Characteristics of Research Quiz

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What is a key characteristic of research?

It is not systematic
It relies solely on existing information
It aims to discover new knowledge (correct)
It is based on personal opinion

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of research?

Subjective and speculative (correct)
Innovative and creative
Objective and unbiased
Relies on evidence and data

What distinguishes research from other activities?

It is always based on assumptions
It does not involve any risks
It does not require critical thinking
It generates new knowledge and ideas (correct)

Match the type of research design with its description:

Experimental research = Involves manipulation of variables to establish cause-and-effect relationships Descriptive research = Aims to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon being studied Correlational research = Examines the relationship between two or more variables without manipulation Qualitative research = Focuses on understanding and interpreting social phenomena Signup and view all the answers

Match the data collection method with its description:

Survey = Gathers data by asking questions to a sample of individuals Interview = In-depth conversation with a respondent to gather detailed information Observation = Systematic and careful watching and recording of behavior or phenomena Experiment = Involves manipulating variables to observe the effects on the dependent variable Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of sampling method with its description:

Random sampling = Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample Stratified sampling = Divides the population into subgroups and then randomly selects samples from each subgroup Convenience sampling = Selecting individuals who are easiest to reach or most convenient Snowball sampling = Initial participants recruit additional participants from their social network Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of research design with its purpose:

Descriptive Research = To describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon Experimental Research = To establish cause-and-effect relationships Correlational Research = To assess the relationship between two or more variables Exploratory Research = To gain insights and understanding of a problem Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of sampling method with its description:

Random Sampling = Each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected Stratified Sampling = Population is divided into subgroups, then random samples are taken from each subgroup Convenience Sampling = Selecting individuals who are easiest to reach Snowball Sampling = Existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances Signup and view all the answers

Match the data collection method with its description:

Surveys = Gathering data by asking questions to a sample of individuals Interviews = Conducting direct, face-to-face conversations with respondents to gather information Observation = Systematically watching and recording behavior and events Secondary Data Analysis = Analyzing existing data obtained from previous research studies Signup and view all the answers