20 Questions
In qualitative research, open-ended essays are primarily used for:
Explaining abstract notions
What is a disadvantage of using observations as a research method?
All of the given choices
Which type of survey is best suited for understanding the relationship between variables?
Quantitative survey
A false response by participants is considered a part of which type of error in research?
Researcher error
Which type of variable modifies the original relationship between independent and dependent variables?
Moderating variable
What characterizes codes in qualitative research?
Both inductive or deductive
Which statement is true regarding the importance of incentive in performance?
Incentive is associated with improved performance
In social science research, what is the basis for conducting studies?
Hunches, experience, and intuition
What type of data is collected from field studies such as ethnographies?
Primary data
In qualitative research, what is important for researchers to focus on?
Both transparency and traceability
What does a mediating variable do in a research study?
Modifies the original relationship between independent and dependent variables
What is a key activity when using grounded theory in research?
Codes and categories are developed
What is the main difference between cross-sectional and longitudinal data collection methods?
Cross-sectional data collection involves studying different groups at one point in time, while longitudinal data collection involves studying the same group over a period of time.
Which of the following is true about dichotomous scale?
Dichotomous scale might not be able to capture true essence or feelings of the respondents.
Is axial coding an important part of quantitative research?
False
What does causal research involve?
Experiments.
Does the research effort build on existing knowledge?
True
What does causal research require?
One control group and one experimental group.
Does the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) theory explain factors related to technology adoption?
True
In qualitative data collection, what helps to decide when to stop interviewing more people?
Theoretical saturation.
Test your knowledge on research methods with this quiz from the ME-112 S23 school exam. Questions cover topics such as time horizons in research methods and the characteristics of dichotomous scales.
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