WorksheetsResearch Methodology
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the purpose of a literature review in research?
To summarize the research findings
To provide a theoretical framework
To critique the methodology
All of the above
In a survey, if the sample is not representative of the population, it may lead to issues with:
Internal validity
External validity
Construct validity
Face validity
What does the term "random sampling" mean in research?
Selecting participants without any specific criteria
Selecting every nth participant from a list
Selecting participants based on convenience
Selecting participants based on their characteristics
Which of the following is a measure of central tendency?
Range
Variance
Median
Standard deviation
What is the purpose of a control group in an experimental study?
To receive the experimental treatment
To serve as a comparison for the experimental group
To ensure random assignment
To provide statistical control
If a researcher wants to study the cause-and-effect relationship between two variables, which type of research design is most appropriate?
Descriptive research
Correlational research
Experimental research
Cross-sectional research
What is the main purpose of statistical analysis in research?
To describe the sample characteristics
To make predictions about future events
To draw conclusions about the population from the sample
To summarize the research findings
Which of the following is a qualitative data collection method?
Surveys
Experiments
Observations
Meta-analysis
What is the significance level (alpha) commonly set at in hypothesis testing?
0.01
0.05
0.10
1.00
What is the primary purpose of a research hypothesis?
To prove the researcher's opinion
To guide the data analysis process
To reject the null hypothesis
To make predictions about the future
