.

a)

basic research

b)

applied research

c)

observational research

d)

experimental research

3.

Research is

a)

Searching again and again

b)

Finding solution to any problem

c)

Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem

d)

None of the above

4.

Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?

a)

Searching sources of information to locate problem.

b)

Survey of related literature

c)

Searching for solutions to the problem

d)

Identification of problem

5.

The essential qualities of a researcher are

a)

Spirit of free enquiry

b)

Reliance on observation and evidence

c)

Systematization or theorizing of knowledge

d)

All the above

6.

A systematic study directed towards greater knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena

a)

Basic Research

b)

Pure Research

c)

Applied research

d)

Both Basic and Pure Research

7.

Which research refers to scientific study and research that seeks to solve practical problem

a)

Basic research

b)

Applied Research

c)

Exploratory Research

8.

Conducting Surveys is the most common method of generating

a)

Primary Data

b)

Secondary Data

c)

Qualitative Data

d)

None of the Above

9.

Research design strategy encompasses all of the components below except _____.

a)

Data Collection design

b)

Sampling design

c)

instrument development

d)

data analysis

10.

Descriptive research studies is a category of research that aims to

a)

achieve new insights of a concept.

b)

analyze characteristics of something.

c)

determine the frequency with which something occurs.

d)

test the relationship between variables.

11.

Causal research studies is a category of research that aims to

a)

achieve new insights of a concept.

b)

analyze characteristics of something.

c)

determine the frequency with which something occurs.

d)

test the relationship between variables.

12.

A qualitative research question:

a)

a. Asks a question about some process, or phenomenon to be explored

b)

b. Is generally an open-ended question

c)

both a and b are correct

d)

None of the above

13.

Research objectives falls into a number of categories that include

a)

planning to get answers for what, why & where type of questions.

b)

considering the logic behind the methods we use in the context of the research.

c)

formulative, concept, and planning for research methods.

d)

exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic and experimentation research.

14.

Which of the following best describes quantitative research?

a)

the collection of nonnumerical data

b)

an attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses

c)

research that is exploratory

d)

research that attempts to generate a new theory

15.

Which research paradigm is least concerned about generalizing its findings?

a)

quantitative research

b)

qualitative research

c)

mixed research

d)

none of the above

16.

Researchers conduct in-depth investigations of individuals or small groups.

a)

Testing Method

b)

Case-Study Method

c)

Longitudinal Method

d)

Cross-Sectional Method

17.

A group of participants is observed over an extended period of time.

a)

Testing Method

b)

Case-Study Method

c)

Longitudinal Method

d)

Cross-Sectional Method

18.

Researchers compare the differences and similarities of among different people in different age groups at a given time.

a)

Testing Method

b)

Case-Study Method

c)

Longitudinal Method

d)

Cross-Sectional Method

19.

Participants are observed in a controlled setting.

a)

Naturalistic Observation Method

b)

Laboratory- Observation Method

c)

Survey Method

d)

Experimental Method

20.

People respond to a series of questions about a particular subject.

a)

Naturalistic Observation Method

b)

Laboratory- Observation Method

c)

Survey Method

d)

Experimental Method

21.
Qualitative research is all about data and numbers
a)
True
b)
False
22.
An example of qualitative research is when a group of teenagers are asked about how they feel about a film
a)
True
b)
False
23.

Descriptive research provides an accurate portrayal of a class or a particular individual situation or group.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Quantitative research requires non-numerical data.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Qualitative research involves measurement of data.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Mr. S. has 120 students total. Mr. S. wants to know how students feel about the interest in the class so far. Which research method would most effectively investigate the question?

a)

Naturalistic observation

b)

Survey

c)

Experimental study

d)

Case Study

27.

A student just got suspended for defiant behavior. The dean researched the students background and found that they had been suspended multiple times for similar issues in middle school. What kind of method did the dean use?

a)

Experimental

b)

Case study

c)

Survey

d)

Naturalistic observation

28.
Experimental journals and lab reports both focus on purposes, procedures, and ________ of a lab experiment.
a)
results
b)
possible causes
c)
opportunities
d)
hypothetical situations
29.

What are examples of Quantitative data?

a)

Smell, touch, taste,hearing and sight.

b)

Tested and measured

c)

Surveys Data trackers forms such as:

Sales, profit, & loss reports

d)

Changed/ controlled

30.

What are the two main variables in a experiment?

a)

Independent and dependent

b)

Quantitative and Qualitative

c)

Descriptive and Observations

d)

Predatory and Pricing

31.

Qualitative data can be observed but not.....

a)

Scientific

b)

Measured

c)

Collected

d)

Studied

32.

Primary data results from gathering _________ data from firsthand experience, from interviews and surveys, or from direct observation.

a)

second-hand

b)

published

c)

correct

d)

original

33.

Secondary data results from reading what _______ have published, experienced, or observed.

a)

you

b)

others

c)

we

d)

no one

34.

Example: A published newspaper article about the growing popularity of caffeinated energy drinks.

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

35.

What is the shared goal of all types of research?

a)

The money

b)

Make new laws

c)

Create new trends

d)

The creation of new knowledge

36.

What is the first step of research?

a)

Share your information

b)

Making observations

c)

Make a report

d)

Research on Google

37.

Which of the following are types of research?

a)

Explanatory

b)

Intrinsic

c)

Applied​

d)

Angular

38.

What helps the researchers to form conclusions?

a)

The results

b)

The hypothesis

c)

Watch tik toks

d)

Search for a report

39.

What is the final step of research?

a)

Become famous

b)

Consult investors

c)

Sharing the results whit other scholars

d)

Make conclusions

40.

People who participating in surveys or helping researchers gather data are contributing to the research

a)

False

b)

True