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What is a main component of Research Methodology?
What is a main component of Research Methodology?
What is the purpose of a Literature Review in Research Methodology?
What is the purpose of a Literature Review in Research Methodology?
To identify gaps, build on prior work, and establish the research's significance.
Research Design outlines the overall plan of the study.
Research Design outlines the overall plan of the study.
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Sampling is the selection of a subset of the population called a _____
Sampling is the selection of a subset of the population called a _____
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What are the two types of analysis researchers may use after data collection?
What are the two types of analysis researchers may use after data collection?
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Which of the following is a data collection method?
Which of the following is a data collection method?
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Ethical considerations in research only apply to studies involving humans.
Ethical considerations in research only apply to studies involving humans.
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What should researchers acknowledge about their study?
What should researchers acknowledge about their study?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Population
- Refers to all members of a specific group
- The group the researcher is interested in
- The group to which the results will be applied
- The larger group from which individuals are selected for a study
- The total number of people living in a country, city, or area
Sample
- Any part of a population from which information is gathered
- A group from which the population is obtained
- Representatives chosen for a study that exemplify the larger group
- A representative subset of the population that is selected for a study.
Population and Sample Example
- A researcher studying the impact of a new English curriculum in primary schools in W city (with 4 districts)
- Population: All English teachers in primary schools in W city (370)
- Sample: 20 selected English teachers from the population.
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Explore the key concepts of population and sample in research through this quiz. Understand the definitions and distinctions between the total group and the subset used for study. This quiz will enhance your comprehension of how to effectively gather and interpret data in social research.
