#1
Which of the following is NOT a qualitative research method?
Ethnography
Survey research
Phenomenology
Grounded theory
#2
What is the primary purpose of a literature review in social science research?
To summarize the findings of the study
To provide background information and context
To present the methodology used in the research
To propose new hypotheses
#3
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research?
Uses statistical analysis
Emphasizes context and meanings
Involves numerical data
Focuses on objective measurements
#4
What is the purpose of a control group in experimental research?
To receive the experimental treatment
To provide a baseline for comparison
To control for extraneous variables
To serve as a placebo
#5
Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable?
Age of participants
Experimental treatment
Gender of participants
Number of hours of study
#6
What is the difference between 'population' and 'sample' in research?
Population refers to a subset of individuals, while sample refers to the entire group being studied.
Population refers to the entire group being studied, while sample refers to a subset of individuals.
Population and sample are interchangeable terms in research.
Population and sample refer to the same thing in research.
#7
What does 'triangulation' refer to in research methodology?
A method to measure the accuracy of data
The use of multiple methods to confirm findings
A statistical technique for data analysis
The process of selecting a random sample
#8
Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?
Emphasis on statistical analysis
Objective and detached researcher perspective
Small and representative sample size
In-depth exploration of meanings and experiences
#9
What is the purpose of a pilot study in research?
To test the feasibility of the research design
To gather a large sample size
To analyze the final data
To publish initial findings
#10
What is 'validity' in research methodology?
Consistency of measurement
Accuracy of measurement
Extent to which a study measures what it claims to measure
Extent to which findings can be generalized
#11
What does the term 'interview protocol' refer to in qualitative research?
A set of predetermined questions for the interview
A method to record interviewee's responses
A type of statistical analysis
A technique to maintain anonymity of participants
#12
What does 'correlation' measure in research?
Causation between variables
Strength and direction of the relationship between variables
Probability of occurrence
Sample size
#13
Which of the following is an example of a non-probability sampling technique?
Stratified random sampling
Convenience sampling
Cluster sampling
Systematic sampling
#14
Which of the following is a potential limitation of qualitative research?
Difficulty in replicating findings
High level of researcher bias
Limited depth of understanding
Objective and detached researcher perspective
#15
What is the primary purpose of inferential statistics?
To describe and summarize data
To make predictions based on sample data
To test hypotheses and make inferences about populations
To establish causation
#16
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research question?
Clear and specific
Answerable with a simple 'yes' or 'no'
Relevant to the field of study
Feasible to investigate
#17
What is 'reliability' in research?
Consistency and stability of measurement
Accuracy of measurement
Extent to which a study measures what it claims to measure
Extent to which findings can be generalized