Research Methodology and Ethics Quiz

Test your knowledge on research ethics, design, and methodology with these 13 questions. Explore concepts like IRB, validity, sampling, and more.

#1

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

Experimental
Qualitative
Quantitative
Deductive
#2

What does 'IRB' stand for in the context of research ethics?

Institutional Review Board
Internal Review Bureau
Informed Research Board
In-depth Research Board
#3

What is the primary purpose of a literature review in the research process?

To summarize existing research on a particular topic
To collect primary data through surveys or experiments
To analyze statistical data
To design the research methodology
#4

In research, what does the acronym 'APA' stand for?

American Psychological Association
Association for Psychological Advancement
American Psychiatric Association
Association of Psychologists and Analysts
#5

Which of the following is an example of qualitative research method?

Survey
Experiment
Interview
Regression analysis
#6

What does 'PI' stand for in the context of research?

Primary Investigator
Project Initiator
Professional Inquiry
Program Implementation
#7

What is the primary purpose of random sampling in research?

To ensure every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected
To select participants based on specific criteria
To choose participants conveniently
To reduce costs associated with data collection
#8

Which of the following is NOT an ethical consideration in research involving human subjects?

Informed consent
Anonymity and confidentiality
Bias in data analysis
Protection from harm
#9

Which of the following best describes the concept of validity in research?

The degree to which a measurement accurately represents the concept it is intended to measure
The extent to which research findings can be generalized to other populations
The consistency of measurement when the same instrument is used multiple times
The degree to which a study accurately predicts future events
#10

What is the term for the process of ensuring that research findings are accurate and reliable?

Validity
Reliability
Generalization
Triangulation
#11

What is the term used to describe the group that does not receive the experimental treatment in a study?

Control group
Experimental group
Placebo group
Random group
#12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?

Focuses on numerical data analysis
Aims for in-depth understanding
Uses open-ended questions
Emphasizes context and meaning
#13

What is the term for a type of research design where neither the participants nor the researchers know which treatment or intervention is being administered?

Blind study
Double-blind study
Controlled study
Placebo study

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