31 Questions
Which research approach uses questionnaires, interviews, or observation, and frequently appears in narrative form?
Qualitative
Which research approach uses statistics to analyze numerical data gathered by researchers?
Quantitative
Which research design is used when the main objective is to observe and report a certain phenomenon as it is happening?
Non-experimental Descriptive
Which type of research design uses frequency count, percentage, likert scale, mean, and standard deviation in answering research questions?
Quantitative
What is the purpose of Ex Post Facto research design?
To measure a cause from a pre-existing effect
What is the main objective of correlational research design?
To establish an association between variables
What distinguishes True Experimental research design from Quasi-experimental research design?
Subjects are randomly assigned into treatment and control group in True Experimental design
What is the population in a research study?
The totality of all objects, elements, persons, and characteristics under consideration
What is the main difference between sampling and sample?
Sampling refers to selecting a subset of the population, while sample is the totality of all objects under consideration
What is the ideal statistical power for rejecting the null hypothesis?
80%
What are the two main types of population in a research study?
Accessible population and actual population
What is the purpose of literature review in a research study?
Reading similar or related literature and studies to the current research study
'Quasi' in Quasi-experimental research design refers to:
'Partly, partially, or almost'
What is Power Analysis founded on?
The principle of identifying sufficient sample size for measuring effect size
What does 'statistical power' suggest?
The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis
What does 'Heuristics' refer to in identifying sample size?
Refers to general rule/rule of thumb for sample size
What is the distinguishing factor of Stratified Random Sampling compared to Simple Random Sampling?
Samples are chosen from subgroups
Which sampling method involves selecting clusters of people from the chosen population to have homogeneous characteristics?
Cluster Sampling
What is the primary characteristic of a good research instrument mentioned in the text?
Conciseness in length
What does Systematic Sampling involve in terms of selecting samples from the chosen population?
Choosing samples at equal intervals
What is the distinguishing factor of Cluster Sampling compared to Systematic Sampling?
Choosing clusters of people from the population
What type of data is analyzed by researchers using statistics in which research approach?
Quantitative data
What does validity refer to in the context of research instruments?
The ability of the instrument to measure what it is supposed to measure
What type of validity is determined by checking if a specific measure relates to other measures?
Construct Validity
Which type of reliability is achieved by giving the same test to the same group of respondents twice?
Test-retest Reliability
What is the purpose of Predictive Validity?
To predict results like those similar tests already validated
How is Face Validity also known?
Logical Validity
What type of reliability determines how well the items measure the same construct?
Internal Consistency Reliability
Which type of validity is judged based on whether the instrument elicits the needed information?
Content Validity
What does reliability refer to in the context of research instruments?
The consistency of the measures or results of the instrument
What type of validity is judged by looking at the instrument and deciding if it is valid?
Face Validity
Test your knowledge on research design methods, including qualitative, quantitative, and non-experimental approaches. Learn about gathering information through various techniques such as questionnaires, interviews, and statistical analysis.
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