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Which research method involves carefully watching and recording details about an event?
Which research method involves carefully watching and recording details about an event?
Surveys are only used to gather opinions and preferences, not facts.
Surveys are only used to gather opinions and preferences, not facts.
False (B)
What is the main purpose of an interview?
What is the main purpose of an interview?
To gather information from individuals or experts on a particular topic through structured conversations.
An ornithologist uses the ______ method to study birds in a forest.
An ornithologist uses the ______ method to study birds in a forest.
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Match the research methods with their respective examples:
Match the research methods with their respective examples:
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Study Notes
Data Collection Methods
- Surveys: Structured questionnaires used to gather opinions, preferences, or factual information from a group. Examples include a school survey on preferred extracurricular activities, or a researcher collecting employee age, gender, and educational background.
Observation
- Observation: Method of closely watching and recording details about events, situations, or objects. Used to gather data on behaviours or characteristics. Example: an ornithologist counting bird species or a scientist documenting bird migration patterns.
Interviews
- Interviews: Structured conversations where an interviewer asks questions to gather information from individuals or experts. Example: A student questioning family members about favourite childhood games or a journalist interviewing people on current events.
Counting
- Counting: Method of determining the number of items or occurrences in a specified group. This method gathers quantitative data.. Example: counting cars passing a location or products in a warehouse.
Measurement
- Measurement: Using precise tools like rulers, thermometers, or scales to quantify attributes like length, temperature, weight, or volume. Example: measuring a wall's length with a meter stick or a chemical reaction's temperature with a thermometer.
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Description
This quiz covers various data collection methods including surveys, observation, interviews, and counting. You'll learn how each method is used and see examples that illustrate their application in different contexts. Test your knowledge on these essential research techniques!
