10 Questions
What is the purpose of a historical research design?
To collect, verify, and synthesize evidence from the past to establish facts that defend or refute your hypothesis
What does the term 'sampling plan' refer to in research?
A detailed outline of which measurements will be taken at what times, on which material, in what manner and by whom that support the purpose of an analysis
What is the definition of 'population' in research?
A large group of people
What does 'experimental research design' use to establish cause-effect relationships among variables?
The scientific method
What is the purpose of 'descriptive research design'?
To describe the status of an identified variable such as events, people or subjects as they exist
What is the definition of simple random sampling?
Refers to a sampling technique in which samples are obtained using some objective chance mechanism
What does validity refer to in the context of research instruments?
The extent to which the instrument measures what it intends to measure and performs as it is designed to perform
What is the definition of non-probability sampling?
When there is no way of estimating the probability that each element has a chance of being included in the sample
What are primary data?
Data that can be collected from the original source in a controlled or uncontrolled environment
What is structured interview?
When the interview follows a specific format with the same line of questioning
Test your knowledge on research design, sampling, instruments, and quantitative analysis. This quiz covers key concepts related to practical research and its various components.
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