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Module 1 Quiz - Engineering Research Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary aim of engineering research?

a)

To discover hidden truths

b)

To create new technologies

c)

To replicate existing studies

d)

To publish papers

2.

Which type of research study aims to gain familiarity with a phenomenon?

a)

Descriptive research

b)

Hypothesis-testing research

c)

Exploratory research

d)

Diagnostic research

3.

What is a key characteristic of empirical research?

a)

It focuses on theoretical frameworks

b)

It is based on observation and experience

c)

It uses qualitative data exclusively

d)

It relies on abstract ideas

4.

In the research process, what is the purpose of formulating a research problem?

a)

To write the final report

b)

To define the area of interest

c)

To analyze results

d)

To collect data

5.

What does the term 'hypothesis' refer to in research?

a)

A final conclusion

b)

A literature review

c)

A tentative assumption

d)

A proven fact

6.

Which of the following is NOT a type of research misconduct?

a)

Plagiarism

b)

Fabrication

c)

Falsification

d)

Collaboration

7.

What is the role of a literature survey in the research process?

a)

To review existing knowledge

b)

To formulate hypotheses

c)

To collect data

d)

To write the final report

8.

Which of the following best describes applied research?

a)

It seeks to solve immediate problems

b)

It focuses on theoretical concepts

c)

It is based on qualitative data

d)

It is purely exploratory

9.

What is a significant ethical concern in engineering research?

a)

Research funding

b)

Publication speed

c)

Author order

d)

Data collection methods

10.

What is the purpose of hypothesis-testing in research?

a)

To validate or reject hypotheses

b)

To summarize findings

c)

To collect data

d)

To analyze literature

11.

Which motivation factor is linked to strong creative performance in research?

a)

Peer pressure

b)

Competition

c)

Extrinsic rewards

d)

Intrinsic motivations

12.

What is the first step in the research process?

a)

Data collection

b)

Literature review

c)

Formulating the research problem

d)

Hypothesis testing

13.

What does ethical research practice ensure?

a)

More authors

b)

Integrity and accountability

c)

Higher funding

d)

Faster publication

14.

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

a)

It focuses on non-representative cases

b)

It is purely theoretical

c)

It relies on statistical analysis

d)

It uses large sample sizes

15.

What is the significance of authorship in research?

a)

It determines funding

b)

It establishes accountability

c)

It simplifies the research process

d)

It guarantees publication

16.

What is a common consequence of research misconduct?

a)

Increased funding

b)

Enhanced reputation

c)

Loss of trust

d)

Faster results

17.

Which of the following is a method of collecting primary data?

a)

Statistical analysis

b)

Survey

c)

Literature review

d)

Data mining

18.

What is the main focus of descriptive research?

a)

To test hypotheses

b)

To describe characteristics

c)

To formulate theories

d)

To analyze data

19.

What is the purpose of preparing a research design?

a)

To analyze results

b)

To write the final report

c)

To outline the research methodology

d)

To collect data

20.

Which ethical issue is related to authorship in research?

a)

Research design

b)

Data fabrication

c)

Double submission

d)

Funding sources