16 Questions
What is the purpose of a research design?
To provide a plan and structure for obtaining answers to research questions
When is exploratory research design format useful?
When there is no clearly defined problem to study
What does longitudinal design in research refer to?
A research design that involves data collection over a long period of time
What is the key characteristic of conclusive research design?
It aims to provide clear answers to specific research questions
What type of research design aims to describe a research topic and can be cross-sectional or longitudinal?
Descriptive research design
What does longitudinal research design involve?
Observing the same sample repeatedly over a period
What is the primary focus of causal research design?
Attempting to explain cause-effect relationships
What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?
Qualitative research uses narratives and is subjective
In which disciplines is qualitative research commonly used?
Humanities and social sciences
What does cross-sectional research design involve?
Observing multiple individuals at the same time
What does experimental research design use?
Scientific elements like research hypothesis and variables
What is the focus of conclusive research design?
Using primary and secondary sources
What does simulation research involve?
Creating a model of an authentic phenomenon
What are the methodological paradigms that research designs are based on?
Quantitative and qualitative
What type of questions does qualitative research seek to answer?
What, why, and how
In which sciences is quantitative research commonly used?
Physical and life sciences
Study Notes
Types of Research Designs and their Characteristics
- Conclusive research is quantitative and uses primary and secondary sources
- Descriptive research design aims to describe a research topic and can be cross-sectional or longitudinal
- Cross-sectional research design observes multiple individuals at the same time
- Longitudinal research design observes the same sample repeatedly over a period
- Causal research design attempts to identify relationships between variables
- Experimental research design uses scientific elements like research hypothesis and variables
- Simulation research involves creating a model of an authentic phenomenon
- Research designs are based on methodological paradigms: quantitative and qualitative
- Quantitative research uses numbers and is objective, while qualitative research uses narratives and is subjective
- Qualitative research is used for humanities and social sciences and answers "why" and "how" questions
- Quantitative research is used in natural and social sciences and explores rate, frequency, cause-effect relation, and correlation
- Research design considerations include methods, data sources, and variables/concepts
Test your knowledge of research designs with this quiz! Learn about different types of research designs, including conclusive, descriptive, cross-sectional, longitudinal, causal, experimental, and simulation research. Explore the characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research methods and their applications in various fields. Perfect for students and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of research methodologies.
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