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Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 21mins
1. According to John W. Creswell, what is research?
A. The final report that summarizes a project.
B. A process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase understanding.
C. The act of publishing findings in a journal.
D. The same as conducting a simple internet search.
2. What is the defining characteristic of Primary Data?
A. It is data that has been published in a famous journal.
B. It is data collected by someone else for a different purpose.
C. It is data that is collected directly by the researcher for a specific project.
D. It is always quantitative and never qualitative.
3. Which of the following BEST describes the "Wording" criterion in questionnaire design?
A. Using complex terms to demonstrate expertise.
B. Ensuring questions are clear, simple, and unbiased.
C. Using emotional language to elicit honest responses.
D. Combining multiple ideas into one question to save space.
4. What is a key advantage of using questionnaires, as noted by Oppenheim (2001) and Rashid (2020)?
A. They guarantee a 100% response rate.
B. They are excellent for collecting in-depth, life-story data.
C. They can reach large, geographically dispersed populations at a low cost.
D. They allow the researcher to adjust questions mid-way through the study.
5. A major weakness of questionnaires, as cited from Rashid (2020) and Kothari (2004), is:
A. They are too expensive for most research.
B. They are prone to high levels of interviewer bias.
C. They take too much time for respondents to complete.
D. They can have a low response rate, causing potential non-response bias.
6. What is the primary purpose of "Attitude Measurement"?
A. To quantify people’s feelings, opinions, or beliefs toward a specific object or idea.
B. To observe people's behavior in a laboratory.
C. To rank different companies based on their stock performance.
D. To collect secondary data from government reports.
7. According to Good (1959), what is a "Rating"?
A. A qualitative description of a person's feelings.
B. A comparative process that forces discrimination between options.
C. A quantitative estimate made on a scale indicating the degree to which a person possesses an attribute.
D. The final score given to a research paper by a professor.
8. Which feature is most characteristic of a "Ranking" tool?
A. It produces interval data showing precise differences between items.
B. It allows respondents to evaluate each item in isolation.
C. It has a comparative focus, forcing respondents to choose between options.
D. It is only used for measuring attitudes towards topics.
9. What is a key advantage of using interviews for collecting primary data?
A. They are the cheapest and fastest method.
B. They are useful for gathering in-depth, qualitative information and allow for clarification.
C. They eliminate any potential for interviewer bias.
D. They are ideal for collecting data from thousands of people simultaneously.
10. In the context of a research paper, what is the main function of the "Discussion" section?
A. To list all the raw data collected during the study.
B. To describe the methods used to collect data.
C. To provide a biography of the researchers.
D. To summarize key findings, interpret their meaning, and tie everything back to the research question.
11. How is "Secondary Data" defined in the presentation?
A. Data that is less important than primary data.
B. Data that is collected by someone other than the primary user.
C. Data that is always qualitative in nature.
D. Data that is collected through questionnaires and interviews.
12. When assessing the quality of secondary data sources, which of the following is a key criterion mentioned?
A. Colorfulness: The data should be presented in colorful graphs.
B. Authority: The authors and organizations are recognized in their fields.
C. Popularity: The source should be trending on social media.
D. Length: The source should be at least 50 pages long.
13. What is a recommended practice for structuring questions in an interview?
A. Start with simple, general questions before moving to detailed or sensitive ones.
B. Start with the most sensitive and personal questions first.
C. Use technical jargon to establish credibility with the respondent
D. Avoid asking any closed-ended questions.
14. The "Formality" criterion in questionnaire design mainly focuses on:
A. Using a casual and friendly tone for all audiences.
B. Setting an appropriate tone and structure based on the target audience.
C. Using as many formal expressions as possible to sound academic.
D. Avoiding any structure to make the questionnaire feel like a conversation.
