WorksheetsResearch in Professional Practice Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
What is the main purpose of research in professional practice?
To follow routines
To critically examine and improve practice
To increase paperwork
To meet funding criteria
Which of the following is an example of primary research?
Reading academic journals
Conducting interviews
Reviewing census data
Searching Google
Which type of research focuses on understanding complex social phenomena?
Quantitative research
Qualitative research
Experimental research
Statistical modelling
Which research paradigm believes that reality is objective and measurable?
Positivism
Interpretivism
Constructivism
Humanism
Which research method is most commonly used in quantitative research?
Focus groups
Surveys and questionnaires
Thematic analysis
Observational notes
Which concept refers to the accuracy and consistency of a measurement tool?
Validity
Reliability
Bias
Sampling
What does 'unbiased and objective' mean in research?
The researcher uses intuition
The researcher avoids personal interest and follows proper procedures
The research is done by a robot
The data is always numerical
What is the key feature of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
Using outdated theories
Combining research evidence, clinical judgment, and client preferences
Following traditional methods only
Ignoring client feedback
Which of the following is a feature of interpretivist research?
Detachment of the researcher
Researcher engagement with participants
Use of statistics
Focus on prediction
Which research type is more likely to use large sample sizes for generalization?
Case study
Action research
Quantitative research
Ethnographic study
