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Research Methods Basics

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main focus of qualitative research?

a)

Conducting experiments to test hypotheses

b)

Measuring quantifiable data accurately

c)

Using statistical analysis to draw conclusions

d)

Exploring and understanding the depth and nuances of a particular phenomenon

2.

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative research method?

a)

Interviews

b)

Surveys

c)

Case studies

d)

Observations

3.

Why is reviewing literature important in the research process?

a)

To understand existing knowledge, identify gaps, build a theoretical framework, and avoid duplicating work.

b)

To re-search for topics that may have been covered in some other countries

c)

To avoid plagiarizing others' work

d)

To find out historical facts, classify data, and obtain lists for reference materials.

4.

What is the first step in the process of conducting research?

a)

Collect data

b)

Identify and define the research problem or question

c)

Analyze the results

d)

Discuss the limitations of other related researches with a research team

5.

In qualitative research, what is the role of the researcher?

a)

To gather descriptive data, interpret themes & patterns, and generate insights.

b)

To conduct experiments, analyze statistical data, and draw conclusions.

c)

To observe behaviors, conduct surveys, and analyze results.

d)

To develop hypotheses, test theories, and draw definitive conclusions.

6.

Which of these data collection methods is not usually used in a quantitative research study?

a)

Survey

b)

Interview

c)

Case Study

d)

Questionnaire

7.

How does qualitative research differ from quantitative research?

a)

Qualitative research is focused on numbers and statistics.

b)

Qualitative research is descriptive, subjective, and exploratory.

c)

Quantitative research is subjective and exploratory.

d)

Qualitative research relies on surveys and questionnaires.

8.

What is the significance of defining research objectives?

a)

Research objectives are irrelevant to the study

b)

Research objectives provide direction and purpose to the study

c)

Research objectives limit the scope of the study

d)

Defining research objectives leads to unbiased results

9.

Which of the following are the main components of a research report?

a)

Appendices and acknowledgements,

b)

Title, Abstract, Literature review, Method, Results, References

c)

Participants, Survey questions, Data, Statistics

d)

Hypothesis, Results, Conclusion, References

10.

When a research uses both quantitative and qualitative methods it is known as __________

a)

Dual Methods

b)

Alternative Methods

c)

Mixed-Methods

d)

Optional Methods