Research Question Formulation and Types Quiz

Explore types of research questions & importance of clarity, specificity, ethics, and roles in qualitative & quantitative research.

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What is the primary goal of formulating a research question?

To confuse researchers

To establish a hypothesis

To guide the research process

To summarize findings

Which type of research question seeks to understand the cause-and-effect relationship between variables?

Exploratory

Explanatory

Descriptive

Predictive

Which type of research question aims to explore a new or under-researched area?

Exploratory

Explanatory

Descriptive

Predictive

Which type of research question aims to describe characteristics or relationships?

Exploratory

Explanatory

Descriptive

Predictive

In research, what does the acronym PICOT stand for?

Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time

Purpose, Inquiry, Criteria, Outcome, Topic

Problem, Investigation, Conclusion, Objective, Test

Participant, Intervention, Cause, Outcome, Time

What distinguishes an open-ended research question from a closed-ended one?

Open-ended questions have a limited scope

Closed-ended questions allow for multiple interpretations

Open-ended questions have no predetermined answer options

Closed-ended questions are more subjective

What role does the literature review play in the formulation of a research question?

To provide evidence for preconceived notions

To identify gaps and establish the need for research

To replace the need for a research question

To determine the sample size for the study

What is the significance of clarity and specificity in a research question?

They make the question more confusing

They ensure a broader scope for investigation

They facilitate focused and precise inquiry

They limit the possibilities for research

Which of the following is an example of an ethical consideration when formulating a research question?

Selecting a biased sample

Avoiding informed consent procedures

Ensuring participant confidentiality

Manipulating research findings

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Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended research question?

How does climate change affect biodiversity?

What are the potential solutions to deforestation?

Do exercise habits impact cardiovascular health?

Why do people choose a vegetarian diet?

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What is the key characteristic of a null hypothesis?

It predicts a specific outcome

It states there is no effect or difference

It is used only in qualitative research

It is always accepted in research

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In qualitative research, what is the purpose of a phenomenological research question?

To examine cause-and-effect relationships

To explore the lived experiences of individuals

To test hypotheses through statistical analysis

To establish correlations between variables

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Which of the following is an example of a quantitative research question?

What are the main themes in participants' responses?

How do individuals experience stress in the workplace?

What is the effect of sleep duration on academic performance?

How do cultural factors influence decision-making?

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In qualitative research, what does the term 'grounded theory' refer to?

A theory that is already well-established

A theory developed through systematic data analysis

A theory based on personal beliefs

A theory derived from statistical models

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In a comparative research question, what does the term 'comparative' indicate?

Comparison of research methodologies

Comparison of multiple variables

Comparison between different research studies

Comparison of groups or conditions

Research Question Formulation and Types Quiz

What is the primary goal of formulating a research question?

Which type of research question seeks to understand the cause-and-effect relationship between variables?

Which type of research question aims to explore a new or under-researched area?

Which type of research question aims to describe characteristics or relationships?

In research, what does the acronym PICOT stand for?

What distinguishes an open-ended research question from a closed-ended one?

What role does the literature review play in the formulation of a research question?

What is the significance of clarity and specificity in a research question?

Which of the following is an example of an ethical consideration when formulating a research question?

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended research question?

What is the key characteristic of a null hypothesis?

In qualitative research, what is the purpose of a phenomenological research question?

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative research question?

In qualitative research, what does the term 'grounded theory' refer to?

In a comparative research question, what does the term 'comparative' indicate?

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