Research Methods
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What is the main advantage of using questionnaires and surveys?

  • They allow for a high level of accuracy in the data collected
  • They are ideal for studying complex data patterns
  • They are more effective at tracking information over time
  • They can be used to study a large pool of participants in a short amount of time (correct)
  • What is the purpose of a longitudinal observational study?

  • To study a specific behavior in a short amount of time
  • To track the same participants over a long period of time (correct)
  • To study the effects of a treatment on a group of participants
  • To collect a large pool of data in a short amount of time
  • What is a limitation of using mail-in surveys and questionnaires?

  • They can be time-consuming to complete
  • They require a high level of researcher involvement
  • They may have a low response rate (correct)
  • They are only suitable for quantitative research
  • What is an advantage of using observational studies in research?

    <p>They can provide insight into natural behaviors in a real-world setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of interviews in research?

    <p>They involve a written list of questions for the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of having two researchers present during an interview?

    <p>It allows one researcher to take notes while the other observes nonverbal cues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of selecting a research method?

    <p>To achieve useful results in investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of research method involves using numbers to measure data?

    <p>Quantitative research method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do researchers record during observational studies?

    <p>What they see participants doing or saying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main categories of research methods?

    <p>Qualitative and quantitative research methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do researchers use qualitative research methods?

    <p>To explore information and non-numerical data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of research methods in studying scholarly topics?

    <p>To collect data and achieve useful results</p> Signup and view all the answers

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