WorksheetsRSMT 123 Test 2
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
A newspaper article summarizing a study
An encyclopedia entry
A firsthand interview with a community leader
A textbook chapter on research methods
What is a key characteristic of secondary data?
It is collected firsthand by the researcher
It is original and unedited
It has been processed, analyzed, or published by someone else
It is always more reliable than primary data
Which criterion ensures that research material is factual and objective?
Relevance
Language
Adequacy
Quality control
What is meant by the ‘validity’ of a data source?
It is easy to understand
It has been peer-reviewed
The data is correct, factual, and reliable
It was published in a well-known journal
Which of the following is NOT considered a source of information?
Archived materials
Printed materials
Personal opinions on social media
Expert interviews
A literature review is best described as:
A summary of all available research on a topic
A review of information that is relevant to a research question
A section in a research paper that presents new data
A list of books and articles on a subject
Which of the following is a key feature of an effective literature review?
It includes only information that supports the researcher’s viewpoint
It summarizes all available sources, whether relevant or not
It highlights gaps in existing research
It relies mainly on personal experience
How many sources must students use for their literature review in RSMT 123?
At least two print sources
At least four sources (two print, two online)
At least three sources (one print, two online)
Unlimited, as long as they support the research
Which type of research method involves collecting numerical data and analyzing relationships between variables?
Qualitative research
Correlational research
Observational research
Focus group discussions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?
It seeks to understand people's experiences and motivations
It relies on statistical analysis
It explores subjective knowledge
It involves close relationships between the researcher and participants
Which data collection method involves asking a structured set of questions to a large group?
Observation
Interview
Survey
Literature review
A non-participant observation differs from a participant observation because:
The researcher interacts with respondents in a non-participant observation
Non-participant observation is done covertly only
The researcher maintains an objective distance in non-participant observation
Non-participant observation does not require an observation checklist
What is the purpose of a focus group discussion?
To gather responses from multiple participants in a conversational format
To test a new hypothesis through an experiment
To review and summarize previous research
To administer structured questionnaires
Which of the following best describes a structured interview?
The interviewer asks questions freely with no protocol
The interviewer follows a set list of questions in a fixed order
The interviewee controls the flow of the discussion
The interview allows for random storytelling
Which sampling method gives every member of the target population an equal chance of being selected?
Purposive sampling
Convenience sampling
Random sampling
Snowball sampling
What is a key advantage of probability sampling?
It ensures all data collected is qualitative
It reduces bias and increases generalizability
It is easier to conduct than non-probability sampling
It guarantees equal participation of all genders
Which type of research study follows a group over time to observe changes?
Cross-sectional study
Longitudinal study
Case study
Quasi-experiment
Why do researchers conduct correlational studies?
To establish a cause-and-effect relationship between variables
To identify patterns and associations between variables
To collect only numerical data
To test a hypothesis in a controlled setting
What is the main difference between a semi-structured and a structured interview?
A semi-structured interview follows a script with no deviation
A structured interview allows the interviewer to explore additional questions
A semi-structured interview follows a guide but allows for flexibility
A structured interview gathers only qualitative data
Which of the following is NOT an example of a secondary source?
A government census report
A research article published in a journal
A diary entry from a historical figure
A book review in a magazine
Explain three key differences between primary and secondary data sources. Provide an example of each. (6 marks)
Organize these options into the right categories of sources:
webpage
e-book
online journal
report from a database
Government report
newspaper
book
dissertation
textbook
online scholarly article
Organize these citations into the right style:
(Wordsworth 263)
(263)
Burke, Kenneth.
University of California Press, 1966.
Works Cited
(Burke, 2008)
Muhammad, J.
References
As Ahmed (2016) mentions
(as cited in Smith, 2003, p. 102).
Compare and contrast two probability and two non-probability sampling methods, explaining one advantage and one disadvantage. (6 marks)
A researcher wants to explore students' experiences with online learning in Belize.
a) Identify a suitable research method (quantitative or qualitative) and justify your choice. (3 marks)
b) Suggest two appropriate data collection strategies for this study and explain why they would be effective. (3 marks)
State your problem statement, TWO data collection strategies you will use for your study and the reasons for your selections. (6 marks)
Provide any THREE of the many rules you would have to follow when using APA style citation. (6 marks)
