Research Design and Survey Methods Quiz

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What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

Qualitative research is descriptive while quantitative research is confirmatory

Qualitative research is confirmatory while quantitative research is descriptive

Qualitative research is focused on understanding phenomena while quantitative research is focused on generalizable facts (correct)

Qualitative research is based on experiments while quantitative research is based on surveys

What is the purpose of a survey in research?

To manipulate variables

To control conditions

To establish perspectives and opinions

To statistically analyze collected data (correct)

What is the difference between cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys?

Cross-sectional surveys are short and focus on one aspect of research, while longitudinal surveys can be trend, panel, or cohort

Cross-sectional surveys are mainly qualitative in nature, while longitudinal surveys are mainly quantitative

Cross-sectional surveys collect data from the same sample over time, while longitudinal surveys select participants based on certain criteria

Cross-sectional surveys focus on data relevant to a specific period in time, while longitudinal surveys involve collecting data over a long period of time (correct)

What is the difference between exploratory and descriptive surveys?

Exploratory surveys are used at the beginning of a research study to identify new recurring themes, while descriptive surveys are focused on one aspect of research Signup and view all the answers

What is a mixed research design?

A research design that combines both qualitative and quantitative methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a literature review in research?

To identify new recurring themes Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between trend, panel, and cohort surveys?

Trend surveys collect data from the same sample over time, panel surveys show how participants' opinions change over time, and cohort surveys select participants based on certain criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

Quantitative research is confirmatory and qualitative research is descriptive Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a survey in research?

To establish perspectives and opinions Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys?

Cross-sectional surveys are short and focus on one aspect of research, while longitudinal surveys involve collecting data over a long period of time Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between trend, panel, and cohort surveys?

Trend surveys show how participants' opinions change over time, panel surveys collect data from the same sample over time, and cohort surveys select participants based on certain criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between exploratory and descriptive surveys?

Exploratory surveys are used at the beginning of a research study to identify new recurring themes, while descriptive surveys are mainly quantitative in nature and pre-planned and structured in design Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a literature review in research?

To conduct a type of survey Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between basic research designs?

Survey, design research, and case study Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Research Design and Survey Methods

Research design is the plan for a research undertaking that should be suitable to achieve the aim and objectives of the research.
Basic research designs include survey, design research, experiment, and case study, with the majority of research being applied in nature.
Qualitative research is descriptive and focuses on understanding phenomena, while quantitative research is confirmatory and results in generalizable facts.
Mixed research combines both qualitative and quantitative methods to establish perspectives and opinions before performing quantitative analysis.
A survey is a process of designing and distributing questionnaires to participants to statistically analyze the collected data and reach conclusions.
The findings of the study from the sample are used to generalize across a larger population, with patterns identified in the collected data.
Researchers do not attempt to control conditions or manipulate variables in surveys, and the data can come from various sources.
Longitudinal surveys involve collecting data over a long period of time, while cross-sectional surveys focus on data relevant to a specific period in time.
Cross-sectional surveys are short and focus on one aspect of research, while longitudinal surveys can be trend, panel, or cohort.
Trend surveys show how participants' opinions change over time, panel surveys collect data from the same sample over time, and cohort surveys select participants based on certain criteria.
Exploratory surveys are used at the beginning of a research study to identify new recurring themes, while descriptive surveys are mainly quantitative in nature and pre-planned and structured in design.
The literature review is a type of survey, and surveys can be conducted online or through project documentation, observations, journal publications, or interviews.

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Test your knowledge of research design and survey methods with this informative quiz! From basic research designs to the differences between qualitative and quantitative research, this quiz covers all the essential topics you need to know. Discover the different types of surveys and learn about their advantages and disadvantages. Are you a research pro? Find out by taking this quiz now!