Data Collection

Which type of data collection method involves systematic and purposeful watching of participants in their natural setting?

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Observations (correct)
Interviews
Field Notes

What does the 'researcher as an instrument' concept primarily emphasize?

The use of advanced data collection tools
The researcher's subjectivity and role in the research process (correct)
The reliance on quantitative data only
The need for extensive field notes

In which type of research is the accessible population limited by practical constraints such as time, budget, and geographical limitations?

Quantitative research
Qualitative research (correct)
Action research
Mixed methods research

What is the primary purpose of a Likert scale in surveys or questionnaires?

To assess attitudes or opinions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data collection method involves detailed, narrative descriptions recorded by a researcher during or after direct observation of a phenomenon?

Field Notes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What tool is often used to assess subjective experiences or perceptions by having participants mark a point along a continuous line to indicate their response?

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which type of research does the researcher's skills, perceptions, and interactions play a crucial role in gathering and interpreting data?

Qualitative research (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of a Likert scale used in surveys or questionnaires?

It measures attitudes or opinions using a scale (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research acknowledges the researcher's subjectivity and role in the research process?

Qualitative research (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of interviews as a data collection method?

To gather in-depth information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of matching in a matched sample?

To create comparable groups, minimizing the impact of individual differences on the outcomes of interest (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the variables chosen for matching in a matched sample based on?

Those believed to be potential sources of variation and could act as confounding variables (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the target population in a research study?

The entire group of individuals or elements that the researcher is interested in studying and to which they intend to generalize their research findings (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of selecting individuals with a specific medical condition for an in-depth study?

To conduct a detailed investigation of their experiences with a particular treatment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the matching process in a matched sample?

Participants within each pair are randomly assigned to different conditions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the target population represent in a research study?

The broader group under investigation and the ideal group to which study findings are meant to apply (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the variables chosen for matching in a matched sample typically based on?

Characteristics that are known or suspected to influence the dependent variable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of random assignment after the matching process in a matched sample?

To ensure that the experimental manipulation is applied equally across comparable groups (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal or theoretical group to which study findings are meant to apply?

The target population (D) Signup and view all the answers

What represents the broader group under investigation in a research study?

The target population (C) Signup and view all the answers