Research Designs Quiz

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What is the purpose of a research design?

To summarize existing literature and identify gaps

To provide a plan and structure for obtaining answers to research questions (correct)

To explain the research methodology and paradigm

To explore a subject in an attempt to gain further insight

When is exploratory research design format useful?

When planning for investigation and obtaining empirical evidence

When there is no clearly defined problem to study (correct)

When summarizing existing literature

When explaining the research methodology and paradigm

What does longitudinal design in research refer to?

A less structured type of research design

A type of exploratory research design

A research design that involves data collection over a long period of time (correct)

A design that provides logical answers to research questions

What is the key characteristic of conclusive research design?

It aims to provide clear answers to specific research questions Signup and view all the answers

What type of research design aims to describe a research topic and can be cross-sectional or longitudinal?

Descriptive research design Signup and view all the answers

What does longitudinal research design involve?

Observing the same sample repeatedly over a period Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of causal research design?

Attempting to explain cause-effect relationships Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?

Qualitative research uses narratives and is subjective Signup and view all the answers

In which disciplines is qualitative research commonly used?

Humanities and social sciences Signup and view all the answers

What does cross-sectional research design involve?

Observing multiple individuals at the same time Signup and view all the answers

What does experimental research design use?

Scientific elements like research hypothesis and variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of conclusive research design?

Using primary and secondary sources Signup and view all the answers

What does simulation research involve?

Creating a model of an authentic phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What are the methodological paradigms that research designs are based on?

Quantitative and qualitative Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions does qualitative research seek to answer?

What, why, and how Signup and view all the answers

In which sciences is quantitative research commonly used?

Physical and life sciences Signup and view all the answers

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

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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.